DID YOU KNOW?
UNKNOWN CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES
Where did Santa Claus Originate?
In a newspaper ad. Santa Claus first appeared as a recognizable entity was in a newspaper ad for toys and "gift books" in the mid 19th century (Source: Inc.)
How Much Would the Twelve Days of Christmas Cost?
$1.3 million.
The big challenge is getting the lords to leap in unison. This accounts for about $100k per lord, with an extra $100k to cover the birds, rings, milkmaids, and so forth.
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Wasn't Always So Merry
The ever-popular song was originally sung, loudly and repeatedly, by crowds of rowdy, lower-class servants demanding booze from their masters... or else. I.e. "We won't go until we get some!" (Source: Inc.)
