The first Christmas was celebrated was on 25 December, 336 AD in Rome but the actual date of Jesus birth is lost in the history. There's no mention of December 25 in the Bible
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The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in Germany in the 16th century. When Prince Albert of Germany got a tree for his new wife, Queen Victoria of England
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The modern image of Santa Claus is based on the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas. The iconic red suit was popularized by Coca-Cola in its holiday advertising
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James Lord Piermont worte a song ‘One Horse Open Sleigh’ in 1857 for his church's Thanksgiving concert and eventually it becamoe the most popular Christmas songs
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This popular tradition of Kissing under the mistletoe, a plant that often bears white berries may have its roots in Norse mythology and it symbolizes love and romance
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Jingle Bells was the first song played in space, on December 16, 1965, the classic Christmas song was broadcast during NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight
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Gingerbread houses originated in Germany after the Brothers Grimm published the story of Hansel and Gretel, where the children find a house made of gingerbread
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The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 in England. Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Horsley to create a card with the message "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You."
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The "J" shape of candy canes is said to represent Jesus, and the red stripes represent his blood and these candy canes originated in Germany
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Historians believe the tradition of hanging stockings along the fireplace mantle began before Christmas was widely celebrated
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