Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

Categories:

Kids & Family Society & Culture

239 Episodes

  1. Backstory: A Meatless Christmas Eve Meal

    Published: 18/12/2023

  2. A Visit to Old Fezziwig's Christmas Eve Ball

    Published: 17/12/2023

  3. Backstory: Christmas Postage Stamps

    Published: 15/12/2023

  4. Interview: Christopher Knight on The Brady Bunch: The Voice of Christmas

    Published: 13/12/2023

  5. Backstory: Shortbread

    Published: 11/12/2023

  6. Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 1

    Published: 10/12/2023

  7. Backstory: Wishbooks

    Published: 8/12/2023

  8. Backstory: Stollen

    Published: 6/12/2023

  9. Backstory: The Mari Lwyd

    Published: 4/12/2023

  10. Backstory: Christmas Seals

    Published: 1/12/2023

  11. Backstory: The Twelve Days of Christmas

    Published: 29/11/2023

  12. Backstory: Elves

    Published: 27/11/2023

  13. Backstory: Nutcrackers

    Published: 23/11/2023

  14. Story Time: The Christmas Sing In Our Village

    Published: 16/11/2023

  15. Interview: The Christmas Stories of Mary Wilkins Freeman

    Published: 9/11/2023

  16. Story Time: The Captain of the Polestar

    Published: 31/10/2023

  17. Christmas 2022

    Published: 25/12/2022

  18. Backstory: Pfeffernusse

    Published: 23/12/2022

  19. Backstory: Christmas Popcorn Tins

    Published: 21/12/2022

  20. Backstory: Panettone

    Published: 19/12/2022

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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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