Join Christmas Past one last time in the 2022 season. It's our annual look back at the sights, sounds, news, and trends that made Christmas of 2022 what it was. Merry Christmas to all, and many thanks for being part of the 2022 season of Christmas Past. Music in This Episode  "This Christmas" — Hot Music, via Pixabay "Deck the Halls A" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Silent Night" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

Join Christmas Past one last time in the 2022 season. It's our annual look back at the sights, sounds, news, and trends that made Christmas of 2022 what it was. Merry Christmas to all, and many thanks for being part of the 2022 season of Christmas Past. Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-this-christmas-115680/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Christmas</a>" — Hot Music, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Deck%20the%20Halls%20A.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Deck the Halls A</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Silent%20Night.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Silent Night</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/It%20Came%20Upon%20a%20Midnight%20Clear.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">It Came Upon the Midnight Clear</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Christmas 2022

They're the spiced cookie with the funny sounding (to American ears) name. Pfeffernusse — or, "pepper nuts" in English — contain neither pepper nor nuts. And for centuries, the original recipe has been a closely guarded secret. Baker and podcaster Glen Warren joins me in this episode.  Mentioned in This Episode Seasons Eatings Podcast Music in This Episode  "The Poplar Grove" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Midvinter" — Scott Buckley, via scottbuckley.com.au "Felix Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words" Vassily Primakov, via Free Music Archive "The First Noel - Silent Night" — Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks, via Magnatune Compilation "Piano Moment" — Zakhar Valaha Music, via Pixabay "Jingle Bells" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

They're the spiced cookie with the funny sounding (to American ears) name. Pfeffernusse — or, "pepper nuts" in English — contain neither pepper nor nuts. And for centuries, the original recipe has been a closely guarded secret. Baker and podcaster Glen Warren joins me in this episode.  Mentioned in This Episode <a href="https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seasons Eatings Podcast</a> Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bitters/The_Poplar_Grove_1583" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Poplar Grove</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/midvinter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Midvinter</a>" — Scott Buckley, via <a href="http://scottbuckley.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottbuckley.com.au</a></li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/search?adv=1&amp;search-genre=Classical&amp;&amp;" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Felix Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words</a>" Vassily Primakov, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="http://download.magnatune.com/music/Magnatune%20Compilation/Christmas%20Music/18-The%20First%20Noel%20-%20Silent%20Night%20(Ralph%20Rousseau%20Meulenbroeks)-Magnatune%20Compilation.wav" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The First Noel - Silent Night</a>" — Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks, via Magnatune Compilation</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-piano-moment-9835/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Piano Moment</a>" — Zakhar Valaha Music, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/royalty-free-christmas-background-music/jingle-bells-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jingle Bells</a>" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Pfeffernusse

Those decorative tins filled with three kinds of popcorn have been a Christmas staple for decades. But...why? In this episode, we find out — by asking the guy responsible for the whole thing! Music in This Episode  "Blue Latex" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" — Ahmadmusic, via Pixabay "Sticktop" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Jul" — Scott Buckley, via scottbuckley.com.au "Tiled Chamber" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Jingle Bells" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

Those decorative tins filled with three kinds of popcorn have been a Christmas staple for decades. But...why? In this episode, we find out — by asking the guy responsible for the whole thing! Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/potions/blue-latex/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Latex</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-hark-the-herland-angles-sing-christmas-song-guitar-ahmad-mouavipour-12352/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hark the Herald Angels Sing</a>" — Ahmadmusic, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/sour-mash/sticktop/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sticktop</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/jul/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jul</a>" — Scott Buckley, via <a href="http://scottbuckley.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottbuckley.com.au</a></li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/kajubaa/tiled-chamber/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tiled Chamber</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/royalty-free-christmas-background-music/jingle-bells-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jingle Bells</a>" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Christmas Popcorn Tins

It's fluffy, sweet, and studded with raisins and candied fruit peel. It's the Italian Christmas cake known as Panettone. Get ready to talk with your hands, along with me and Max Miller of Tasting History as we dig in.  Mentioned in This Episode Tasting History Music in This Episode  "Bushwick Tarantella" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library "Saloon Piano - Ragtime Retro Vintage Jazz Comedy Music" — FreeGroove, via Pixabay "We Three Kings" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation "PianoCello" — Reverie Now, via Pixabay "Pop Vibration" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Good King Wenceslas" — Richard Irwin, via Hymns Without Words "Jingle Bells" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

