In the final Public Lecture of 2020, Chris Budd presents a selection (box) of mathematical Christmas treats, discussing important festive topics and questions, such as:
Why is Christmas on Christmas Day?
The great Christmas jumper off
How to survive the Strictly Final
What is the best route for Santa to deliver all of the presents
How to fold and cut the best Christmas present
How to cut the Christmas Cake
And, in homage to 2020....How to organise the ultimate Zoom party
He also discusses The Christmas Stocking Theorem and its application to a famous Christmas Carol.
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