The merry season is in full swing. With last minute Christmas shopping taking place, in-laws preparing their long journeys down to families, trivial pursuits being dusted down and Christmas food lists being ticked off, it’s hard not feel the Chirstmas vibes.

But there’s more to the Christmas celebrations than meets the eye, and there are a few hidden facts that you may not know about some of its most popular features.

Here are 10 facts you probably didn’t know: