1. Rudolph the red nosed reindeer was almost named Reginald or Rollo.

2. Christmas tree are grown in all 50 states. 

3. December 25th to January 5th is known as 'Christmastide' or 'Twelve Holy Days'. 

4. About $1,000 is spent on Christmas gifts by the average American family.

5. People used to tell ghost stories on Christmas Eve a century ago.