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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 201508:48
BBC Radio 4
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