FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU
Aside from being crazy about the Christmas symbols and traditions, we’re also in for something notable!
Do you ever wonder what people in other countries eat during Christmas? Or why Rudolph has such a red nose?
Well, we just collected all these fun facts to make your holiday season fun packed.
- ARMENIA’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVE MEAL
If you are a heavy eater, you may find this Armenia’s meal for Christmas very little. Many Armenians fast for a week before Christmas Eve that’s why they prefer light meals like Fried fish, lettuce, and spinach in order not to stress their stomach. And they are known for drinking yogurt as their beverage.
- RUDOLPH’S CUTE RED NOSE
According to Roger Highfield, the author of the book “The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey” the world’s most famous reindeer has a red nose because of a parasitic infection in his respiratory system. But the cute thing is that, Rudolph’s red nose illuminates the path through the winter night for the whole reindeer team.
- THE POPULAR SONG JINGLE BELLS
Probably this is the most popular and classic song during Christmas all over the world written by James Lord Pierpont. But Jingle Bells is not a song for Christmas but for Thanksgiving. It was supposed to be played in the composer’s Sunday school to commemorate the famed Medford sleigh races.
Are you surprised with these facts about Christmas? Feel free to share it with your friends! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
