Christmas Links #23

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy: Santa.
"Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It's not for the reason you may think. In an updated version of an episode from 2018, Tim Harford tells the story of Christmas and consumerism."

My Painful Quest to Find the Worst Christmas Movie Ever Made:
"From 'Homeless for the Holidays' to 'Christmas in Hollywood' to 'Ho Ho Nooooooo!!! It's Mr. Bill's Christmas Special!'"

Festive spirits restored as Cambs village given beautiful Christmas tree:
""It honestly made me cry when they said they had got one for us. I was so, so happy""

An ICU nurse reveals the one thing we should all remember this Christmas:
"Louise, 27, is an intensive care nurse who lives and works in London. Here, she tells Stylist what it’s like working in the ward at Christmas – and shares the powerful message we should all remember on the day, and beyond."

Slush, a love story: How a Christmas drink in a beef bucket won me over:
"It's a frozen concoction loved by thousands. And, yes, it's best made in an unusual container."