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Christmas: What The Fa-La-La-La-La?

By: Grace Dent, Paul Kerensa
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Summary

Christmas is the world's biggest festival, yet we barely understand how we got here. Somewhere between Jesus, Dickens and Coke, Christmas became the beloved chaotic present-fest that it currently is. If it's a turkey, we should really stop stuffing it. So let's unwrap it instead....

Join journalist Grace Dent, comedian Paul Kerensa and a house-full of special guests for a festive, fun and fact-filled sleigh-ride through the history of our Christmas traditions.

Please note: Father Christmas would like you to know that this series might not be suitable for children.

A TBI Media production for Audible Originals.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Post Early for Christmas

    Ep. 1: Post Early for Christmas
    Dec 5 2019

    Another Christmas is on the cards... but what’s on the cover? From Santa to Scrooge, a snoozing Saviour to a Silent Night, you’ll be shocked at just how wrong they can be. 6Music presenter (and part-time Father Christmas) Shaun Keaveny drops in on Grace and Paul to unwrap it all.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Dames and Donkeys

    Ep. 2: Dames and Donkeys
    Dec 5 2019

    From Nativity to Nutcracker, via Pantomime dames and the first carols. Grace and Paul are joined by Lucy Porter to put Christmas on the stage, shout “Your best days are behind you!” then realise that oh no they’re not.
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  • Ep. 3: Stocking Fillers

    Ep. 3: Stocking Fillers
    Dec 5 2019

    Ho ho... who? Grace, Paul and comedian Andy Zaltzman unpick St Nick. Find out how to spot the difference between Father Christmas and Santa, and meet Saint Nicholas; the first person to use an automatic door, who was born in a country named after turkey, and lived in a town named after myrrh... how Christmassy!
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    32 mins
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Enjoyable chat show style podcast. Special guest share anecdotes about their own Christmas and a Christmas historian explains the myths and origins of Christmas traditions.

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Really light-hearted and funny. fantastic presenters and lots of festive facts. A perfect Christmas podcast!

Festive Funnies

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A lof interesting facts presented in a humourous and knowledgable format. Well presented and entertaining

I did not know that

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A great book for all you need to know about the history and traditions of Christmas

Great

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Good Christmas listening. Very humorous and informative about our Christmas pasts. I recommend this one.

funny festive stuff

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