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 world's tallest Xmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.
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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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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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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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    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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    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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