The History of Fun

Dec 23 2018 6k
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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 (Season Finale)

Dec 23 2018 55 mins  
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

Dec 16 2018 53 mins  
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

Dec 09 2018 40 mins  
A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Friday: A Brief History

Dec 02 2018 47 mins  
A brief history of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History

Nov 25 2018 40 mins  
A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History

Nov 18 2018 32 mins  
A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History

Nov 11 2018 54 mins  
A brief history of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trick or Treating: A Brief History

Nov 04 2018 47 mins  
Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mischief Night before Halloween: A Brief History

Oct 28 2018 31 mins  
A brief history of Mischief Night, the night before Halloween Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming soon: Holiday Traditions

Sep 24 2018 1 mins  
We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The History of Fun, all about the origins of our favorite holiday traditions. Trick or treating! Krampus! The Icelandic Yule Cat! Season 2 of The History of Fun will kick off on Monday, October 29. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices