Christmas Facts

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    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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    The Christmas tree displayed in Trafalgar square in London is an annual gift to the UK from Norway since 1947. The Norwegian spruce given is a token of appreciation of British friendship during World War II from the Norwegian people.
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    Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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    Santa Claus Mailing Address
    Santa Claus Mailing Address
    Each year, Canada Post receives a million letters addressed to "Santa Claus, The North Pole, H0H 0H0". They reply to every one.
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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    In 1999, residents of the state of Maine in America built the world's biggest ever snowman. He stood at 113ft tall.
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    Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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