Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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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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    Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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    The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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    In many households, part of the fun of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your fortune for the coming year. For instance, finding a coin means you will become wealthy. A ring means you will get married; while a button predicts bac
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    The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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