Miscellaneous
In a holiday edition of Assorted Goods, we take a look at a pair of Christmas-themed stories from out in the world. First, with the economics behind the iconic Christmas tree itself, why are tree prices soaring? And is there a shift coming to the kinds of trees people want to buy? Then, a look at just how much spending takes place during the holiday season, and how far in debt shoppers will go to meet the expectations that we've set for each other when the holidays roll in. In the second half of the episode, the creation and evolution of Christmas over the centuries. Is this really a Christian holiday? Or are its roots found in the religious traditions of another kind? Finally, the tale of a real Christmas miracle and a brief moment of peace within the chaos of war. The last episode of the 2010's has got all you need to settle in with a hot drink and a tasty snack.