Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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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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The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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