Why Do We Give Gifts At Christmas?
In the 13th Century, French Nun's made and gave gifts to the needy on the eve of St. Nicholas.
Christmas isn’t just a time for family & friends, it’s also a time to read festive facts that you wouldn’t read at any other time of the year! It’s a time where you learn the the history of tinsel, advent calendars, Santa Claus himself, and learn about bizarre traditions that surround the Christmas period.
If you love Christmas as much as we do, fill your stockings with our amazing choice of Christmas facts and show off your knowledge over Christmas dinner – because let’s face it, fun facts are better than Christmas cracker jokes!
In the 13th Century, French Nun's made and gave gifts to the needy on the eve of St. Nicholas.
In China, Christmas is celebrated with acrobats, fireworks and jugglers who entertain crowds.
Did you know that reindeer have been domesticated for human use since the Bronze and Iron Ages?
Did you know that a male turkey is called a stag? The female is a hen, and their chicks are known as poult.
Two weeks before Christmas is the most popular time for couples to break up. Christmas Day however, is the least popular.
Father Christmas has had various names all over the globe, such as Père Noël in France, & Papá Noel in Spain.
87% of British people believe that Christmas would not be the same without a traditional roast turkey.
In 1595, the Christmas Pudding was renamed the Plum Pudding, and consisted of breadcrumbs, eggs, dried fruits & spirits.
Did you know that the world's largest candy cane was created in 2011 and was 63 feet tall?
In Australia, New Zealand, Canada and UK, Boxing Day is the heaviest shopping day of the year.
Did you know that the first Christmas trees were used in 1510 in Latvia?
Did you know that "Jingle Bells" was the very first song to be broadcast from space?!