Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    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 world's tallest Xmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.
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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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    Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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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 Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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