GORDON PAPE is the author and coauthor of many acclaimed books, including bestselling investment guides, novels, and nonfiction humor. Pape is a father of three and grandfather of eight.

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Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe? Are the lights on the Christmas tree just pretty decorations or do they symbolize something deeper? And speaking of Christmas trees, where did that idea come from? Why would we bring a tree into our homes, hang ornaments on it, and treat it as the focal point of Christmas morning? Answers to these questions and hundreds more can be found in this delightful and utterly unputdownable collection of fabulous Christmas trivia.

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