Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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The 26th of December is traditionally known as St Stephen's Day, but is more commonly known as Boxing Day. The reason it was called this is either alms boxes in church were opened and the money distributed to the poor, or alternatively it was named from t
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Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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