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• Think tinsel is a cheap look for your tree? Well, the Christmas bling was once top-tier luxury. In 17th-century Germany, artisans hammered thin strands of pure silver to drape across Christmas trees. Under candlelight, the shimmering effect was magical.
• Iceland has 13 merry mischief-makers known as the Yule Lads. These quirky characters visit children on the nights leading up to Christmas. Each Lad has a unique personality – from Door-Slammer to Spoon-Licker. Good kids find treats in their shoes, while naughty ones get potatoes.
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