History & Events

According to Christianity the magpie bird represents the devil because one was sat on Jesus’ cross when he was crucified.

An artist drew Earth's history on 2,100 pages using just paper and pens then compiled it all into a 3 minute video.

The very first advent calendars were produced in the early 1800's in Germany although not the cardboard type we get these days.

Tinsel is usually flexible which makes it easy to wrap around anything such as posts, picture frames or ornaments.

In England, the 5th November is mainly known as bonfire night, and is still remembered each year with fireworks and bonfires.

Humpty Dumpty was actually a powerful cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War.