Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

Categories:

Kids & Family Society & Culture

239 Episodes

  1. Backstory: Golden Age Christmas TV Cartoons

    Published: 4/12/2017

  2. Story Time: The House of Seven Santas, Part 1

    Published: 1/12/2017

  3. Backstory: Christmas Lights

    Published: 30/11/2017

  4. Backstory: Department Store Santas

    Published: 27/11/2017

  5. Backstory: Christmas Advertisements

    Published: 23/11/2017

  6. Trailer — Christmas Past 2017 Season

    Published: 1/11/2017

  7. Christmas Day 2016

    Published: 25/12/2016

  8. Christmas Eve 2016

    Published: 24/12/2016

  9. Backstory: Sugar Plums

    Published: 21/12/2016

  10. Backstory: Christmas Old Time Radio

    Published: 17/12/2016

  11. Backstory: Christmas Cards

    Published: 13/12/2016

  12. Backstory: Wrapping Paper

    Published: 9/12/2016

  13. Backstory: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Published: 5/12/2016

  14. Backstory: Letters to Santa

    Published: 1/12/2016

  15. Backstory: Gingerbread Houses

    Published: 27/11/2016

  16. Backstory: Santa Claus, Part 3

    Published: 23/11/2016

  17. Backstory: Santa Claus, Part 2

    Published: 19/11/2016

  18. Backstory: Santa Claus, Part 1

    Published: 15/11/2016

  19. Trailer: Introducing Christmas Past

    Published: 1/11/2016

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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!
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