Fun Facts

1. The Christmas Eve turkey is native to Mexico: In Mexico, during the 16th century, the Aztecs were the first to prepare the Christmas Eve turkey. They made it for the conquistador Hernán Cortés, who liked the dish and took it to Spain. Previously, In Mexico they called it guajolote.

2. The tradition of hanging stockings for gifts: Placing stockings for gifts comes from the origins of Saint Nicholas. This saint saved three women who were prostitutes and to stop them from doing it, he placed gold coins in their stockings while they slept. It should be noted that Santa Claus is based on this saint.

3. Silent Night has 733 versions: The Silent Night song is the most popular at Christmas. It has 733 versions since 1973. It was written by Father Joseph Mohr, in Austria. He was inspired when his church orga broke. There is also a story that a priest wrote it while he was in a church in Austria.