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!

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day partnered with Save the Children in their “Make the World Better with a Sweater” campaign.

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The First Christmas Story

The First Christmas Story

The story of Mary giving birth in the stable included being kept warm by many animals.

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Top Ten Christmas Songs

The Top Ten Christmas Songs

Wham! donated the profits of their song "Last Christmas" to the Ethiopian famine appeal.

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Why Do We Give Christmas Presents?

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.

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Christmas Traditions

The A-Z of Global Christmas Traditions

In China, Christmas is celebrated with acrobats, fireworks and jugglers who entertain crowds.

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Facts About Reindeer

20 Interesting Facts About Reindeer

Did you know that reindeer have been domesticated for human use since the Bronze and Iron Ages?

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Facts About Turkeys

25 Funky Facts About Turkeys

Did you know that a male turkey is called a stag? The female is a hen, and their chicks are known as poult.

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Unusual Christmas Facts

10 Highly Unusual Facts About Christmas

Two weeks before Christmas is the most popular time for couples to break up. Christmas Day however, is the least popular.

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Father Christmas Facts

15 Festive Father Christmas Facts

Father Christmas has had various names all over the globe, such as Père Noël in France, & Papá Noel in Spain.

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Why We Eat Turkey on Christmas Day

Why Do We Eat Turkey on Christmas Day?

87% of British people believe that Christmas would not be the same without a traditional roast turkey.

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Christmas Pudding Facts

Festive Facts About The Christmas Pudding

In 1595, the Christmas Pudding was renamed the Plum Pudding, and consisted of breadcrumbs, eggs, dried fruits & spirits.

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Facts About Candy Canes

15 Cool Facts About Candy Canes

Did you know that the world's largest candy cane was created in 2011 and was 63 feet tall?

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