Music & Instruments
The Top Ten Christmas Songs
Wham! donated the profits of their song "Last Christmas" to the Ethiopian famine appeal.
Christmas isn’t just a time for family & friends, it’s also a time to read festive facts that you wouldn’t read at any other time of the year! It’s a time where you learn the the history of tinsel, advent calendars, Santa Claus himself, and learn about bizarre traditions that surround the Christmas period.
If you love Christmas as much as we do, fill your stockings with our amazing choice of Christmas facts and show off your knowledge over Christmas dinner – because let’s face it, fun facts are better than Christmas cracker jokes!
Music & Instruments
The Top Ten Christmas Songs
Wham! donated the profits of their song "Last Christmas" to the Ethiopian famine appeal.
Holidays & Celebrations
Why Do We Give Gifts At Christmas?
In the 13th Century, French Nun's made and gave gifts to the needy on the eve of St. Nicholas.
Holidays & Celebrations
The A-Z of Global Christmas Traditions
In China, Christmas is celebrated with acrobats, fireworks and jugglers who entertain crowds.
Animals & Wildlife
20 Interesting Facts About Reindeer
Did you know that reindeer have been domesticated for human use since the Bronze and Iron Ages?
Animals & Wildlife
25 Funky Facts About Turkeys
Did you know that a male turkey is called a stag? The female is a hen, and their chicks are known as poult.
Holidays & Celebrations
10 Highly Unusual Facts About Christmas
Two weeks before Christmas is the most popular time for couples to break up. Christmas Day however, is the least popular.
Holidays & Celebrations
16 Festive Father Christmas Facts
Father Christmas has had various names all over the globe, such as Père Noël in France, & Papá Noel in Spain.
Food & Drink
Why Do We Eat Turkey on Christmas Day?
87% of British people believe that Christmas would not be the same without a traditional roast turkey.
Food & Drink
Festive Facts About The Christmas Pudding
In 1595, the Christmas Pudding was renamed the Plum Pudding, and consisted of breadcrumbs, eggs, dried fruits & spirits.
Food & Drink
15 Cool Facts About Candy Canes
Did you know that the world's largest candy cane was created in 2011 and was 63 feet tall?
Holidays & Celebrations
13 Fast Facts About Boxing Day
In Australia, New Zealand, Canada and UK, Boxing Day is the heaviest shopping day of the year.
Environment & Climate
Christmas Tree Facts and Statistics InfoGraphic
Did you know that the first Christmas trees were used in 1510 in Latvia?