Christmas

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!

Why does Santa give coal to bad kids?

Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?

In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."

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5 eggnog facts

5 Enjoyable Facts About Eggnog

Did you know that the US drinks an average of 135 million lbs of eggnog every year?

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Why snowmen have carrot noses

Why Do Snowmen Have Carrot Noses?

Did you know that the earliest reference to a snowman dates back to the 1300s?

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The Biggest , Oddest & Most Expensive Gifts That Countries Have Exchanged

The Biggest & Oddest Gifts Exchanged Between Countries

Every year since 1947, Norway has gifted the UK with a Christmas tree as a symbol of friendship and for their support during WWII.

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Norway Christmas Facts & Traditions

10 Facts & Traditions About Christmas in Norway

In 2011, Norway ran out butter at Christmas. This crisis made international news and is known as the "Norwegian Butter Crisis".

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The Most Expensive Christmas Trees in the World

The Most Expensive Christmas Trees

A 16 inch Christmas tree in Japan cost $1.8 million. And that's not even the most expensive, by far...

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5 Fast Facts About Christmas Video

5 Fast Facts About Christmas Video

In December 1965, "Jingle Bells" was the first song broadcast in space.

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The Origin of Mince Pies

The Origin Of The Mince Pie

Did you know that it is considered bad luck to cut a mince pie with a knife?

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How Coca-Cola Changed Santa's Appearance

How Coca-Cola Actually Changed Santa’s Appearance

Coca-Cola only made one change to Santa's appearance, and it wasn't making him red...

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Insane facts about brussels sprouts

10 Funky Facts About Brussels Sprouts

According to a study, around 1 and 1/4 cups of sprouts can actually help protect DNA inside our white blood cells.

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Fantastic Facts About The Grinch

10 Facts About The Grinch That May Surprise You!

Jim Carrey spent total of 92 days wearing The Grinch costume. It took 3 hours before each filming session to get into the suit.

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Red Robin Facts

20 Facts About Red Robin’s You’ll Flock To!

During the Victorian period, robin skins were used as a bizarre ladies’ hat accessory.

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