Broadcast:

Friday 10th December 2021 (5pm on CBBC)

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About: 

Horrible Histories brings you a cracking Christmas special, delving into the origins of the festive season. 

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Meet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes. Step aside Santa, we've got the other Christmas spirits, including Joulopukki, the Finnish Festive Goat.

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Don't miss the stories behind the first ever Christmas tree, the first nativity scene, why Henry VIII thought Elizabeth's gift was boring, and how the Romans celebrated Saturnalia by giving rubbish presents.

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And Charles Dickens sings us out, Slade stylie, revealing how the Victorians first introduced many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today.

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Cast & crew: See Series 9 page

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