“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is one of America’s most popular holiday songs
Some everyday words and the story behind their origin
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is an iconic symbol of the holiday season
The Kelpies – malevolent water spirits from Scottish folklore
Harry Bensley – the man who walked around Europe in an iron mask to win a bet
The Ruby Slippers which Judy Garland wore on the filming of The Wizard of Oz are one of the most beloved film memorabilia
Thomas Nast – The man who invented Santa Claus
During the American Civil War, Southern children were fed excuses for Santa’s absence on Christmas, one excuse was that a Yankee had shot him
Sir John Harington invented the flush toilet in the 16th century
The US airforce has been airdropping Christmas presents on Micronesia for over 60 years
