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A history of Father Christmas

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996) by BBC

Dec 27, 199613:10Society & Culture

Santa Claus or Father Christmas? The origin of the Patron saint of Christmas is explored. Plus, the surprising popularity of a Tickle Me Elmo toy has caused prices to skyrocket.

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A history of Father Christmas is an episode from Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996) by BBC. Santa Claus or Father Christmas? The origin of the Patron saint of Christmas is explored. Plus, the surprising pop...

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Published Dec 27, 1996, 13:10 long, audio available.

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Santa Claus or Father Christmas? The origin of the Patron saint of Christmas is explored. Plus, the surprising popularity of a Tickle Me Elmo toy has caused prices to skyrocket.

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A history of Father Christmas is an episode from Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996) by BBC.

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Published Dec 27, 1996 and 13:10 long