It is the most wonderful time of the year for many of us. Christmas is synonymous with joy, family and togetherness. Here are some festive facts about Christmas:
First-ever recorded date of Christmas celebration was in 335 AD.
Say the words ‘Santa Claus’ and we picture a genial old man dressed in red. But originally, colour green was associated with the merry bringer of gifts.
If the answer is not at the tip of your tongue, here it is. There are 9 reindeers. They are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.
In 1848, Prince Albert, husband of British Queen Victoria, put up a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle. The trend has caught on and how!
Sir Henry Cole made the first Christmas card in the year 1843. It’s hard to imagine now that there was a time when people didn’t give out Christmas cards.