Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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    The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night".
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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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    Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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    'Klaxon' is a name that does not belong to one of Santa's reindeer. A klaxon is actually a powerful electric horn. Its name comes from a German word meaning "shriek".
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    Sidney Myer Gave's Charity
    Sidney Myer Gave's Charity
    During the 1930’s depression, Australian businessman Sidney Myer provided Christmas dinner for 10,000 unemployed people, including a gift for every child.
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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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    The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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