6. YULE LOG
Part of ancient solstice celebrations. But, airing on TV of a fire blazing away was 1966 on WPIX-TV in New York City.
7. ADVENT CALENDARS
Early versions started in Germany in 1903. Children open one small door or window each day in the countdown and get something.
8. GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Queen Elizabeth I gets credit for decorating it, but started in Germany
9. THE NUTCRACKER
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and originally choreographed by Marius Petipa. Premiered December 18, 1892, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
10. UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS
Sounds like a Canadian thing. Hosers!!
--DaCoot
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