Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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    The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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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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    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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    Robins on cards were a joke 150 years ago when postmen wore red tunics and were named after them.
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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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