Amazing Christmas Facts

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Saturnalia was adopted by the Roman Christians and became Christmas, celebrated

Saturnalia was adopted by the Roman Christians and
became

Christmas, celebrated on the 25th of December.

The Romans celebrated
Saturnalia in honor of the god Saturn.
It was supposed to be the period of chaos between the old and the new year when the normal rules of society could be ignored. People drank a lot, went wild and gave presents to each other.

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The name ‘Santa Claus’ comes from the Dutch Sinter Klaus, short

The name
‘Santa Claus’ comes
from the Dutch Sinter Klaus,


short for Sinter Nikolaus
or Saint Nicolas.
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According to a survey, 7 out of 10 British dogs get

According to a
survey, 7 out of 10 British
dogs get

Christmas
gifts from their
loving owners.
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Scientists say that Christmas trees are edible. The needles are a

Scientists say
that Christmas trees are
edible. The needles are a good

source of vitamin C.

In the USA,
Christmas trees are now called ‘Holiday trees’

The Christmas
tree originated in Germany
in the 16th century.
It was usually decorated with
apples.

Christmas tree.

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Christmas day lasts 172,800 seconds. Santa Claus would need to travel

Christmas day lasts
172,800 seconds. Santa Claus
would need to travel at

2,058
kilometres per second to reach
all the places in the world
during that time.
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About 2 million tones of Christmas presents are given at Christmas

About 2 million
tones of Christmas
presents are given at
Christmas

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The well known image of Santa Claus was invented by Coca-Cola.

The well known image of Santa Claus was invented
by Coca-Cola.


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The Spanish and the Portuguese introduced the Christmas tree to Latin

The Spanish and the
Portuguese introduced the Christmas tree to

Latin America, but unfortunately there are no fir trees there, so what do you think they decorate?
The Christmas cactus of course!
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My postcode is HOHOHO An internet site for Santa Claus was

My postcode is HOHOHO

An internet site for Santa Claus was

set up in 1997

In 1995, in Canada, Santa Claus was given his own postcode - HOHOHO

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I wish you Health... So you may enjoy each day in

I wish you Health... So you may enjoy each day in comfort. I

wish you the Love of friends and family... And Peace within your heart. I wish you the Beauty of nature... That you may enjoy the work of God. I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities... For those things that really matter in life. I wish you Generousity so you may share... All good things that come to you. I wish you Happiness and Joy... And Blessings for the New Year. I wish you the best of everything... That you so well deserve.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRIEND!

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Here are my wishes for you H ours of happy times

Here are my wishes for you
H ours of happy times

with friends and family A bundant time for relaxation P rosperity P lenty of love when you need it the most Y outhful excitement at life’s simple pleasures N ights of restful slumber (you know - dont' worry be happy) E verything you need W ishing you love and light Y ears and years of good health E njoyment and mirth A angels to watch over you R embrances of a happy years!