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Welcome to CreativeUEA, building on a longstanding history of creativity and innovation by showcasing creative research, practice, and events across the University of East Anglia.
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In the Hot Seat | Santa vs Father Christmas – where did they originate from? 🎅

UEA’s Christmas expert, Professor of American Literature and Culture, Thomas Ruys Smith, unwraps the surprising history behind Santa🎄

#ChristmasHistory #SantaClaus #FatherChristmas #UEAResearch
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Ever wanted to know more about the origins of Santa?

Prof @thomasruyssmith.com from our School of Philosophy, Politics and Area Studies explores the literary and artistic origins behind Santa in his new book.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3JRtvUJ

#Christmas #SantaClaus #Academia
Book cover of "Searching for Santa Claus" by Thomas Ruys Smith, featuring a vintage illustration of Santa Claus in a workshop setting.
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The Shipping Forecast has inspired art, poetry and music, saved lives, and soothed the nation to sleep – according to our maritime historians Prof @clairejowitt.bsky.social and Dr @benjaminredding.bsky.social.

Read more👉 bit.ly/3KnUdV3

#ShippingForecast #History #Radio

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Ocean being split by waves of a passing ship off-camera
October 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM