Christmas Past

A podcast by Brian Earl

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226 Episodes

  1. Christmas Past Classic: Backstory — Santa Claus, part 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Published: 10/9/2020
  8. Story Time: Brian reads “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains,” part 9

    Published: 10/4/2020
  9. Story Time: Brian reads “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains,” part 8

    Published: 9/29/2020
  10. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 7

    Published: 9/26/2020
  11. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 6

    Published: 9/23/2020
  12. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 5

    Published: 9/15/2020
  13. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 4

    Published: 9/8/2020
  14. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 3

    Published: 9/5/2020
  15. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 2

    Published: 9/2/2020
  16. Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 1

    Published: 8/31/2020
  17. Interview: Leon Day 2020 with crafter Juliette Williams

    Published: 6/25/2020
  18. Story Time: Brian reads "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land"

    Published: 6/10/2020
  19. Roundtable: Two Truths and a Lie, with Todd Killian, Carrie Mercer, and Chris Swietlik

    Published: 5/20/2020
  20. Story Time: Brian reads "The Heavenly Christmas Tree"

    Published: 5/6/2020

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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!