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    Random Christmas Facts

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    Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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    Boxing Day Origin
    Boxing Day Origin
    Boxing Day is named so because it was the day that "Christmas boxes" were given to the more needy.
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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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    In many households, part of the fun of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your fortune for the coming year. For instance, finding a coin means you will become wealthy. A ring means you will get married; while a button predicts bac
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    Frumenty was a spiced porridge, enjoyed by both rich and poor. It was a forerunner of modern Christmas puddings. It is linked in legend to the Celtic god Dagda, who stirred a porridge made up of all the good things of the earth.
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    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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    Robins on cards were a joke 150 years ago when postmen wore red tunics and were named after them.
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    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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