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Did you know... that throughout the Cold War, "subversive" persons at the BBC had their files marked with a "Christmas tree"?

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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 07:48, 20 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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... that during the Cold War, having a "Christmas tree" on one's BBC vetting file was not a festive gesture of goodwill? Source: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/mar/05/broadcasting.bbc (others listed in article)
- ALT1: ... that from the Second World War until the end of the Cold War, 'subversive' persons at the BBC had their files marked with a "Christmas tree"? Source: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/mar/05/broadcasting.bbc (others listed in article)

Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Daniel Webster Davis
Comment: Would be nice to have this on the front page this month, if possible 🎄 'Tis the season...

Created by AFreshStart (talk). Self-nominated at 05:21, 3 December 2021 (UTC).[reply]

Article long enough and new enough, generally well-cited. Not entirely sure about the use of quotation marks in the title, but I can't say it's wrong either. Hook is verifiable, QPQ done, no copyvio detected. I'd say ALT1 is clearer. Juxlos (talk) 13:25, 3 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I was unsure about the use of quotation marks in the title. I veered towards using them as the sources state that the icon was not intentionally a Christmas tree, even though this is the common name for it, but I'm not fussed either way. Stricken original hook in favour of ALT1 as I agree that it's clearer. Thank you! 🙂 —🎄☃️❄️Season's greetings from AFreshStart! (talk)❄️☃️🎄 05:23, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
- @Juxlos and AFreshStart: this would be an excellent christmas quirky if both of you were willing to save it! theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (they/she?) 04:29, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good to me! —🎄☃️❄️ Season's greetings from AFreshStart (talk) ❄️☃️🎄 10:30, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 to T:DYK/P4

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