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Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ. The holiday period extends from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. Questions about Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and other traditions are also welcome.

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What country decorates mango and banana trees at Christmas?

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In the Philippines, it is a tradition to decorate mango and banana trees with colorful lights and ornaments during the Christmas season. This practice is known as "parol" and is a unique way of celebrating the festive season in the country.

Who does Santa live with?

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There is no proof of exactly where he is and some think he lives in a magical place in the hearts and minds of all children who believe. Others have other opinions that are not yet fully confirmed. WikiAnswers contributors have given the following information:

  • Santa Claus lives in Finland near the Arctic Circle. His house is about 8 kilometers north of Rovaniemi in Lapland. His address is:

    Joulumaantie 1

    96930 Arctic Circle Finland

  • In North America it is said that Santa lives on the North Pole. However, I doubt that, because he most likely would have been spotted there by at least one of the many expeditions to the spot.
  • Besides Finland, there are other suggested locations, such as: Norway (a place called Drobak), Sweden (Mora) and Denmark that all claim to have a place where Santa Claus lives. My first choice would be Finland, of course (they've done some good marketing for the idea), but the second would be Denmark (they claim the subject lives in Greenland, which is quite remote and cold and scarcely inhabited, so he might have a summer house there or something like this).
  • I know he lives in the Arctic Circle, but people say he lives in the North Pole in Lapland, but Lapland is not in the North Pole, it's in the North of Norway, Sweden and Finland. He doesn't live in the North Pole, he lives in the Arctic Circle.
  • Santa Claus is generally believed to live at the North Pole. We are afraid that we cannot tell you exactly where, as Santa made us promise to keep it top secret.
  • We can verify that there is a US Post Office in Santa Claus, Indiana that does receive enormous amounts of letters addressed to Santa Claus. However, they will not release the information about to where they deliver the letters, even when investigators attempt to force them to provide that information under the Freedom of Information Act. Lawyers are working on this even as this is being written, but the issue is still under legal discussion and, therefore, there is a Santa information gag order that WikiAnswers is required to observe.

Why are elves so small?

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My 7 yr. old grand daughter, Sakina says, it's because they embody the spirit of children and because they are so small and they grow up in a small place. And because Santa wants to keep Toy Land a secret.

Does it snow in Colombia on Christmas?

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In Colombia, it does not snow on Christmas because it is located near the equator and has a tropical climate in most regions. Instead of snow, people in Colombia often celebrate Christmas with decorations, fireworks, and traditional meals.

Is Christmas day earlier in Australia than in the UK?

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Yes, Christmas Day occurs earlier in Australia than in the UK due to the time difference between the two countries. Australia is ahead of the UK in terms of time zones, so Christmas Day begins and ends earlier in Australia than in the UK.

Which country technically gets Christmas or December 25th first?

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In terms of time zones, the Pacific island nation of Kiribati is the first to experience Christmas Day, as it is located near the International Date Line. Specifically, the Line Islands in Kiribati are the first to welcome December 25th.

Coldest place in US for Christmas?

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Fairbanks, Alaska is one of the coldest places in the United States during Christmas, with temperatures often dropping well below freezing. Other cold locations include International Falls, Minnesota and Stanley, Idaho.

When deer lie down does that mean rain?

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There is no scientific evidence to suggest that deer lying down predicts rain. Deer may lie down for various reasons such as resting, sleeping, or to escape from predators. Weather patterns and animal behaviors are not directly correlated in this way.

What is a misseltoe?

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It is a bush with red berries.Usually a popular decoration at Christmas.

What will the weather be like in Chicago at Christmas?

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It is difficult to predict the weather that far in advance, but typically Chicago has cold temperatures and the possibility of snow around Christmas time. It's advisable to check closer to the date for more accurate forecasts.

What country was Marie curie born in?

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Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Vistula Country, Russian Empire on November.7, 1867.

What is the average number of Christmas lights on a Christmas tree?

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The average number of Christmas lights on a Christmas tree can vary depending on the size and personal preference. However, a common estimate is around 100 lights per vertical foot of tree height. So, for a 6-foot tree, you might expect around 600 lights.

