Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

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239 Episodes

  1. Backstory: Christmas in Connecticut

    Published: 11/12/2020
  2. Your Christmas Memories: 2020, vol 1

    Published: 9/12/2020
  3. Backstory: Wassail

    Published: 7/12/2020
  4. Interview: Dana Nachman on her new documentary, Dear Santa

    Published: 5/12/2020
  5. Backstory: Snow Globes

    Published: 3/12/2020
  6. Bonus Episode: This. Is. Sheperdy!

    Published: 1/12/2020
  7. Backstory: Candy Canes

    Published: 28/11/2020
  8. Story Time: Brian reads "The Velveteen Rabbit"

    Published: 26/11/2020
  9. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Why do we say 'Merry Christmas'?

    Published: 23/11/2020
  10. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Christmas Advertisements

    Published: 20/11/2020
  11. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — The Nutcracker

    Published: 17/11/2020
  12. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 3

    Published: 14/11/2020
  13. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 2

    Published: 11/11/2020
  14. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 1

    Published: 8/11/2020
  15. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Sugar Plums

    Published: 5/11/2020
  16. Interview: Alex Palmer, author of The Atlas of Christmas

    Published: 2/11/2020
  17. Story Time: Brian reads "Smee"

    Published: 30/10/2020
  18. Story Time: Brian reads "It Was the Same Christmas Morning"

    Published: 23/10/2020
  19. Story Time: Brian reads "My Christmas Dinner"

    Published: 16/10/2020
  20. Story Time: Brian reads "The Lone Scout's Christmas"

    Published: 9/10/2020

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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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