Facts about christmas

The word Christmas is Old English, a contraction of Christ's Mass. (I can bet we all thought it was a substitute for party or sweets or something)

"Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving and then became one of the most popular Christmas songs.(Errr...???)

Holly berries are poisonous (Don't even dream of getting the real thing for decoration)

Santa Clause is the biggest mascot the world ever got. Coca Cola created him.(hmm.... now we know the reason for the paunch)

If you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", you would receive 364 presents.(I am sure this song was also part of a marketing stunt)

Clearing up a common misconception, in Greek, X means Christ. That is where the word "X-Mas" comes from. Not because someone took the "Christ" out of Christmas. (Atheists... listening??)

On the day of Christmas it is considered sacred to exchange kisses beneath mistletoe tree. Mistletoe was once considered the symbol of peace and friendship. That is why kissing one’s loved one on the day of Christmas is considered merry for the relationship.(So it isn't a way of proposing??)

The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night".(Glad we finally have a name to the "Christmas flower")

In many households there is a tradition of hiding some ornament or article in the pudding. What one finds in the pudding signifies upcoming fortune.(I found a rum soaked raisin in mine. I am doomed)

Christmas is not a festival. It is the Birthday of Jesus. (What gift did you buy for him this year, eh?)