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Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It is not for the reason you may think. The story of Christmas and consumerism, with Tim Harford. And we’ll be back with season two of 50 Things in March 2019.

Producer: Ben Crighton

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Christmas Day 2018 02:50GMT
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