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Unwrapping Santa’s origins: do you know where the man in red really comes from?

Source: European Commission (video statements)

🧑‍🎄🤫 Santa’s Secret Country!
Do you know from where Santa Claus actually originated?

1️⃣ Lapland, Finland 2️⃣ The North Pole 3️⃣ Myra, Türkiye

Guessed it? Comment below! 👇

✔️ It’s Myra, Turkey!

Father Christmas is based on Saint Nicholas, a generous Christian bishop who lived in the city of Myra (modern-day Turkey) in the 4th century.

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#ChristmasQuiz #SantaClaus #FatherChristmas #SaintNicholas #ChristmasFacts #Turkey #QuizChallenge

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BtZLZ2iqNts

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UK The woolsack | Looking back at 2025 in the Lords

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

Our 2025 highlights continue with a look at the woolsack.

This year, we spoke with Eloise, Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, who explained the history of the Lord Speaker’s chair, known as the woolsack.

Introduced in the 14th century, the woolsack was designed to reflect the economic importance of the wool trade in England. Today, it is filled with wool from Britain and across the Commonwealth.

📺 Watch the full film on the House of Lords YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TJS_mifh3n0