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17 facts about Christmas Tree
17 facts about Christmas Tree
An iconic symbol
It is the most characteristic symbol of Christmas and its indispensable element, without which it is difficult to imagine the holidays. Green, fragran ...

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Tennis
The shortest Wimbledon match lasted for 34 minutes.
It took place in 1988 between Steffi Graf and Natasha Zvereva. Graf won 6:0, 6:0.
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Oktoberfest
Festivals organized in Bavaria at the end of the brewing season were not uncommon.
Since the beer brewing season in Bavaria, according to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, began on Sep ...
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Christmas Tree
Since the time of Saint Francis of Assisi's main symbol of Christmas was a nativity scene with baby Jesus in a manger, with Mary and Joseph, and over time, more decorations and figures were added.
Nativity scenes became popular in temples and homes of wealthy people.
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Thanksgiving
Perfect turkey preparation is a test of being a true American.
One of the largest turkey companies, Butterball, has been running a toll-free phone line for more th ...
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Halloween
Although popular among children, some countries are not fond of the Halloween tradition.
Basically, it is celebrated in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In many countries, the festivities come down to various attractions during a school day.
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Christmas Tree
The first Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square Peter in the Vatican appeared on Christmas 1982, in the fourth year of the pontificate of John Paul II.
John Paul II introducing the tradition of the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square emphasized that i ...
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Thanksgiving
In the US, it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October, and in other countries, it takes plac ...
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Volleyball
During a set, a team can make six changes.
Players from the initial setting after the change may return to the court but only in place of their setting.
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Thanksgiving
The modern Thanksgiving holiday was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
The holiday was celebrated on different dates, depending on the state. In the early 19th century, th ...
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Volleyball
The volleyball team deploys six players on the court.
Only three players in net positions can jump and hit or block near the net. The players move one position clockwise each time the team receives a serve from an opponent.
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13 facts about escape rooms
13 facts about escape rooms
Do you wanna play a game?
Escape rooms, also known as puzzle rooms, are modern entertainment that brings the atmosphere from books, movies, and computer games to the real world ...
12 facts about Jurassic Park
12 facts about Jurassic Park
“Dr. Grant, my dear dr. Sattler… welcome to Jurassic Park”
This iconic 1993 Steven Spielberg film is probably known to everyone.  It sparks the imagination of every child and allows us to dream that someday th ...
18 facts about Harry Potter
18 facts about Harry Potter
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good"
The 7-tome series about the adventures of a young wizard and two of his closest friends has achieved unprecedented success and lived to see a film ada ...
20 facts about volleyball
20 facts about volleyball
Point, set, match
This fairly young sport has gained tremendous popularity over several decades. It originated in the USA from where it spread around the world in the f ...
18 facts about golf
18 facts about golf
One of the oldest sports games in the world
Golf is not just a sport, it is a true lifestyle. It is a game that combines elegance, precision, and endless passion. At first glance, it may seem li ...
12 facts about Thanksgiving
12 facts about Thanksgiving
The most expected family gathering in US
Thanksgiving is a federal American holiday celebrated in the US and Canada. Its roots date back to 1621, when a group of British settlers known as the ...
15 facts about StarCraft
15 facts about StarCraft
The computer game classic of the 1990s
For gamers whose childhood and early youth were in the 1990s, StarCraft can evoke nostalgia. This already classic title lived to see a sequel in 2010, ...
29 facts about tennis
29 facts about tennis
The most elegant of sports
Tennis is one of the most popular sports worldwide. It is considered a very elegant discipline that requires exceptional determination to master. It i ...
23 facts about cricket
23 facts about cricket
Second most popular sport in the world
Cricket is an international phenomenon. Originating from England, it now brings joy to over 2,5 billion fans around the world, and is the second most ...
21 facts about Halloween
21 facts about Halloween
Trick or treat
Halloween is the second most popular holiday in the U.S. While masses of children, all dressed up as superheroes and princesses, knock from door to do ...
20 facts about Oktoberfest
20 facts about Oktoberfest
The largest Volksfest in the world
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest annual folk festival held in late September and early October in Munich, Germany. Its beginnings date back to the 1 ...