Daniel recalls his fear that each Christmas would be the last with his mum, and the Christmas present that led to a lifelong preoccupation with facial hair.

Daniel Ruiz Tizon's Advent Calendar

4th December: 'The Beard of '83'

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Daniel looks back at the Christmas he believes led to him becoming estranged from the festive period. 

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3rd December: 'Mercedes'

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Daniel recalls the experimental Christmas of 1976. Above: a picture of that morning whose story has altered in recent years.

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2nd December: 'Unwrapped '76'

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In this opening episode, Daniel wonders where his search to rediscover Christmas should begin.

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1st December: 'Countdown'

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