Design guru Steven Heller explains how Father Christmas became branded as a jolly bearded old man in a red suit.
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Artist: Kodaly, performed by Philharmonia OrchestraAlbum: Various Artists: Dysfunctional Family XmasLabel: AngelPurchase: AmazonChristmas Carol
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