Christmas facts
6.8 Million - The number of iOS and Android devices that will be activated on Christmas day.
2,340,000 mph - The speed at which Santa's sleigh would need to travel if he were to reach every home in the world on Christmas Eve.
8 Million - The number of natural Christmas trees consumed by the UK each year.
1647 - The year in which Oliver Cromwell banned celebrating Christmas because he believed it was immoral to feast and drink on such a holy day.
364 - The total number of gifts listed in "The 12 days of Christmas".
£18,000,000,000 - Will be withdrawn from UK cash machines over Christmas.
822 - The number of houses Santa would need to visit every second if he were to make all his deliveries.
2,340,000 mph - The speed at which Santa's sleigh would need to travel if he were to reach every home in the world on Christmas Eve.
8 Million - The number of natural Christmas trees consumed by the UK each year.
1647 - The year in which Oliver Cromwell banned celebrating Christmas because he believed it was immoral to feast and drink on such a holy day.
364 - The total number of gifts listed in "The 12 days of Christmas".
£18,000,000,000 - Will be withdrawn from UK cash machines over Christmas.
822 - The number of houses Santa would need to visit every second if he were to make all his deliveries.