Christmas Facts

    Random Christmas Facts

    There are 44 Christmas Facts!

    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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    English Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell banned Christmas between 1647 and 1660 because he believed such celebrations were immoral for the holiest day of the year.
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    The first postage stamp to commemorate Christmas was issued in Austria in 1937.
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    One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a Santa, Idaho.
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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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    Christmas trees become popular in the UK from 1841 when Prince Albert erected a tree in Windsor Castle following a German tradition. Fir trees have been decorated at Christmas time in Germany since the 8th century.
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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 twelve days of Christmas are the days between Christmas Day and Epiphany (6th of January) and represent the length of time it took for the wise men from the East to visit the manger of Jesus after his birth.
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