Santa Claus

Fact- The illustrator that helped to popularize the modern image of Santa Claus, Haddon H. Sundblom, created the image for a Coca-Cola ad campaign in 1931.

Haddon H. Sundblom worked for several other well known companies, but he also created the image of the Quaker Man for the Quaker Oats Company. 

Times Square Ball Drop

Fact- The first New Year's Eve ball to drop in Times Square was on December 31, 1907

New Years

Fact- Up until the 17th century, the English celebrated New Years on March 25

XMAS Birthday

Fact- Shane MacGowen, the lead singer of The Pogues, is a Christmas Baby. "Fairytale of New York" was released in time for his 30th birthday in 1987