What are the similarities and differences in how Christmas is celebrated? Abi Taiwo gives her view having moved from Nigeria to Ireland 20 years ago.

Emma Power and Laura Fox share some Christmas shopping tips in the first of the 12 Pods of Christmas.

A short burst of festive podcast cheer every morning. You’ll hear comedy, music, personal stories and life hacks giving you a little light relief on the busy build-up to the big day. Every day we’ll drop something new and unexpected! Starts Monday 9th December.