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An Orangeman and a lapsed Papist argue about Irish history, but it鈥檚 Christmas so David Hume and Tim McGarry are embracing the Yuletide spirit and calling a temporary truce.

Instead of locking horns and trading blows over the twists and turns of Irish history, David and Tim unite to take a light-hearted but scholarly look at the history of Christmas from the birth of Jesus to modern times. Together they鈥檒l ask some tough questions about Christmas and seek out the answers. Do we celebrate Christmas on the wrong date? Is Christmas just a Pagan festival repacked by Christians? Is Christmas Catholic or Protestant? David and Tim will quiz historians, biblical scholars, religious experts and social scientists to get to the bottom of Christmas. Along the way they discover some quirky facts, debunk some myths and, who knows, maybe even agree on a few things. In keeping with the festive mood there are a few Christmas comedy sketches.

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Christmas Eve 2021 13:05

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  • Christmas Eve 2020 13:05
  • Christmas Eve 2021 13:05