Christmas facts day 3
In Japan Christmas is celebrated a little differently. Children still receive presents, houses are still decorated and trees are still placed strategically in homes. The difference comes in the traditional food served at Christmas dinner. In all parts of the world Christmas dinner is a way to sit down with the family and celebrate Christmas with an assortment of dishes. In Japan however Christmas dinner is KFC, Kentucky Fried Chicken right from the colonel himself. This fast food has become a very popular tradition in Japan and orders must be placed at least two months in advance.
Christmas fact day two
Candy canes are red and white stripped confectionary that becomes popular around the Christmas holiday season. They are often dished out as small gifts or handed out at partiesCandy canes were originally invented in Germany, the classic curve was meant to represent the J in Jesus. One popular tale traces it back to a German choirmaster seeking a solution to keep children calm during the Christmas Eve services.
Candy canes are a very common Christmas decoration and the unique peppermint flavor is known to many. Some people stuff their stockings with candy canes, others use them in Christmas desserts and some even use them as a Christmas decoration and later hand them out to children. What a delight
Facts about Christmas fact 1
Christmas trees are popular in most areas of the world. Christmas trees are actually a huge symbol in Christianity and the Christmas tree represents Jesus Christ's birth and resurrection. People think of the tree's branches and bushes as a sign of immortality because they look like Christ's crown of thorns on the cross. Beyond its symbolism, Christmas trees are a good way to bond as family as they decorate the tree and create lasting tradiitons.
The tallest Christmas tree ever recorded was displayed in Seattle, Washington. It measured 221 ft tall.
Santa and Krampus
Santa Clause is a very well known figure in pop culture and that is an incredible feat considering that he is fictional. Many kids are encouraged to believe in Santa clause as it adds a touch of whimsy to the Christmas season but is also a good way to keep the students well behaved. The image of Santa has made children very happy and excited as they believe that he would bring them whatever presents they want if they behaved throughout the year.
Krampus is a lesser known Christmas figure originating from many different European cultures. This is the dark brother of Santa tasked with punishing children that have behaved badly throughout the year. Krampus has a red sack that he tosses misbehaving children into and shakes them. He is also believed to rattle chains to upset the children.
This Christmas I hope we are all visited by Santa and not Krampus, happy holidays
Fun potato facts
They are a staple in most households and one of the most commonly know foods, potatoes are also one of the most diverse root vegetables as they can be prepared in many different ways. Originally from South America, potatoes have spread all over the world and are enjoyed in almost every country.
Potatoes are actually 80% water and 20% solids, they are one of the safest caloric foods as an 8 ounce potato only has about 100 calories. This makes them a staple diet food. In addition to being a diet food, potatoes are also rich in vitamin C and fulfills countless other important functions such as iron, promoting tissue growth and working as an anti-oxidant.
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