Interesting Facts About Christmas

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Xmas is not a modern abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is believed to have been used 600 years ago.

The Bible does not say when Jesus was born. Pope Julius I officially declared the birth of Jesus on December 25 in the 4th century.

The first Christmas card was sent in 1843.

The modern decorated Christmas tree is of German origin.

The most popular Christmas gifts are clothes and books.

After Christmas many people donate their Christmas trees to zoos which use them to feed their animals.

WORDS
abbreviation: a short form of a word. 
to declare: to make known officially. 
to feed (fed,fed): to give food to. 

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