| Origin of the term Christmas | Christmas comes from the words "Mass of Christ" in Old English. People also use "X mas" to talk about it, starting from a long time ago. |
| Date of Christmas | People celebrate Christmas on December 25, but no one knows the exact day Jesus was born. Some think it might be in spring or autumn based on history and stars. |
| Traditions of Christmas | Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus. People give each other gifts, decorate trees, sing songs, and some believe in Santa Claus. It's a happy time for everyone. |
| World’s tallest Christmas tree | The tallest Christmas tree was in Seattle, Washington, in 1950. It was super tall, around 221 feet! |
| Origin of candy canes | Candy canes were invented in Germany in 1837. They look like a 'J' for Jesus and have red stripes for his blood. Now, they come in flavors like peppermint and wintergreen. |
| Origin of Jingle Bells | "Jingle Bells" was first a song for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. It was written a long time ago and even played in space by astronauts! |
| Christmas in Japan | In Japan, people eat KFC for Christmas! This started in 1974, and you have to order your KFC two months before Christmas. |
| Biggest Christmas gift ever | The Statue of Liberty, a big gift from France to the US in 1886, is the largest Christmas present ever. It's a symbol of friendship between the two countries. |
| Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | Rudolph was first made up for a store in 1939. Now, he's famous in songs, TV shows, and movies. He has a red nose and helps Santa. |
| Illnesses caused by leftovers | After Christmas, more than 40,000 people get sick because of leftovers. It's important to keep food in the fridge, reheat it well, and eat it within three days to stay healthy. |
