Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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    In 1999, residents of the state of Maine in America built the world's biggest ever snowman. He stood at 113ft tall.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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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 Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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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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