Facts About Christmas Day!

Facts About Christmas Day

Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25, marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to Christian belief.

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Did you know? The tradition of Christmas trees originated in Germany in the 16th century.

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Santa Claus, a Christmas icon, is based on St. Nicholas, known for his generous gifts to the poor.

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Jingle Bells, a popular Christmas song, was originally written for Thanksgiving.

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The first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, 336 A.D. in Rome.

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Each year, about 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the USA alone.

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The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a Dutch custom of leaving shoes filled with food for St. Nicholas's donkeys

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In 1836, Alabama was the first state in the USA to declare Christmas a legal holiday.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by a department store for a holiday promotion.

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Christmas Day is a public holiday in more than 160 countries around the world.

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The world's largest Christmas stocking was 106.56 feet long and 49.1 feet wide, made in Italy

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Christmas remains a time for family, giving, and celebrating community spirit.

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