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It is bad luck to have Christmas decorations up after the 6th January. True or False?

True

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Santa lives in the North Pole, and if English children send a letter to Santa, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, SAN TA1, he will reply. True or False?

True (this is a service from the post office)

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We have used the word "Xmas" instead of ‘Christmas’ for over 500 years. True or False?

True (according to Webster’s dictionary). It uses the Greek letter ‘chi’ which looks like an ‘x’ in English.

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Snowmen are traditionally dressed as Santa. True or False?

False. Carrot noses, coal for eyes, scarfs and hats are the usual.

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It is traditional to cook money (a £10 note) inside a Christmas Pudding. True or False?

False - Coins, not notes.

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It is traditional to kiss people underneath the mistletoe. True or False?

True

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English people traditionally eat turkey on Christmas Day. True or False?

True-ish. Although goose and other fowl are also eaten.

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Traditionally, crackers contain jokes, hats and food. True or False?

False - Jokes and hats, but not food.

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It is illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas Day. True or False?

True, but it’s one of those old laws which aren’t enforced anymore.

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Some Premier League football games take place during Boxing Day.

True. It has become a tradition.

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There are advent calendars with 25 days. True or False?

True. Some of them have 24 days and some others have 25.

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Traditionally, if you hang a stocking by the fireplace, Santa will fill it with money. True or False?

False (he fills it with presents)

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