10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Christmas…!!
Fascinating Facts About Christmas
Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide, symbolizing peace, kindness, and love. This special day is observed by approximately 2 billion people, making it one of the most important celebrations of the year.
As Christmas approaches, here are some interesting facts about the holiday that you might not have heard before:
1.First U.S. Christmas Celebration Laws: Alabama was the first U.S. state to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday. The last state to do so was Oklahoma, in 1907. Today, Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the United States, with 9 out of 10 people observing it, regardless of religious affiliation.
2.Hungarian Tradition: In Hungary, the Christmas feast isn’t served until a shining star is visible in the sky.
3.Candy Cane Origins: The first recorded use of candy canes as Christmas decorations in the U.S. was in 1847. August Imgard, a German-Swedish immigrant in Wooster, Ohio, used them to adorn his Christmas tree.
4.Artificial Christmas Trees: Germans were the first to create artificial Christmas trees, which became a popular alternative to real ones in 1991.
5.The “12 Days of Christmas” Gifts: The gifts mentioned in the famous song add up to a total of 364 presents over the 12 days.
6.Traditional Christmas Colors: Green, red, and gold are the iconic colors of Christmas. Green represents life and renewal, red symbolizes the blood of Christ, and gold signifies wealth and faithfulness.
7.Early Tree Decorations: The first Christmas tree decorations were red apples, symbolizing the “Tree of Paradise” in Christian tradition.
9.Electric Christmas Lights: Colored electric lights were first introduced for Christmas decorations in 1854.
10.Christmas Outlawed in England: In 1647, the English Parliament passed a law banning Christmas. This was during the rule of Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell.
These tidbits highlight the rich history and diverse traditions associated with Christmas across the globe.
