Top 10 facts about Christmas (+ NFT).
1. Christmas Tree Origins: The tradition of decorating Christmas trees began in Germany in the 16th century.
2. Santa Claus' Evolution: The modern image of Santa Claus is based on the Coca-Cola Company's advertising in the 1930s.
3. Tallest Christmas Tree: The tallest cut Christmas tree ever recorded was a 221-foot Douglas fir in 1950.
4. Christmas Cards: The first Christmas card was created in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole in England.
5. White Christmas Dreaming: The song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin is the best-selling single of all time.
6. Christmas Island: There is an actual place named Christmas Island, known for its unique red crab migration.
7. Mince Pies' Ingredients: The original mince pie recipe did indeed include minced meat, usually beef or lamb.
8. Yule Log: The Yule log tradition dates back to medieval times when a large log was decorated and burned in the hearth.
9. Gift-Giving Roots: The tradition of exchanging gifts during Christmas can be traced back to the Roman festival of Saturnalia.
10. Christmas Stockings Legend: The tradition of hanging stockings comes from the legend of St. Nicholas, who left gold in stockings for three poor sisters.
Christmas NFT:
https://bit.ly/3REqdUx
#newyear #christmas #nfts #nft #buynft #nftcollectibles #nftcollection #nftart #nftartwork #nftartist #snow #winter #holidays