How does Christmas work?

BrainStuff

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Science, Technology, Natural Sciences

3.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2012

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Christmas is the biggest holiday on the American calendar -- but how did it get this way? Travel back in time with Marshall Brain as he explores the evolution of Christmas in this special holiday episode.

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