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1. The Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree, also known as Yule, extends beyond fir trees. Families also opt for holly or ivy for decoration. In the past, before the invention of Christmas lights, people used to directly light candles on the Christmas tree for decoration.
2. Where is Santa Claus From?
Many believe Santa Claus resides in Nordic countries near the icy North Pole. However, Santa Claus first appeared based on the description of Saint Nicholas, a revered saint in Turkey, as described by writer Washington Irving in 1809.
Therefore, nowadays, people often perceive Santa Claus as the embodiment of Saint Nicholas in Turkey.
Why does Santa Claus have 9 reindeer pulling the sleigh?
Santa Claus is often depicted with a sleigh pulled by 9 reindeer. However, initially, there were only 8 reindeer arranged in 2 rows. One Christmas Eve, thick fog caused Santa Claus to spend a lot of time delivering gifts to children. It was then that he found Rudolph the reindeer with a glowing red nose. Thanks to Rudolph, Santa easily completed his gift-giving mission. From then on, the sleigh's reindeer increased to 9.
Why is it necessary to put gifts in stockings?
Legend has it that out of pity for 3 unmarried sisters, Saint Nicholas threw gold coins into the chimney of their house. The coins landed in a pair of stockings hanging by the fireplace. Since then, children often hang stockings at the end of their beds to receive gifts from Santa Claus.
Why does Santa Claus climb down the chimney?
Because Santa Claus typically delivers gifts at night when everyone has closed their doors and is fast asleep. He cannot enter the house by any other means without waking everyone up except through the chimney.
Santa Claus's addresses
Santa Claus has 2 addresses: Edinburgh and the North Pole. Therefore, children all over the world send letters to Santa Claus. Letters addressed to Santa Claus at the North Pole will be delivered to the correct address as indicated on the letter. In cases where the address reads 'Snowland' or 'Toyland.',
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