Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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    Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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    The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. The Urn of Fate is brought out on Christmas Eve. It holds a wrapped present for everyone. The mother tries her luck first, then the others in turn. If you get a present wi
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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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    Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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    Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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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 abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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