The first Christmas Crackers were made to sell sweets and sold as 'Bangs of Expectation'!
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Happy 4th Sunday of Advent #Advent #Advent2025

Jesus was probably born in September or October and NOT December!
The '25th' date comes from dating his death and linking it to his conception.
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Christmas Pudding was originally a porridge made with corned beef, raisins and beer!
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The Christmas Pickle is NOT an old German tradition.
It was probably invented in the early 1900s to sell left over ornaments.
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Advent Calendar Day 18: The Christmas Story: The Wise Men! The Wise Men follow a very special star to find a baby! www.whychristmas.com/story/w... #christmas #advent #adventcalendar #christmasstory

Jesus was NOT born in a stable! And there's no Innkeeper or donkey in the Bible.
The first time a stable is mentioned, there are also leopards and a dragon!
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In Sweden watching old Disney cartoons on Christmas Eve afternoon is VERY popular!
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