Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    US scientists calculated that Santa would have to visit 822 homes a second to deliver all the world's presents on Christmas Eve, travelling at 650 miles a second.
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    The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night".
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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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    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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    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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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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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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