Holidays & Celebrations

The story of Hanukkah does not appear in the Torah, the Holy Book of the Jewish faith, because it happened after it was written.

The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.

Did you know that the first Thanksgiving meal included venison, fowl, corn, nuts, and shellfish?

Did you know that the coldest spot in a fridge is at the back, as it's more sheltered from warm air when you open the door?

Did you know that there are over 60 known haunted houses, castles, mansions, and buildings across the UK?

Did you know that former US presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the 4th of July?

The Ferris wheel dates back to 1893 and is named after its creator George Washington Gale Ferris Junior.

Celebrating Christmas Day was inspired by Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday celebrated hundreds of years ago in December.

Did you know Pfeffernüsse was first made by Johann Fleischmann in Germany way back in 1753?

The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.

The original names of Santa's reindeer included Dunder and Blixem. Today, these reindeer are commonly known as Donner and Blitzen.

Did you know that in the 1800s, Christmas crackers used to be called "Bangs of Expectation?"

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