The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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In Sweden, a common Christmas decoration is the Julbukk, a small figurine of a goat. It is usually made of straw. Scandinavian Christmas festivities feature a variety of straw decorations in the form of stars, angels, hearts and other shapes, as well as t
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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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The Christmas tree displayed in Trafalgar square in London is an annual gift to the UK from Norway since 1947. The Norwegian spruce given is a token of appreciation of British friendship during World War II from the Norwegian people.
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7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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