Merry Christmas from Mt. Tabor!

Everyone at Mt. Tabor Builders wishes you a joyous Christmas season!

“We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas…” It’s not just a familiar refrain from a popular Christmas song, because the Mt. Tabor design and construction staff really do wish you a merry Christmas and a great start to 2026!

Along with the holiday wishes, the Mt. Tabor staff says “thank you” to all of the 2025 building clients, who were the highlights of this past year. The team members look forward to serving you and your neighbors in the future. They also hope the new year is a great one for all, and that peace will be the main theme in all Tri-state-area communities.

And while you’re waiting for Christmas morning and the new year to arrive, enjoy reading some interesting holiday information.

Christmas trivia

1. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

2. Which country did eggnog come from?

3. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

4. How many gifts in total were given in The Twelve Days of Christmas song?

5. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

6. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

NOTE: The answers are listed below.

Christmas gift ideas for the 2025 holiday

Still looking for that gift for the the difficult people to buy for on your list? The top Christmas gifts for 2025 include a new Amazon Echo Show for a smart home upgrade, a custom sports item for the fan, or a SodaStream Terra for drink lovers. Other popular options are STEM kits for kids, cozy apparel like UGG socks, and personalized gifts.

Money, clothing, gift cards, and electronics are also highly desired, according to Statista, a leading global data and business intelligence platform.

Famous Christmas quotes from the theater

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”― Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” — Clarence the angel, It’s a Wonderful Life