What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?

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When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serious, big business -- and, more than once, they played a vital role in Japan's postwar economy. In part one of this week's special tw ...  Show more

Chances are that you've heard of the alleged war on Christmas, which some believe is an effort to distance the celebration from its origins. But what are those origins, exactly -- and where do modern Christmas traditions come from? Tune in to learn more. Join Ben and Matt as t ...

The launch of a new Lego line specifically for girls brings up the question of gender neutral toys. Should there be different toys for boys and girls?

Christmas Special - Story's for Kids at Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas' 'The Grinch' and if you'd like to support the Stories fo Kids Podcast, you can buy us a coffee using the link below.  All support graciously accepted 😁 www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesforkids Merry C ...  Show more