The first Christmas trees
weren’t decorated with lights—they were adorned with
apples and pastries in 16th-century Germany.
Santa Claus is inspired by
Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his
generosity. Over the years, he evolved into the
jolly man we know today.
The Statue of
Liberty is technically the largest Christmas gift
ever, given by France to the USA in 1886.
"Jingle Bells" was
originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas!
It became a holiday classic by accident.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer was created in 1939 by a department store
to attract holiday shoppers. Now he’s everyone’s
favorite reindeer!
Candy canes were invented
to keep kids quiet during long church services.
Their shape resembles a shepherd’s crook! Which is a
fun shape to eat.
The “X” in Xmas comes from
the Greek letter Chi, representing Christ. it’s
rooted in history!