Christmas Facts

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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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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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    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 world's tallest Xmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.
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    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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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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    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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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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