December is a busy month for aviation. While cargo airlines rush to deliver presents, some carriers get into the Christmas spirit by decorating aircraft with festive liveries and organizing special holiday initiatives.  

To help get you in the festive mood, AeroTime has collated some fun facts about Christmas in the skies. Do you know the names of the first astronaut crew to spend Christmas in space? Perhaps you know which carrier is referred to as the ‘official airline of Santa Claus’?