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19 December 2023

Episode 636

29 minutes


Photo: Luke O'Donovan

We head to Naples and the Nordics for some seasonal fun. And we soak up some festive cheer in London. 

 

19 December 2023

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Chapter 1

7 minutes


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Chapter 1

Christmas urbanism

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Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo, producer of ‘The Urbanist’ on Monocle Radio, discusses seasonal urban design and the impact Christmas can have on the design and function of our cities.

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Chapter 2

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Napoli Nativity set

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In cities worldwide, Christmas crafts are closely linked to their regions and people. Pieces might span bespoke festive decorations made by carpenters and custom nativity sets by traditional craftspeople. Monocle’s Isabella Jewell investigates.

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Chapter 3

3 minutes


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Adventsstjerne

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Monocle’s Gabriele Dellisanti considers the traditional paper stars that hang in windows, brightening up homes and streets across the Nordics.

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Chapter 4

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The Gingerbread City

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We visit London's annual sweet-smelling metropolis that champions sustainable design ideas in food form. It includes edible houses, train stations, bridges and parks.

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Chapter 5

4 minutes


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Chapter 5

Les Cabris

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Grace Charlton considers an Alpine chalet built to host ski camps for kids. There, the architecture shuns traditional Swiss forms in favour of its young guests’ needs.

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