1. Montana was not yet a state on December 25th, 1864, but it was the day when U.S. Army Colonel John Mullan and his troops created the first road across the state, which later became known as the Mullan Road.

2. On December 25th, 1894, Montana's first Christmas seal was issued to raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis. The seal was designed by artist Archie Gunn and sold for one cent.

3. In 1916, a blizzard struck Montana on Christmas Day, causing severe damage and loss of life. The storm lasted for three days and dumped up to 60 inches of snow in some parts of the state, leaving communities isolated and without power.

4. On December 25th, 1938, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northwest Montana, causing damage in the cities of Kalispell and Whitefish. It was the most powerful earthquake to hit Montana in the 20th century.

5. December 25th, 1996, was a record-breaking day for snowfall in Montana. The town of Lincoln received 29 inches of snow, while other areas of the state reported up to 40 inches. The storm caused widespread travel disruptions and power outages.