Christmas history myths DEBUNKED | The origins you never knew
Who invented Santa Claus? Why do we love Christmas trees so much? And when was Jesus really born? HistoryExtra's Lauren Good explains more
Published: December 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Who invented Santa Claus? Why do we love Christmas trees so much? And when was Jesus really born?
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Lauren Good explores the real history behind our Christmas traditions.
Authors
Lauren GoodDigital Content Producer, HistoryExtra
Lauren Good is the digital content producer at HistoryExtra. She joined the team in 2022 after completing an MA in Creative Writing, and she holds a first-class degree in English and Classical Studies.
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