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Sunday, 19 July 2026
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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Volleyball
The first demonstration match of the new sport took place on 9th February 1895, at the YMCA gymnasium in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Golf
Modern golf originated in Scotland.
Legend has it that it was invented by Scottish sheep shepherds who, during long grazing trips to mou ...
Cricket
The strategy of a cricket team depends on the condition of the pitch.
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.
Oktoberfest
Until 1871, Oktoberfest was held in October.
Since 1872, the date of the harvest festival has been moved to September. About 5 million liters of beer are drunk during this festival, sold in traditional one-liter mugs called Maßkrug.
Oktoberfest
From August 31st, 2021, the term "Oktoberfest" is protected as a trademark by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Tennis
Michael Chang is the youngest male tennis player to win the Grand Slam at 17 years and 110 days old.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, but it has also long been celebrated as a secular holiday.
In most religions and cultures, special ceremonies and prayers of thanksgiving after the harvest of ...
Cricket
The longest cricket match lasted for two weeks.
It pitted England against South Africa and took place in 1939. After 14 days it had to be declared as a draw since the ship with English players was due to return home.
Harry Potter
The inventor of the philosopher’s stone, Nicolas Flamel, who appears in the story, really existed.
Flamel was a French alchemist who lived in the 14th century.