It's fluffy, sweet, and studded with raisins and candied fruit peel. It's the Italian Christmas cake known as Panettone. Get ready to talk with your hands, along with me and Max Miller of Tasting History as we dig in.  Mentioned in This Episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TastingHistory" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tasting History</a> Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bushwick Tarantella</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-saloon-piano-ragtime-retro-vintage-jazz-comedy-music-110970/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saloon Piano - Ragtime Retro Vintage Jazz Comedy Music</a>" — FreeGroove, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="http://download.magnatune.com/music/Magnatune%20Compilation/Christmas%20Music/14-We%20Three%20Kings%20(James%20Edwards)-Magnatune%20Compilation.wav" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">We Three Kings</a>" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-pianocello-4102/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PianoCello</a>" — Reverie Now, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/potions/pop-vibration/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Vibration</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://play.hymnswithoutwords.com/good-king-wenceslas/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Good King Wenceslas</a>" — Richard Irwin, via Hymns Without Words</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/royalty-free-christmas-background-music/jingle-bells-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jingle Bells</a>" — Scott Holmes Music, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Panettone

Cozy up with the Christmas Past family for some reminiscing! It's one of our favorite annual traditions...where I turn things over to you and let you guide my sleigh tonight on a trip down memory lane! Music in this episode  "Instrument 12092021" — orangiromusik, via Pixabay "This Christmas" — Hot Music, via Pixabay  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

Cozy up with the Christmas Past family for some reminiscing! It's one of our favorite annual traditions...where I turn things over to you and let you guide my sleigh tonight on a trip down memory lane! Music in this episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-instrument-12092021-8362/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instrument 12092021</a>" — orangiromusik, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-this-christmas-115680/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Christmas</a>" — Hot Music, via Pixabay</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Your Christmas Memories, 2022

Most of the classic American Christmas songs come from the 1940s. What was it about that decade that accounts for an explosion of Christmas music that's stood the test of time? What is it about those songs that sounds so Christmassy? And why are Christmas classics so few and far between in recent generations? Join me and Berklee College of Music professor Chris North to dive in!  Music in This Episode  "Sleigh Ride" — Marcus Staab, via Musopen "Home for the Holidays" — Track Tribe, via Youtube Audio Library "Christmas Jazz" — Audio Coffee, via Pixabay "171221 - jazz style piano / day / happy / love / life" — WELC0MEИ0, via Pixabay "Christmas Magic Night" — Lesfm, via Pixabay "Night Jazz" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

Most of the classic American Christmas songs come from the 1940s. What was it about that decade that accounts for an explosion of Christmas music that's stood the test of time? What is it about those songs that sounds so Christmassy? And why are Christmas classics so few and far between in recent generations? Join me and Berklee College of Music professor Chris North to dive in!  Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://musopen.org/music/43992-sleigh-ride/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sleigh Ride</a>" — Marcus Staab, via Musopen</li> <li>"<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home for the Holidays</a>" — Track Tribe, via Youtube Audio Library</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-christmas-jazz-114753/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Jazz</a>" — Audio Coffee, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-171221-jazz-style-piano-day-happy-love-life-20558/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">171221 - jazz style piano / day / happy / love / life</a>" — WELC0MEИ0, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-christmas-magic-night-11648/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Magic Night</a>" — Lesfm, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-night-jazz-111372/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Night Jazz</a>" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Classic American Christmas Music

Strictly speaking, a Christmas carol is a song that tells the Nativity story. That's what made Edmund Sears's song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" so unusual when he wrote it. It didn't tell the story of Jesus's birth; it told the story of how people reacted to the news. This "humanist carol"  arrived at a time when music itself was in the midst of some major changes.  Music in This Episode  "Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9 no. 2" — Aya Higuchi, via Musopen "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library "Lullaby for a King" — Cathy Oakes, via Feels Like Christmas "Endless by PrabajithK"—Mild Relaxation, via Pixabay "Night Jazz" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay Piano samples from "Carol" and "Noel" generously played by Carrie from the Christmas Past family!  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

Strictly speaking, a Christmas carol is a song that tells the Nativity story. That's what made Edmund Sears's song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" so unusual when he wrote it. It didn't tell the story of Jesus's birth; it told the story of how people reacted to the news. This "humanist carol"  arrived at a time when music itself was in the midst of some major changes.  Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://musopen.org/music/108-nocturnes-op-9/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9 no. 2</a>" — Aya Higuchi, via Musopen</li> <li>"<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">It Came Upon a Midnight Clear</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Youtube Audio Library</li> <li>"<a href="https://feelslikechristmas.com/free-christmas-music/contemporary-instrumental/lullaby-for-a-king-cathy-oakes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lullaby for a King</a>" — Cathy Oakes, via Feels Like Christmas</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-endless-by-prabajithk-118998/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Endless by PrabajithK</a>"—Mild Relaxation, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-night-jazz-111372/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Night Jazz</a>" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay</li> <li>Piano samples from "Carol" and "Noel" generously played by Carrie from the Christmas Past family!</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

