9 Interesting Things of Canadian Christmas

The ways to celebrate Christmas all over the world are unique. But the relationship between Canada and Christmas can be said to be very close, and you may not know these interesting things!

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1. Santa Claus is a Canadian citizen
   In 2010, the Canadian government officially announced that Santa became a Canadian citizen.

2. Red nose reindeer Rudolph is a Canadian
   The well-known Christmas cartoon "Red Nose Reindeer Rudolph", except for the snowman, the voice actors are Canadians.

3. Christmas elves are mostly Canadians
   Since 1982, the Santa Post Office has hired a large number of Canadian elves every year to help Santa Claus reply more than 200,000 letters.

4. These places have Christmas every day.
   Reindeer station in the northwest, Christmas Island in the new province, Noah, Sled Lake in Saskatchewan, Holly town in Ontario, turkey horn, and Snowflake town in Manitoba.
   
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5. Rich Christmas tree plot
   Canada cuts nearly 5.5 million Christmas trees a year, cutting an average of seven people.

6. Love to watch the ballet "The Nutcracker"
   During the Christmas period from 1995 to January 2011, the Canadian National Ballet starred in "The Nutcracker" and broke through 5,548 pairs of dance shoes.
   
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7. Love to give Christmas presents
   The Ipsos Reid poll found that 4 out of every 5 Canadians had a Christmas gift plan, which cost nearly 1,182 yuan per person.

8. Christmas dinner is indispensable for turkey
   The Canadian Turkey Chicken Farmers Association report showed that 8.8 million turkeys were eaten in 2012.

9. The government building must have Christmas lights
   Since 1985, the government buildings in various localities have lit up Christmas lights, symbolizing the unity of the 13 provinces across the country.

After reading these interesting things, are you more looking forward to Christmas?