- Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.
- All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal 364 gifts.
- The British wear paper crowns while they eat Christmas dinner. The crowns are stored in a tube called a “Christmas cracker.”
- In Poland, spiders or spider webs are common Christmas trees decorations because according to legend, a spider wove a blanket for Baby Jesus. In fact, Polish people consider spiders to be symbols of goodness and prosperity at Christmas.
- In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be a harbinger of good luck!
- Alabama was the first state in the United States to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.
- President Teddy Roosevelt, an environmentalist, banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1912.
- Christmas purchases account for 1/6 of all retail sales in the U.S.
- During Yuletide season people sell foil and make considerable money at Reynolds. It is a fact that more than 3000 tons of foil are used yearly to wrap the turkeys.
- Statistics reveal that you are going to be elbowed three times, if not more, while Christmas shopping.
- The customary Christmas dinner in England included a pig head with mustard sauce. However, this is not followed anymore In England.
- Poinsettias are not poisonous.
- Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken is a Christmas Tradition for many in Japan.
- England has only known seven white Christmases in the entire twentieth century.
- Parts of a real Christmas Tree can actually be eaten, and the needles are a good source of Vitamin C.
Did you know any of these? Which is the most fascinating to you?
Either way, have a happy and safe holiday time.
)))Corset Hugs(((
Ginny Lynn
Wench Writer
