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The Christmas (and Hanukkah) season has long been regarded as a morale booster among American citizens. But American consumers rarely consider the people who are behind the magic — namely firefighters, department store employees, and the U.S. Postal Service. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women who make the holiday season possible:

Number of people treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to holiday lights, decorations, and Christmas trees, annually: 10,800

Number of Christmas trees that cause structure fires in homes, annually: 360

Number of letters, packages, and cards the U.S. Postal Service delivered between Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2006: 20 billion

The gross earnings of Christmas tree farmers...

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