The History of Fun

Polygon
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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.

  1. 12/24/2018

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  2. 12/17/2018

    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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  3. The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

    12/10/2018

    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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  4. Black Friday: A Brief History

    12/03/2018

    Black Friday: A Brief History

    A brief history of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  5. Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

    11/26/2018

    Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

    A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  6. Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

    11/19/2018

    Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

    A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  7. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History

    11/12/2018

    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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  8. Trick or Treating: A Brief History

    11/05/2018

    Trick or Treating: A Brief History

    Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
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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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  • Creator
    Polygon
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Vox Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    The History of Fun

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