Christmas Fun Facts


Here are some fun Christmas facts for you to peruse:

Christmas wasn't always on December 25.

The day of Jesus's birth is actually not mentioned in the Bible. It was initially believed to have taken place on January 6, but for reasons unknown, the celebration was moved to December 25 in the mid-4th century.

''Twas the Night Before Christmas' actually has a totally different title.

Clement Clarke Moore's iconic 1823 poem is actually called "A Visit from St. Nicholas." It's more commonly known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" because of its famous first line.

'It's a Wonderful Life' was a box-office flop.

Believe it or not, the enduring Christmas classic initially bombed at the box office. It wasn't until 1974, when its copyright expired and television networks could air it for free, that it cemented its place as one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time.

In Japan, it's tradition for people to enjoy a Kentucky fried Christmas.

What started as a marketing campaign by KFC in the 1970s has evolved into a widely adopted tradition of eating a bucket of KFC chicken to celebrate Christmas. Many people even place their KFC orders well in advance to secure their Christmas chicken dinner.

Not a single species of frogs has ever been documented decorating for Christmas.

This last fun fact is all mine.

Happy Holidays. 

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