Christmas is is a month full of cookies, gift wrapping, crafting with your kids and spending time with your family. Its a celebration of traditions which most people who celebrate the joyous holidays might not know much about it, but would partake in it year after year. So here are some fascinating history behind some of your favorite parts of the holiday season.

December 25th wasn't always the Christmas day

For your christmas tress, you can thank Prince Albert

Coca cola has a role in Santa's image

The hanging stockings started off by accident

The tiny eight reindeer have had many names

The song "Jingle Bells" was originally a Thanksgiving song

"Jingle Bells" was broadcasted by Astronauts from space

Centuries ago celebrating Christmas was illegal

In Canada Santa has his own postal code

The candy canes which you indulge in is originally from Germany

Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2972/surprising-christmas-facts/