Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    In many households, part of the fun of eating Christmas pudding is finding a trinket that predicts your fortune for the coming year. For instance, finding a coin means you will become wealthy. A ring means you will get married; while a button predicts bac
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    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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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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    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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    Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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    Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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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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    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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