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Ep. 23
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Get the decorations down from the loft and pop the tree up, because this week we're talking about: Christmas. We'll be covering the interesting history of Christmas traditions; from Carols to Decorations and did Coca-Cola invent Santa? Plus subscribers will get the famous 4th part which this week looks at the Christmas truce in World War 1 and which team triumphed in the game of football in no man's land.
**WARNING FOR PARENTS: This features some very grown up chat about Santa, so maybe not one to listen to in ear shot of any kids**
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