Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

The History of Fun

Vox Media Podcast Network

Film Reviews, Tv & Film, Hobbies, Video Games, Leisure

4.8 • 605 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2018

⏱️ 51 minutes

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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

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0:00.0	Hello podcast fans, I'm Bradley Simpson. When I think about the stories that stayed with me,
0:04.6	one that immediately comes to mind, is Ratatooie. A talented route who just wants to cook, and honestly,
0:09.7	I was glued to my screen straight away. And now I'm hooked on FX's The Bear on Disney Plus.
0:14.7	I love everything about it. I love the styling, the tension, the drama. It's the best thing I've
0:19.2	watched in ages. Only the greatest
0:21.0	stories stay with you for a lifetime, and honestly, it's true. So, what will be your next great
0:25.8	story on Disney Plus? Copyright 2025 Disney and its related entities. 18 plus, subscription required.
0:44.7	Hello, welcome to the history of fun, where we explore the hidden backstories of the things you love.
0:45.6	My name is Russ Frustick.
0:47.2	Today I'm joined by Chris Plant.
0:48.2	Hello.
0:50.2	Hey, Chris.
0:52.5	How's your holiday season going?
0:55.3	It's your jingle bellin.
0:58.0	Like Magellan?
0:58.6	Yep.
1:00.0	That's what it's like.
1:01.0	Okay.
1:06.8	And I'm also joined by Allegra Frank, our expert for the day.
1:08.1	Welcome, Allegra.
1:09.4	Hello, thank you.
1:12.5	I don't know if you saw the face I made when you opened the show but the volume on my computer was very high now I'm deaf I did redline it a little bit but I you know
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