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Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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 poor could not afford decorative nativity scenes, so they made various decorations themselves, which became a symbol of Christmas.
In ancient Poland, on Christmas Eve, every apartment was decorated with Christmas decorations. They ...
Oktoberfest
In 1853, the Hall of Fame - a three-winged column hall was erected at the foot of Bavaria.
Together with the statue of Bavaria, it constitutes a common construction unit. Inside, busts of imp ...
Volleyball
The beach volleyball is slightly larger.
Its dimensions are 66 to 68 cm in circumference, its weight is 260 to 280 g and its pressure is 2.5 to 3.2 psi. These balls also have a less smooth surface than their indoor counterparts.
Cricket
Cricket bats are manufactured from white willow.
White willow (Salix alba) is native to Europe and central parts of Asia. Over time, a cultivar was i ...
Tennis
The first tennis player to win the Grand Slam was Don Budge in 1938.
He remains the only American male tennis player to win all four championships in one year.
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.
Oktoberfest
From August 31st, 2021, the term "Oktoberfest" is protected as a trademark by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Golf
When playing golf, the ball is hit by special golf clubs.
Each golf club consists of a shaft with a lance at the top end and a club head at the bottom. They a ...
Harry Potter
Rowling was broke when she started writing the first tome.
She did not expect the success the series would achieve. Her story is a perfect example of the phrase from rags to riches – she is the richest book author with a net worth of $1 billion.
StarCraft
The great popularity of the title has spilled over into the world of e-sports.
A popular event among gamers and fans is Intel Extreme Masters, which has been held in Katowice, Pol ...