Christmas Past
A podcast by Brian Earl

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239 Episodes
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Backstory: The War on Christmas
Published: 16/12/2018 -
Learning the Truth About Santa Claus
Published: 13/12/2018 -
Backstory: The Twelve Days of Christmas (the song)
Published: 10/12/2018 -
Interview: Welcome to Tinsel Town's Jenna Knorr and Adam Ganong
Published: 8/12/2018 -
Backstory: The WPIX Yule Log
Published: 7/12/2018 -
Backstory: Miracle on 34th Street
Published: 4/12/2018 -
Backstory: Fruit cake
Published: 1/12/2018 -
Backstory: Did Charles Dickens Really "Invent" Christmas?
Published: 28/11/2018 -
Backstory: Why do we say "Merry Christmas"?
Published: 25/11/2018 -
A Podcast Family Thanksgiving 2018
Published: 22/11/2018 -
Trailer — Christmas Past 2018 Season
Published: 8/11/2018 -
Roundtable — Trick or Treat! I'm going as Tis the Podcast for Halloween
Published: 31/10/2018 -
Backstory: Christmas in July
Published: 15/07/2018 -
Christmas 2017
Published: 24/12/2017 -
Christmas Memories 2017
Published: 22/12/2017 -
Backstory: A Christmas Story
Published: 20/12/2017 -
Backstory: Eggnog
Published: 18/12/2017 -
Backstory: La Buche du Noel
Published: 14/12/2017 -
Backstory: The Nutcracker
Published: 11/12/2017 -
Backstory: Holly
Published: 7/12/2017
Behind every Christmas tradition is a story, often a forgotten one. Every year as we put up a tree and pour the eggnog, we’re continuing generations-old narratives, while being mostly unaware of their starting chapters. Join Brian Earl to explore the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. It's equal parts nerdy deep dive and warmhearted celebration. Think: NPR meets Clement Clarke Moore! Christmas Past is one of the longest running Christmas podcasts, now in its tenth season. Vanity Fair says: "With excellent production, engaging narration, and short, digestible running times, Christmas Past is perfect to put on while decorating your tree or preparing Christmas dinner."Brian's 2022 book, Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions, is available in hardcover from Lyons Press and an audiobook from Recorded Books! Get your copy today wherever books are sold. And remember...it makes a great gift!