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Cute Santa Claus Facts Just for Kids
Santa Claus is also known as St. Nickolas, Father Christmas, Grandfather Frost and Kris Kringle.
Santa Claus was born in 270 AD. That means he is over 1,000 years old. It’s the magic of Christmas that keeps him alive and well.
According to the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” written by Clement Moore in 1823 Santa is described as a jolly old elf with cheeks like roses, his nose like a cherry and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly.
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12th Mar 2019
Why do Australians celebrate Christmas in July?
Ever heard of a celebration called Christmas in July? It happens in Australia during the middle of winter and it is in addition to the real Christmas in December. Confused? We explain what it's all about.Is Christmas celebrated twice a year in Australia?No, the real Christmas only happens once a year - on 25 December. In Australia it's a national public holiday and people observe the day with friends and family, coming together to swap presents and enjoy good food and drink.
It can be hot and
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1st Mar 2019
Fun and Interesting Things about Christmas!
Christmas is an annual Christian holiday held on December 25th celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Christmas trees are also known as the Yule-tree.
Christmas trees are evergreen trees, usually either a fir tree, pine tree or spruce tree.
It is believed that decorating Christmas trees originated in 16th century Germany when Christians would bring decorated trees into their homes.
Some people say the Christmas season officially begins when Santa arrives at
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7th Jan 2019
Christmas In Australia
In Australia, Christmas comes in the towards the beginning of the summer holidays! Children have their summer holidays from mid December to early February, so some people might even be camping at Christmas.
Because it's so hot at Christmas time in Australia, there are quite often massive bush fires across the country. Many volunteer bush fire fighters are involved in saving people and property and travel from all over Australia to help in other states.
Australians hang wreaths on their fr
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25th Dec 2018