Gem - it s true! Something to do with the Reformation I think. Needless to say, it didn't last long. 
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DAY 5 Fact or Myth?
Christmas crackers were invented by Tom Smith in 1847."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Fact. I can remember entering a competition with this question.
Fact or Myth.
THE world's tallest Xmas tree at 221ft high was erected in a Washington shopping mall in 1950.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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Yes Daisys' is Fact, and I think yours if Fact also Nan2?“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Nanto and Gem - you're right about the christmas crackers.
Nanto - I think the tallest Christmas tree is true as well.
DAY 6 Fact or Myth?
Wassailers were aggressive people who invaded homes demanding food and money.
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False?.........“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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If you eatOriginally posted by Daisy View PostNice try, Gem!
Day 2 is a myth! Christmas cards were invented by a man called Henry Cole in 1843.
Day 3 is, apparently true! I don't know what happens if you eat more than 1 a day, though!!
if you eat more than one a day you get tummy ache and then explode 💥If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go togetherComment
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...and can't fit into your jeans by January 6th
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Gem - Day 6 was true, although I deny any personal knowledge of such goings on.
DAY 7 Fact or Myth?
About 47% of us own a Christmas Jumper."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Nope I don’t. I bought one for the husband to wear to work last Christmas Day........If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go togetherComment
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Myth I would say Daisy. 47% seems quite high.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Mind you Gem there are an awful lot of Christmas jumper charity days. 5 of the charities I work with in London have Christmas or Jolly jumper days and because it is easy and people just have to chuck a quid in the box it is usually quite successful.If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go togetherComment
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According to a survey by Matalan about 82% of us own a Christmas jumper. I think some people must have two!!!
DAY 8 Fact or Myth?
In France families start their Christmas feasting at midnight on Christmas Eve.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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DAY 9 Fact or Myth?
In medaevil times monks would earn privileges (like a candle in their cell/bedrooms) by writing messages for people at Christmas time.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Oh I missed yesterdays! Was that true Daisy?“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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