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The Rest Is HistoryDec 21, 2020

10. Christmas

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Notable books mentioned: The Box of Delights by John Maysfield, Dominion by Tom Holland, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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The Box of Delights
John Maysfield

The host mentioned 'The Box of Delights' as part of his family's Christmas traditions, highlighting its significance during the festive season. He…

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Dominion
Tom Holland

The host mentioned the book 'Dominion' while discussing the historical accounts of the gospels and their discrepancies. It serves as a plug for the…

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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens

The host discusses the evolution of Christmas celebrations, highlighting the shift from communal festivities to more private observances. They refe…

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10. Christmas mentions The Box of Delights by John Maysfield, Dominion by Tom Holland, and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Is Christmas an ancient ritual or was it invented by Dickens? Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the transformation of Christmas from public to private event and decide when it became a commercial rather than spiritual celebration.
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  • The conversation centers on Christmas traditions and history.
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  • Referenced books include The Box of Delights by John Maysfield and Dominion by Tom Holland.
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Christmas traditions and history(1)Christmas traditions and media(1)history of Christianity(1)
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Families looking for Christmas traditionsIndividuals interested in the history of Christianity.Historians and those interested in cultural traditions

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The Box of Delights
John Maysfield
Best for Families looking for Christmas traditionsOften cited around Christmas traditions and media

“Refers to the 1980s BBC adaptation of John Maysfield's Christmassy novel watched every year.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Families looking for Christmas traditions
Key quote: “So my son and I always watch The Box of Delights.”
The host mentioned 'The Box of Delights' as part of his family's Christmas traditions, highlighting its significance during the festive season. He reminisced about watching the 1980s adaptation with his son, despite his wife's disinterest in the film.
ASIN: 1590172515
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Dominion
Tom Holland
Best for Individuals interested in the history of Christianity.Often cited around history of Christianity

“A book about the history of Christianity mentioned in the context of Christmas shopping.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in the history of Christianity.
Key quote: “Dominion, available from all good bookshops.”
The host mentioned the book 'Dominion' while discussing the historical accounts of the gospels and their discrepancies. It serves as a plug for the book, suggesting it covers the history of Christianity in detail.
ASIN: B0FG3GN37P
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
Best for Historians and those interested in cultural traditionsOften cited around Christmas traditions and history

“The discussion revolves around the impact of 'A Christmas Carol' on Christmas traditions and its themes of philanthropy and the tension between capitalism and benevolence.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in cultural traditions
Key quote: “I think the big shift in Christmas is actually from the collective to the private.”
The host discusses the evolution of Christmas celebrations, highlighting the shift from communal festivities to more private observances. They reference 'A Christmas Carol' to illustrate the importance of generosity and community during the holiday season.
ASIN: B0FQP9VBDD
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