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Christmas Past

By: Brian Earl
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  • Summary

  • 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, soon entering 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 new book is out now from Lyons Press and Recorded books! Get your copy today, wherever books are sold. And remember...it makes a great gift!
    © 2024 Christmas Past
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Episodes
  • Christmas 2023

    Christmas 2023
    Dec 25 2023

    It's our eighth consecutive Christmas together. As we close out the 2023 season, we're taking a look back at the news and trends that made this Christmas what it was.

    Thank you all for another wonderful Christmas season together.

    Merry Christmas! And until we meet again, may your days be merry and bright.

    Music in this Episode

    "Deck the Halls A" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
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    9 mins
  • Backstory — Boxing Day

    Backstory — Boxing Day
    Dec 22 2023

    Here in America, the day after Christmas is simply that: the day after. The party's over. But in England, it's an official holiday. December 26 — Boxing Day — is the Christmas afterparty you've been missing out on. What's the story? And what does it have to do with boxing? Paul Kerensa joins Christmas Past to...unpack the box.

    Mentioned in this Episode
    • Paul Kerensa
    • Hark! The Biography of Christmas, by Paul Kerensa
    Music in this Episode
    • "Good King Wenceslas" — U.S. Army Band, via Wikimedia Commons
    • "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" — DJ Williams, via Youtube Audio Library
    • "In the Bleak Midwinter" — Julius H., via Pixabay
    • "Emotional Piano Improvisation" — Alexander Nakarada, via Film Music
    • "Holiday Gift" — Kai Engel, via Free Music Archive

    Section from A Christmas Carol read by Peter John Keeble, courtesy of Librivox
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    12 mins
  • Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 2

    Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 2
    Dec 20 2023

    Christmas Day is less than a week from now. In this final stretch of the 2023 season, let's have another gathering of the Christmas Past family. Yes, it’s time once again for an episode dedicated just to you and your Christmas memories. Cozy up by the fire with us for a little Christmas reminiscing.

    Music in this Episode
    • "A Very Brady Special" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
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    10 mins
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I just the small moments of christmas

This podcast is so amazing! give it a try and be transported to the traditions of the past.

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