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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One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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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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'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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Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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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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The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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