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Saturday, 28 February 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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Christmas Tree
The Catholic Church was initially skeptical about this new custom, but over time, it accepted it and gave it new meaning.
The tree became the equivalent of the biblical paradise "tree of the knowledge of good and evil", so small red apples were placed on it, reminding us of original sin.
Christmas Tree
In Poland, gifts are placed under the tree on Christmas Eve and, depending on the region, they are brought by Santa Claus, Christmas, Baby Jesus or Santa Claus.
Traditions vary, in other countries, if there are gifts, they are given on Christmas Day.
Jurassic Park
The film won three Oscars.
The statuettes were awarded for best editing, sound, and special effects.
Escape rooms
Escape rooms can compete with traditional forms of entertainment, in the long run, tedious and repetitive, such as cinema or bowling.
They allow you to spend time with friends in an interesting, interactive way.
Tennis
The famous tennis players–Serena and Venus Williams–are the only sisters to win Olympic gold.
Christmas Tree
Christmas trees became popular in Protestant Germany thanks to Martin Luther.
Luther distanced himself from the Catholic nativity scene, establishing the Christmas tree as a sign of Christmas. He recommended spending the holidays in the privacy of your 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.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is celebrated to commemorate the first harvest festival of Plymouth colony residents in 1621.
Plymouth Colony was the first permanent English colony in New England from 1620 to 1691 and the seco ...
Tennis
A tennis ball measures between 6.54 and 6.86 centimeters in diameter and weighs between 56 and 59.4 grams.
Thanksgiving
The New York parade is organized by the American department store chain Macy’s.
It is held every year and was first organized in 1924. The three-hour parade takes place in Manhatta ...