Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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    'Klaxon' is a name that does not belong to one of Santa's reindeer. A klaxon is actually a powerful electric horn. Its name comes from a German word meaning "shriek".
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    The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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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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    7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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