Why Does Santa Live In The North Pole? A Political Cartoonist's Vision
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews historian Fiona Halloran about the origins of placing Santa in the North Pole.
Arts
Encore: Among Santa And Mistletoe, A British Christmas Includes Comedy
For many people in the United Kingdom, the Christmas season includes a visit to a pantomime or a silly comedy musical. This story originally aired on Dec. 25, 2014 on All Things Considered.
From Indian Villages To West Elm Shelves: Handmade Crafts Go High-End
That $2,300 rug with a faded floral pattern at West Elm? The $50 picture frame made of bone at Bloomingdale's? Both handcrafted by artisans in India.
Iñárritu Delivers A '360-Degree Emotional Experience' In 'The Revenant'
The Revenant is a brutal Western, set in 1823. Filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu shot the film chronologically, using only natural sunlight and firelight in remote areas of Canada and Argentina.
Stand-Up Comedy: A Stage View
Stand-up comedians… sometimes they hit it right on the money and the room is soaring with laughter.
'Another Great Year For TV': David Bianculli On The Best (And Worst) Of 2015
Though broadcast TV didn't impress him much this year, critic David Bianculli says Better Call Saul and a number of other shows from cable and streaming services made 2015 a great year for viewers.
From Beetroot To Pineapple, Homemade Wines Sweeten Christmas In India
Across India, Christian communities make sweet homemade wines for the festive season from an array of local fruit, roots and grain. But the know-how behind this ancient tradition may be disappearing.
Big, Bold, Wild: We Re-Create Christmas Dinners Of Centuries Past
Same Christmas dinner as last year? You're doing it wrong. In 17th-century Britain, Christmas dinner was a lavish, experimental, 12-day drunken affair. Think Mardi Gras with snow.
Recess!
Host Ophira Eisenberg and house musician Jonathan Coulton ring the bell for recess, and take classic games to the next level in "Playground Nationals."
Arts And Crafts!
We welcome an unusual VIP to the studio (he couldn't make it to a live taping).