Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

Categories:

Kids & Family Society & Culture

226 Episodes

  1. Backstory: A Visit From Saint Nicholas

    Published: 12/23/2020

  2. Your Christmas Memories: 2020, vol 3

    Published: 12/21/2020

  3. Backstory: Mrs. Claus

    Published: 12/19/2020

  4. Backstory: Poinsettias

    Published: 12/17/2020

  5. Your Christmas Memories: 2020, vol 2

    Published: 12/15/2020

  6. Backstory: Mince Pies

    Published: 12/13/2020

  7. Interview: Mark Voger, author of Holly Jolly

    Published: 12/12/2020

  8. Backstory: Christmas in Connecticut

    Published: 12/11/2020

  9. Your Christmas Memories: 2020, vol 1

    Published: 12/9/2020

  10. Backstory: Wassail

    Published: 12/7/2020

  11. Interview: Dana Nachman on her new documentary, Dear Santa

    Published: 12/5/2020

  12. Backstory: Snow Globes

    Published: 12/3/2020

  13. Bonus Episode: This. Is. Sheperdy!

    Published: 12/1/2020

  14. Backstory: Candy Canes

    Published: 11/28/2020

  15. Story Time: Brian reads "The Velveteen Rabbit"

    Published: 11/26/2020

  16. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Why do we say 'Merry Christmas'?

    Published: 11/23/2020

  17. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Christmas Advertisements

    Published: 11/20/2020

  18. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — The Nutcracker

    Published: 11/17/2020

  19. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 3

    Published: 11/14/2020

  20. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 2

    Published: 11/11/2020

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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!