Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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    English Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas between 1647 and 1660 because he believed such celebrations were immoral for the holiest day of the year.
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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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    7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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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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    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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    The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. The Urn of Fate is brought out on Christmas Eve. It holds a wrapped present for everyone. The mother tries her luck first, then the others in turn. If you get a present wi
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