Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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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 world's tallest Xmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.
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    The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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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 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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    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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    The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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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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