Fact #106: Some Valentines Day facts

3% of pet owners give their pets Valentines.

73% of Valentine's flowers ordered are by men.

Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Fact #62: The Times Square Ball has been dropped since 1907

Since 1907, Times Square has hosted the ball dropping. However, during World War II in 1941 and 1942, the ball dropping ceremony did not happen due to wartime restrictions on electricity. A large crowd still gathered, and shared in a minute of silence to signify the new year.

Fact #55: Oregon produces the most Christmas trees in America

In any given year, Oregon produces about 7 million Christmas trees. Other leading states of Christmas Tree production are North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington, New York and Virginia.

Fact #34: Alabama was the first state to legally recognize Christmas

In 1836, Alabama was the first state in the US to legally recognize Christmas as a holiday.

In 1907, Oklahoma became the last state in the US to legally recognize Christmas as a holiday. What were they holding out for?

Fact #25: Turkey wasn't a part of the first Thanksgiving meal

In the first Thanksgiving feast, the food included lobster, venison, fruit and vegetables. However, no Turkey of Pumpkin pie was present.

Happy Turkey Day.