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Allusionist 100. The Hundredth

May 27, 2019 The Allusionist
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To mark the 100th episode of the Allusionist, here’s a celebratory parade of language-related facts.

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Allusionist 26: Xmas Man

December 2, 2015 The Allusionist

Historian Greg Jenner traces the origins of that mythical beardy man who turns up in December with gifts. And I ensure my permanent removal from everybody's Christmas card lists.

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In episodes Tags language, words, etymology, history, Christmas, Xmas, Greg Jenner, Oxford Games, Passion House Coffee Roasters, festive, festivities, Victorians, 19th century, children, romance, messages, code, non-verbal communication, Christmas cards, cards, post, postal reform, Roland Hill, penny post, stamps, postage, winter, St Nicholas, saints, Christianity, paganism, pagans, myth, mythological figures, Dutch, French, Pere Noel, Norse, Odin, Captain Christmas, Jesus, Christ, metaphor, clue, clew, Greek, mythology, myths, Valentine's cards, Valentine, heaven, yule, geol, morality, capitalism, tradition, Britain, England, Santa Claus, Father Christmas, flowers, floriography, Old English, soldiers, British Empire, Kris Kringle, presents, gifts, Frost King, Winter King
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