TOP 12 Interesting Facts About Christmas
It's the time of year for family gatherings, merriment and lots of presents. Christmas is a special day that encompasses many different meanings. Let's take a look at some interesting facts about the Christmas season as we prepare for the festivities that accompany this momentous holiday. So let's go straight to the interesting Christmas facts. 1) One of the most famous Christmas icons is the candy cane. It first appeared in Europe in the 1670s, but did not reach the United States until the 1800s. By the middle of the 20th century, there was widespread adoption of the treat we know today whose shape represents Jesus' hook for tending lambs, and whose color and stripes signify Christ's sacrifice and purity. 2) Even before the birth of Christ, evergreen trees were used to commemorate winter. In fact, the Romans decorated their temples with holly leaves and fir trees during the Saturnalia festival, while pagans used evergreen tree branches to decorate their dwelling...