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Should we return to the forgotten tradition of ‘long Christmas’?

“It’s time for a return to the forgotten tradition of ‘Long Christmas’ because January should be a time for geniality, cheerfulness, and gentle gluttony, not shivering abstinence made worse by a rigorous fitness regime” That’s the view of Journalist...

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08.00 10 Jan 2023


Should we return to the forgotten tradition of ‘long Christmas’?


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08.00 10 Jan 2023


“It’s time for a return to the forgotten tradition of ‘Long Christmas’ because January should be a time for geniality, cheerfulness, and gentle gluttony, not shivering abstinence made worse by a rigorous fitness regime”

That’s the view of Journalist Melanie McDonagh who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.


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