What is father Christmas called in Italy?

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to the maker of this website we am in otterton c.of.e primary school and we would like to find out how to say father Christmas in Italian. unfortunately on your website it has not been answered tet which means there is still an question floating around in nowhere without ant answer. i hope to find out the answer soon!!

yours sincerely

rhiannon tavender and robyn Jones.

Father Christmas, who takes presents to children on Christmas Eve, in Italy is called Babbo Natale. Happy Christmas is Buon Natale.

What is the price of one ounce of 10k gold?

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in gold it is a measure of purity - in diamonds and precious stones it is a measure of size or weight.

Of the 365 days in year what number is Christmas Day?

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Christmas Day falls on December 25th every year. It is the 359th day of the year in non-leap years.

How do Christmas bubble lights work?

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Christmas bubble lights work by heating a liquid inside the light bulb, which causes it to bubble and move up and down the tube. The heat is generated by the bulb at the base of the light, and as the liquid heats up, it creates bubbles that travel up through the tube, giving the appearance of bubbles rising.

How many White Christmas's has England had in the 20th century?

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England has had a total of seven White Christmases in the 20th century, specifically in the years 1915, 1938, 1956, 1969, 1970, 1981, and 1993.

When you go wassailing what are you doing?

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Wassailing is a traditional English custom of visiting houses while singing carols and offering good wishes for the season. It is also associated with toasting trees with cider to promote a good apple harvest. Overall, wassailing is a festive and communal activity rooted in spreading cheer and celebrating abundance.

If you addressed a letter in care of Santa Claus North Pole what zip code would you use?

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You could use the zip code 99705 for letters addressed to Santa Claus at the North Pole in Alaska.

In addition to Christmas trees what other items are used to decorate churches in Kenya for Christmas?

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At Christmas Kenyan churches are often decorated by missionaries. Typical Christmas decor may include plants, Christmas trees, flowers, balloons, and ribbons.

How often has it snowed on Christmas in New York City in the last 100 years?

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It has snowed on Christmas Day in New York City 13 times in the last 100 years, with the most recent occurrence being in 2009. Snow on Christmas is a rare event in the city due to varying weather patterns and temperatures.

When were Christmas lights invented?

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Christmas lights were first invented in 1882 by Edward H. Johnson, an associate of Thomas Edison. Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white, and blue light bulbs and displayed them on a rotating Christmas tree in his home in New York City.

When was the first ever snowman made?

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People have been building snowmen probably as long as there's been snow. A researcher and writer named Bob Eckstein found the earliest known illustration of a snowman (so, the earliest discovered thus far anyway) in the margins of a Medieval devotional book called The Book of Hours, dating from about 1380.

There's a story floating around the 'net that the first snowman was made by Vernon N. Paul and his nine-year-old daughter, little Yetty Paul, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1809 ("a well-documented fact," said one writer!), but that's pure urban legend. The first thing that clued me in was the date, 1809. As far as I know, there were no white people whatsoever in our neck of the woods at that time. There were some Europeans in the area just earlier, including a French fur trader, Jean Baptiste Perrault, in 1789 near the Red Cedar River (nearer Menomonie, Wis., but still roughly in the area...); and many people coming just after: the first among them, a sawmill operator named Hardin Perkins, also on the Red Cedar River, in 1822. But not a single European, family man or not, was living permanently in the whole Chippewa Valley region of Wisconsin (the region that includes Eau Claire) in 1809.

Is a Royal Poinsettia or Ponsietta a tree?

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The poinsettia plant is not a tree; it is a shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall in its natural habitat in Mexico. The "flowers" of the poinsettia, which are actually colored leaves, are often used in winter holiday decorating.

What does a single blue Christmas light among white lights in lone window mean?

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A single blue Christmas light among white lights in a lone window could symbolize peace, tranquility, or remembrance. Blue is often associated with calmness and serenity, so it could be a personal choice by the homeowner to evoke a specific feeling or mood during the holiday season.