Christmas is just a few weeks away, and many of us are knee deep in tinsel, wrapping paper, and Christmas cookies. Given that this time of year is particularly busy, it’s important that we all take time to sit back, relax, and do a little leisure reading — and if you’re looking for something to keep you entertained, you’re not going to want to miss these. Below are 25 strange and fascinating facts about one of the world’s biggest holidays, from the origin story of Santa to which president was the first to put a Christmas tree in the White House. Put your holiday responsibilities aside for a moment and enjoy these festive tidbits — #23 is definitely surprised us.
