Top 24 unexpected facts about Christmas that will definitely surprise you

Christmas is almost here. This is a time of miracles, festive mood and warm drinks. But, as you know, every tradition has its own roots and unusual facts. Christmas has them too. Edition Berries compiled a list of the most interesting facts about everyone's favorite holiday.

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Tallest tree throughout history was in Seattle (Washington). Its height reached 221 feet (67 m).

When in Germany invented the candy cane, originally it was the letter J, which stands for Jesus. And the red stripes symbolized his blood.

Black Friday - no busiest trading day of the year... It's two days right ahead of Christmas.

1/3 of the 20 most box-office films were released during the Christmas season, proving that going to the movies during the holidays is a popular tradition.

It is customary in Japan to eat KFC for Christmas.... The order must be placed two months in advance.

originally Jingle Bells was a Thanksgiving song in 1857. It became the first song ever performed in space. It was sung by astronauts Walter Schirra Jr. and Thomas Stafford.

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Christmas came from words Criste Maessemeaning "Mass of Christ".

More than 400 diseases caused by spoiled Christmas food leftovers.

Christmas was illegal. Oklahoma became the last US state to declare Christmas an official holiday in 1907.

Christmas is not Christ's birthdayas many people think. According to the Bible, in fact, Christ was not even born in winter.

Americans buy every year 1,6 billion Christmas cards.

Visa cards are used approximately 6000 times every minute during the Christmas season.

Franklin Pierce was the first president to officially installed a Christmas tree in the White House.

Probably December 25 was chosen because it coincides with the pagan holiday of Saturnaliaaccompanied by parties, gambling and sacrifices.

Christmas lights were so expensive that they were rented rather than sold. In 1900 an electrically lit tree symbolized status.

A 2010 Facebook study found that the two weeks before Christmas are the most popular time to break up.

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In 2012 year more than 15 thousand injuries were associated with decorating for the holidays (November December). The most common is a fall (34%).

The largest number of holiday lights ever displayed was in Australia. Then 1 light bulbs refreshed an area of ​​194 square meters. David Richard is not just having fun in this way, but collecting donations for various organizations.

Top 6 Christmas trees are grown in Oregon, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Vancouver (Canada) believes that this is where the first party of ugly christmas sweaters, which gave rise to the tradition.

Merry word in a phrase Merry Christmas not always used. Because merry itself meant a little intoxication.

Charles Howard Santa Claus School in Midland (Michigan) collects about 130 Santas annually... They explore the character's story, popular toys, and Santa's etiquette.

In 1980 year the best-selling toy for Christmas was the Rubik's cube for $ 1,99, now it costs $ 10.

Caroling concept has nothing to do with Christmas... Carols were liturgical songs in the XNUMXth century, until they came to England as a song in which they wished all the best in exchange for gifts.

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