Interesting Facts About Christmas and New Year

1) Fireworks on New Year symbolize joy and also scare away evil spirits! In Ancient China, they were used to drive away demons and bring luck in the new year.

2) In New Zealand and Australia, New Year arrives first on Earth because these countries are on the opposite side of the planet. Imagine how they celebrate it ahead of everyone else!

3) In the UK, the tradition of serving Christmas pudding dates back to Catholic holidays. It often contains a "surprise"—a coin or toy that brings luck in the new year!

4) The familiar image of Santa Claus in a red suit was created by Coca-Cola's advertising in the 1930s. Before that, he was depicted in various colors, including green and blue!

5) Initially, Christmas tree decorations were made from natural materials—wood, glass, and sometimes even food, like nuts or apples. The first glass ornaments appeared in Germany in the 19th century.

Source: https://build2last.ru/blog/interesnye-fakty-o-rozhdestve-i-novom-gode-kotorye-vas-udivyat/
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