Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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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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    Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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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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    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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    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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    Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    The first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937.
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