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Surprising Facts  about Merry  Christmas 2024!

The tradition of lighting Christmas trees began in 1882 when Edward H. Johnson, a close associate of Thomas Edison, created the first string of electric lights.

The First Christmas Tree Lights

In the 17th century, Puritans in England and early America banned Christmas celebrations, deeming them too indulgent and unholy.

Christmas Was Once Banned

Rudolph Was Created for Marketing

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer originated in 1939 as part of a Montgomery Ward department store campaign.

Jingle Bells Wasn't for Christmas

The song "Jingle Bells" was initially written in 1857 for Thanksgiving, not Christmas.

The "X" in "Xmas" is derived from the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of "Christ" in Greek, making it a valid abbreviation.

Xmas Has Religious Roots

The Largest Christmas Gift

The Statue of Liberty was a Christmas gift from France to the United States in 1886, standing as the largest gift ever exchanged.

Santa’s Outfit Wasn't Always Red

Santa’s red suit became popular due to Coca-Cola’s holiday advertisements in the 1930s; earlier depictions showed him in green or tan.

Christmas Crackers Originated in the UK

The festive popping crackers were invented by Tom Smith in London in 1847 as a new way to package candy.

Norwegian Brooms Myth

In Norway, there's a superstition that witches steal brooms on Christmas Eve, so people hide them away for the night.

World’s Largest Christmas Tree

The record for the tallest Christmas tree is held by a Douglas fir erected in Seattle in 1950, standing at 221 feet.

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