Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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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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Carols began as an old English custom called wassailing, toasting neighbours to a long life.
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Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. The Urn of Fate is brought out on Christmas Eve. It holds a wrapped present for everyone. The mother tries her luck first, then the others in turn. If you get a present wi
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The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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