What is myrrh anyway? -- Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? -- Why is turkey eaten at Christmas? -- Where does the Christmas tree come from? -- Why are cards sent at Christmas? -- Who is the real Father Christmas? -- Why are carols sung at Christmastime? -- Why do people open Advent calendars in the run-up to Christmas? -- Why are stockings hung up on Christmas Eve? -- Why do people put up Christmas decorations? -- What is figgy pudding? -- Who were the three kings? -- Where does the Christmas wreath come from? -- Why are reindeer so associated with Christmas? -- What are the twelve days of Christmas? -- Why is fish eaten on Christmas Eve? -- When, and why, was Christmas canceled? -- What is a Yule log? -- What was the first Noel? -- What have holly and ivy got to do with Christmas? -- What is mulled wine? -- Why are sprouts eaten with Christmas dinner? -- Why do we display Nativity scenes at Christmas? -- What is wassailing? -- Who was Good King Wenceslas? -- Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? -- Why is Christmas so often shortened to Xmas?
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