10 min

Special Bonus: Santa Claus 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

    • Business

Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It is not for the reason you may think. The story of Christmas and consumerism, with Tim Harford. And we’ll be back with season two of 50 Things in March 2019.
Producer: Ben Crighton

  • (C) BBC 2021

Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It is not for the reason you may think. The story of Christmas and consumerism, with Tim Harford. And we’ll be back with season two of 50 Things in March 2019.
Producer: Ben Crighton

10 min

  • (C) BBC 2021

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