giving gifts, and singing carols have become beloved parts of the holiday. These fascinating Christmas facts help remind you of the rich history and the fun customs that make this time of year so ...

Launched in the late-1840s and known as ‘Bangs of Expectation’, Tom Smith’s crackers sparked a whole new Christmas custom, later evolving to include jokes, hats, gifts and jewellery.

And what presents ... are some of the facts they unwrap… Charles Dickens’s father, John, worked as a naval clerk, but the family struggled with money. Just before Christmas 1823, his father ...

Every year on Christmas Eve, nine reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh through the sky so he can deliver presents to children ... Here are 3 VERIFIED facts about the real animals that inspired our ...

Did you know Christmas, beyond the festive cheer, holds a treasure trove of surprising facts? Before you dive into eggnog and unwrapping presents, let's peek behind the curtain with these ...

Most Poles receive their Christmas presents from Santa Claus – in this aspect, there’s nothing really exceptional about Poland. But did you know there are five other mystical figures dishing out gifts ...