| 1. Snowflake |
| 2. Snow covered in dirt |
| 3. Neglected, dried out Christmas trees |
| 4. Contrary to popular believe, “Xmas” is not a trendy attempt to take Christ out of Christmas. According to From Adam’s Apple to Xmas: An Essential Vocabulary Guide for the Politically Correct, “Christianity” was spelled “Xianity” as far back as 1100. X, or Chi, is the Greek first letter of “Christ” and served as a symbolic stand-in at the time. In 1551, the holiday was commonly called “Xtemmas,” which was later shortened to “Xmas.” |
| 5. mistletoe |
| 6. Silent Night |
| 7. A Christmas Carol and the Chimes
‘Twas the night before Twelfth Miracle on 42nd Street Santa Claws |
| 8. All born on Christmas Day, but with Newton it depends which calendar you use! |
| 9. 0 – According to the pope
References https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2972/surprising-christmas-facts/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/nov/20/pope-nativity-animals |
