Christmas Facts

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    The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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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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    At Christmas, it is traditional to exchange kisses beneath the mistletoe tree. In ancient Scandinavia, mistletoe was associated with peace and friendship. That may account for the custom of "kissing beneath the mistletoe".
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    7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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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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    Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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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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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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