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10 Jolly Facts About Christmas Day
Celebrating Christmas Day was inspired by Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday celebrated hundreds of years ago in December.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here, you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and celebrations, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
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10 Jolly Facts About Christmas Day
Celebrating Christmas Day was inspired by Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday celebrated hundreds of years ago in December.
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National Pfeffernüsse Day | December 23
Did you know Pfeffernüsse was first made by Johann Fleischmann in Germany way back in 1753?
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What Are The 12 Days Of Christmas?
The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.
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9 Interesting Facts About Santa’s Reindeer
The original names of Santa's reindeer included Dunder and Blixem. Today, these reindeer are commonly known as Donner and Blitzen.
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Why Are Christmas Cracker Jokes So Bad?
Did you know that in the 1800s, Christmas crackers used to be called "Bangs of Expectation?"
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Why Do We Eat Candy On Halloween?
Before people gave candy to Trick-or-Treaters, children got treats like fruits, nuts, baked goods, or small change.
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National Frappé Day | October 7
Despite being invented in 1957, the frappé didn't officially hit the coffee shops until around thirty years later.
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10 Exciting Facts About Easter Sunday
Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?
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Why Are Red And Green The Colors Of Christmas?
In Christianity red represents the blood of Jesus, while green represents his eternal life.
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Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal To Bad Kids?
In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."
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Why Do Snowmen Have Carrot Noses?
Did you know that the earliest reference to a snowman dates back to the 1300s?
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Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day | December 8
The annual "Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day" holiday began in 2007. Or should I say 42 years from now?