A History of Christmas with Paul Kerensa
Comedy history written and performed by Paul Kerensa
A History of Christmas with Paul Kerensa offers a humorous and informative journey through the festive traditions of the past 4000 years.
19 December 2024
A History of Christmas with Paul Kerensa Join author of Hark! The Biography of Christmas, Paul Kerensa, for a fun festive whizz through 4000 years of Christmas past—from how Jingle Bells became the first song in space to the bizarre link between In Dulci Jubilo and the Macarena. Paul Kerensa is a British Comedy Award-winning writer (BBC’s Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian, and festive historian, whose show on BBC history previously enjoyed a fine crowd at The Tabard. Now he’s back with a sleigh ride through the twelve days that made Christmas—from St. Francis of Assisi's live Nativity scene to the only legal carol of the 18th century. You’ll laugh, learn, but above all, feel incredibly Christmassy in this one-man show of comedy and carolling. Singing and Santa hats are optional!