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Howard Jacobson: Christmas

Howard Jacobson recalls the healthy mongrel mix of traditions in his Jewish family's festivities at Christmas.

Howard Jacobson recalls the healthy mongrel mix of traditions in his Jewish family's festivities at Christmas.

"Let's rejoice in the eclecticism, I say, and find in the varieties of ways people choose to mark or miss the point of Christmas the universal love that is its message."

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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Sun 20 Dec 2015 08:48

A Point of View: Have yourself a very Jewish Christmas

A Point of View: Have yourself a very Jewish Christmas

Being Jewish is no reason not to celebrate Christmas, says the writer Howard Jacobson - although he draws the line at putting up a tree.

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  • Fri 18 Dec 2015 20:50
  • Sun 20 Dec 2015 08:48

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