The twelve days of Christmas are the days between Christmas Day and Epiphany (6th of January) and represent the length of time it took for the wise men from the East to visit the manger of Jesus after his birth.
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7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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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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The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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