Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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    Coca Cola was the first beverage company to use Santa for a winter promotion.
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    Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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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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    The first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by J.C. Horsley.
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    The first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937.
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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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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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