NZ is a pretty safe place. In the USA 14800 people were treated in EDs for decorating related injuries---which included being injured by Christmas trees and their stands.No data on Australia unfortunately.

According to Santa Claus he was born on March 15. Ill accept that there is an argument about the exact day of Jesus's birth but I'm not buying into that argument.

Easy question. Jesus--see Easter. Ironically George Michael famously sang "Last Christmas" and Eartha Kitt sang "Santa Baby".

The research was in 2018. Terrified toddlers squirming to escape. Santa, clowns, Elvis impersonators---there are a lot of things that terrify you as a kid.

In Sheffield in 1858 HH Stephenson did a "hat trick" in cricket and a collection was made to present him with a hat. The tradition of giving a hat has died away.

All EDs have an increase in presentations. The regional EDs have their greatest increase in January as Sydney folk bolt for the holidays especially to the north and south coast.

The Air baby is made up---but surprisingly the rest are not. The picture is of a 60s doll that was meant to pull at young girls heart strings--it did not work.

White Christmas has sold more than 50 million copies making it not only the most sucessful Christmas song but the biggest selling single of all time.

No it is not offensive and dates back apparently to 1021.

The Grinch wins taking in over $500 million. Have a safe Christmas and New Year.