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    The History of Fun

    The History of Fun

    The History of Fun

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    Length:
    36 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    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.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 36 episodes

    Title

    The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)

    There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: ...

    55 minutes
    		Dec 24, 2018

    Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

    Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fas...

    53 minutes
    		Dec 17, 2018

    The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

    A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland. Learn more about your ad ...

    40 minutes
    		Dec 10, 2018

    Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

    A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

    40 minutes
    		Nov 26, 2018

    Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

    A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

    32 minutes
    		Nov 19, 2018

    The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History

    A brief history of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Learn more about your ad choices....

    54 minutes
    		Nov 12, 2018

    Trick or Treating: A Brief History

    Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating. Learn more a...

    47 minutes
    		Nov 05, 2018

    Coming soon: Holiday Traditions

    We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The Histor...

    1 minute
    		Sep 25, 2018

    Karaoke: A Brief History

    This week on The History of Fun, Allegra regales us with the origins of Karaoke and the...

    50 minutes
    		Aug 20, 2018

    SNICK: A Brief History

    Alright, it's a Saturday night, it's 1995. What are you gonna do? Well, you're probably...

    51 minutes
    		Aug 13, 2018