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Saturday, 20 June 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
According to the idea, it was to be a sport that required effort but less effort than at least basketball.
It was intended for slightly older players who didn’t necessarily want to pour out their blood and sweat.
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.
Volleyball
The women’s volleyball world championships were first held in 1952.
The USSR team has the most victories, five, and, as Russia, two.
Tennis
Yellow tennis balls are in use since 1986.
The yellow ball was introduced to look more visible on television. Previously, tennis balls were white.
Volleyball
For more than a century, the volleyball consisted of eighteen leather panels sewn together.
This design only changed in 2008, when Mikasa prepared a ball consisting of eight panels. This solut ...
Harry Potter
The first part of the adventures of the young wizard was written entirely on a typewriter.
Jurassic Park
The film won three Oscars.
The statuettes were awarded for best editing, sound, and special effects.
Halloween
The Guinness World Record for fastest pumpkin carving belongs to Steve Clark.
He set the record in 2013 and required only 16,47 seconds.
StarCraft
In 2010, Blizzard released the long-awaited continuation of the series.
Blizzard has managed to get its fans used to being patient while waiting for new titles. It was no d ...
Halloween
Halloween in the U.S. was popularized by Irish immigrants.
They brought their tradition along in the 1840s, which spread across the country. It reached its peak in the 1920s.