Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

Categories:

Kids & Family Society & Culture

226 Episodes

  1. Backstory: A Charlie Brown Christmas

    Published: 12/1/2021

  2. Christmas Past Presents: Christmas on Henry Street

    Published: 11/29/2021

  3. Backstory: Jingle Bells

    Published: 11/28/2021

  4. Story Time: The Doll's Ghost, by F. Marion Crawford

    Published: 11/26/2021

  5. Backstory: TV Christmas romance movies

    Published: 11/25/2021

  6. Brian has a WICKED BIG Announcement!

    Published: 11/18/2021

  7. Interview: Brandon Gray, co-author of I'll Be Home For Christmas Movies

    Published: 11/4/2021

  8. Christmas Past Presents: The Midnight Carols: Chapter 1

    Published: 10/31/2021

  9. Christmas Past Presents: The Professor and the Tilted Glass

    Published: 10/25/2021

  10. Story Time: The Wicked Editor's Christmas Dream

    Published: 10/19/2021

  11. Playlist: A festive five pack of Christmas tracks from indie artists

    Published: 10/10/2021

  12. Interview: Thomas Ruys Smith on the Christmas Stories of 19th Century America

    Published: 9/29/2021

  13. Roundtable: Two Truths and a Lie, 80s edition with Todd Killian and Gerry Davilla

    Published: 9/20/2021

  14. Story Time: The Burglar's Christmas

    Published: 9/10/2021

  15. History Lesson: The Eggnog Riot

    Published: 9/1/2021

  16. Quiz Show — Christmas Trivia with Bob and Mary Ellen from Illinois

    Published: 4/23/2021

  17. Interview: Geoff LeBaron, director of the annual Christmas Bird Count

    Published: 3/2/2021

  18. Interview: Julia Georgallis, author of How to Eat Your Christmas Tree

    Published: 1/25/2021

  19. Christmas 2020

    Published: 12/25/2020

  20. Your Christmas Memories: 2020, vol 4

    Published: 12/24/2020

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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 ninth 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 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!