The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)
24/12/2018 | 54 mins.
There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History
17/12/2018 | 53 mins.
Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History
10/12/2018 | 40 mins.
A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black Friday: A Brief History
03/12/2018 | 47 mins.
A brief history of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History
26/11/2018 | 40 mins.
A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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