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The History of Fun Polygon
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4.7 • 571 Ratings
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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.
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The War on Christmas: A Brief History
There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is.
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Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History
Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah.
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The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History
A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland.
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Black Friday: A Brief History
A brief history of Black Friday.
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Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History
A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa.
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Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History
A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon
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Customer Reviews
Great but more episodes
More episodes pls
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i’ve been listening to this show since it first started coming out. i still relisten to it all the time, and recommend it to my friends. if i could have one wish in the world, it would be for more episodes. you guys are great!
Born too late to explore the world, and too late to listen to this as it came out.
Love the podcast. found it from a tweet from allegra about the neopets episode. i really wish more would be coming out.