Top 10 interesting facts about Christmas Day: Merry Christmas

The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated at Christmas.

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The first official Christmas card was send by Queen Victoria.

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"Jingle Bells" was originally a Thanksgiving song

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The first song played in space was "Jingle Bells."

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The majority of Americans celebrate Christmas

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The ancient Egyptians and Romans were the first to use Christmas trees.

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People send Christmas cards to their loved ones to express their emotions.

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Santa Claus did not always wear red clothing!

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Prince Albert popularized Christmas trees!

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The first Christmas card was designed by Sir Henry Cole in 1843.

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The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated at Christmas.

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The first official Christmas card was send by Queen Victoria.

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"Jingle Bells" was originally a Thanksgiving song

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The first song played in space was "Jingle Bells."

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The majority of Americans celebrate Christmas

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The ancient Egyptians and Romans were the first to use Christmas trees.

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People send Christmas cards to their loved ones to express their emotions.

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Santa Claus did not always wear red clothing!

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Prince Albert popularized Christmas trees!

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The first Christmas card was designed by Sir Henry Cole in 1843.

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