At Christmas, it is traditional to exchange kisses beneath the mistletoe tree. In ancient Scandinavia, mistletoe was associated with peace and friendship. That may account for the custom of "kissing beneath the mistletoe".
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Gold-wrapped chocolate coins commemorate St Nicholas who gave bags of gold coins to the poor.
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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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The Queen's Christmas speech was first televised in 1957.
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Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night".
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Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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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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