In this episode, the journey goes from ancient birth stories in Judea, through pagan solstice feasts, medieval misrule and Germanic Yule, to modern Santa advertising campaigns and billion-dollar shopping seasons.

In this episode, the journey goes from ancient birth stories in Judea, through pagan solstice feasts, medieval misrule and Germanic Yule, to modern Santa advertising campaigns and billion-dollar shopping seasons.

Christmas: From Manger to Megastore-How a Winter Feast Conquered the World

This podcast is best aimed at relatively experienced, independent travellers who want practical, professional-level planning advice for multi-region trips, rather than pure inspiration or stories.Interests groups• Independent travellers or small-group travellers who plan their own itineraries and want expert tips on logistics, safety, seasons, and on-the-ground choices.• English-speaking listeners in major outbound markets (e.g., US, UK, EU, Australia) who are considering cross-continent or multi-stop itineraries and want guidance across destinations, not just in one country.

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This podcast is best aimed at relatively experienced, independent travellers who want practical, professional-level planning advice for multi-region trips, rather than pure inspiration or stories. Interests groups • Independent travellers or small-group travellers who plan their own itineraries and want expert tips on logistics, safety, seasons, and on-the-ground choices. • English-speaking listeners in major outbound markets (e.g., US, UK, EU, Australia) who are considering cross-continent or multi-stop itineraries and want guidance across destinations, not just in one country.

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Christmas: From Manger to Megastore-How a Winter Feast Conquered the World

Christmas: From Manger to Megastore-How a Winter Feast Conquered the World