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1. Get plenty of sleep. Even a quick afternoon "power nap" (20 minutes) can rev up your energy level. To avoid jet lag while traveling, stick to your normal sleeping patterns regardless of the time zone. Over-the-counter melatonin can also help your brain adjust to new sleep cycles.
2. It's not the toxic the mistletoe you should be worried about, it's the kissing. Avoid mouth-to-mouth contact with those who have cold or flu symptoms. Offer up a cheek instead, or don't linger near mistletoe.
3. Vitamin D and ginseng (American variety) are recommended by some physicians. Vitamin D can boost the immune system response and ginseng stimulates intestinal receptors, making it more difficult for bugs to grab hold and cause illness. Test your Vitamin D levels for $99. 
4. Avoid excessive alcohol, or at least alternate each drink with a glass of water.
5. Family-related stress can lead to heart disease. Agree to disagree at family gatherings, or call a holiday truce on topics that typically lead to an argument.
6. Don't skip meals, even when you're saving up for a huge feast. Better to eat small amounts throughout the day and then eat in moderation at the Christmas table.
7. Cheer up! Contrary to popular belief, December is not the most depressing time of year. According to the CDC, suicides are actually lowest in December.
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• Christmas is a contraction of Old English "Christ's Mass."
• Traditionally, Christmas colors are green, red and gold. That's because green symbolizes life and rebirth, the blood of Christ is represented by red, and gold is typically the color for wealth.
• It takes, on average, about 15 years to grow a tall, fully formed Christmas tree. The first artificial trees were made in Germany of dyed green goose feathers.
• Electric lights were used on Christmas trees as early as 1895.
• The president who banned Christmas trees from the White House was Teddy Roosevelt, in 1912. He was an environmentalist and did not wish to see the trees cut.
• Christmas was not declared an official holiday in the U.S. until 1870.
• America's first state to officially recognize Christmas was Alabama, in 1836. Oklahoma was the last state, in 1907.
• Though widely observed in the U.S., the eight days of Hanukkah are not considered a major holiday in the Jewish religion. Purists contend that it is relatively minor because it doesn't require major restrictions on behavior and eating habits.  
• Gift-giving is not a traditional part of Hanukkah but has become more common.
• The only traditional gifts of Hanukkah are small amounts of money called "gelt."  
• Santa Claus is based on a real person, a 4th century bishop in Turkey. He is the world's most popular non-Biblical saint.
• The poinsettia is a plant native to Mexico and was cultivated by the Aztecs, who believed the bright red symbolized purity. They used it medicinally to reduce fever.
• While poinsettia plants are not poisonous, holly berries are.
• If you love gifts, wish for the number of presents in the familiar song "Twelve Days of Christmas." There are a total of 364.
• Most frequently shown holiday movie of all time? "It's a Wonderful Life," which has appeared on TV more than any other holiday movie.     

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