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The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally grew in which country?
Mexico. In Mexico, the poinsettia is known as the 'Flower of the Holy Night'. It was first brought to America by Joel Poinsett in 1829.

Where did the real Santa Claus live?
In Turkey. St. Nicholas was bishop of the Turkish town of Myra in the early 4th century. It was the Dutch who first made him into a Christmas gift-giver, and Dutch settlers brought him to America where his name eventually became the familiar Santa Claus.

On New Year, it is customary to exchange kisses beneath a sprig of which plant?
Mistletoe. Mistletoe was associated with peace and friendship in ancient Scandinavia, which may account for the practice of kissing beneath it.

Puzzles

I cover what's real, hide what is true, but sometimes bring out the courage in you. What am I?
Fear

Carl the butcher wears a size 12 shoe, is 6 feet 3 inches tall, and wears a 42-long suit. What does he weigh?
He weighs meat!

How do you make one disappear?
Add a g to make it gone or an n to make it none.