Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

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    Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
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    Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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    Boxing Day Origin
    Boxing Day Origin
    Boxing Day is named so because it was the day that "Christmas boxes" were given to the more needy.
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    7.6 million Christmas trees are sold each year.
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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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    The first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937.
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    Nearly 60 million Christmas trees are grown each year in Europe.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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