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Christmas Fun Facts for Kids
Did you know these amazing things about Christmas?
Santa's Big Night
Santa Claus visits around 500 million homes on Christmas Eve. That means he travels at super-duper speed to deliver all those presents!
Rudolph's Red Nose
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 for a store coloring book. He became so popular that they wrote a song about him 10 years later!
The First Christmas Cards
The very first Christmas card was sent in 1843 in London, England. Only 1,000 cards were made, and they cost one shilling each!
Christmas Trees
People have been decorating Christmas trees for over 500 years! The tradition started in Germany, where families decorated small trees with apples and candles.
Candy Canes
Candy canes were invented about 350 years ago. A choirmaster in Germany gave them to children to keep them quiet during long Christmas church services!
Jingle Bells in Space
"Jingle Bells" was the first song ever played in space! Two astronauts performed it aboard Gemini 6 in December 1965.
Santa's Reindeer
Santa has 9 reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and of course, Rudolph! In real life, reindeer can run up to 50 miles per hour.
Christmas Stockings
The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a legend about Saint Nicholas. He tossed gold coins down a chimney and they landed in stockings hung by the fire to dry!
Snowflakes Are Unique
Every single snowflake has a different shape. Scientists say it's almost impossible for two snowflakes to look exactly the same!
The Biggest Present
The Statue of Liberty was a giant Christmas present! France gave it to the United States, and it arrived on Christmas Day in 1886.
Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread houses became popular after the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" was published in 1812. Some people build gingerbread houses as big as real ones!
Santa's Letters
Every year, the post office in North Pole, Alaska receives hundreds of thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus from kids all over the world!