They're the festive party favors containing a paper crown, a trinket, and a joke — and wrapped in a package that goes "bang" when you open it! Christmas Crackers are an invention of the Victorian age. And more specifically, one confectioner named Tom Smith. Smith single handedly created a tradition that has endured for generations.  Mentioned in This Episode  Peter Kimpton's Website Tom Smith's Christmas Crackers — Book by Peter Kimpton  Music in This Episode  "The Kishner Method" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Forget" — Lesfm, via Pixabay "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen Christmas Piano Background Music" — Lesfm, via Pixabay "Sedative" — Lesfm, via Pixabay "Stress Relief Piano" — PianoAmor, via Pixabay "Night Jazz" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay    Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

They're the festive party favors containing a paper crown, a trinket, and a joke — and wrapped in a package that goes "bang" when you open it! Christmas Crackers are an invention of the Victorian age. And more specifically, one confectioner named Tom Smith. Smith single handedly created a tradition that has endured for generations.  Mentioned in This Episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.thekingofcrackers.co.uk/intro.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Kimpton's Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Crackers-Peter-Kimpton/dp/1851497404" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Smith's Christmas Crackers</a> — Book by Peter Kimpton</li> </ul> Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/kajubaa/the-kishner-method/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Kishner Method</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/beautiful-plays-forget-16026/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forget</a>" — Lesfm, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-christmas-piano-background-music-12208/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God Rest You Merry Gentlemen Christmas Piano Background Music</a>" — Lesfm, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-sedative-110241/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sedative</a>" — Lesfm, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/small-emotions-stress-relief-piano-117013/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stress Relief Piano</a>" — PianoAmor, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-night-jazz-111372/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Night Jazz</a>" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay</li> </ul>   Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Christmas Crackers

"Father Christmas"...that's what they call Santa Claus in England, right? Well, sort of, but there's more to it than that. Join me and guest professor Gerry Bowler to look into the origins of this often misunderstood Christmas character.  Music in This Episode  "A Peaceful Winter" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive "Sentimental Light Hopeful Tender Piano" — Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, via Pixabay "Classical Piano And Cello" — Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, via Pixabay "Romanesca" — Cheryl Ann Fulton, via Magnatune Compilation "I Saw Three Ships" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation "Modern Christmas Full no Santa" —Muzaproduction, via Pixabay  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

"Father Christmas"...that's what they call Santa Claus in England, right? Well, sort of, but there's more to it than that. Join me and guest professor Gerry Bowler to look into the origins of this often misunderstood Christmas character.  Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/royalty-free-christmas-background-music/a-peaceful-winter-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Peaceful Winter</a>" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-sentimental-light-hopeful-tender-piano-113211/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sentimental Light Hopeful Tender Piano</a>" — Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-classical-piano-and-cello-112720/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classical Piano And Cello</a>" — Ashot-Danielyan-Composer, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="http://download.magnatune.com/music/Magnatune%20Compilation/Christmas%20Music/15-Romanesca%20(Cheryl%20Ann%20Fulton)-Magnatune%20Compilation.wav" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Romanesca</a>" — Cheryl Ann Fulton, via Magnatune Compilation</li> <li>"<a href="http://download.magnatune.com/music/Magnatune%20Compilation/Christmas%20Music/04-I%20Saw%20Three%20Ships%20(James%20Edwards)-Magnatune%20Compilation.wav" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I Saw Three Ships</a>" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-modern-christmas-full-no-santa-121366/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Christmas Full no Santa</a>" —Muzaproduction, via Pixabay</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Father Christmas

It's the theater experience that's as rollicking and raucous as it is festive! And it's also mostly unknown to American audiences. Join Brian in this episode to hear all about the British tradition of Pantomime. Mentioned in This Episode  http://www.evolution-productions.co.uk/ https://www.vam.ac.uk/  Music in This Episode  "Vaquero Perdido" — The Mini Vandals, via Youtube Audio Library "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Dona Norem" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive "Twinkle Like a Star" — Monday Hopes, via Pixabay "Ding Dong Merrily on High" — Steve's Bedroom Band, via Musopen "Snowflakes - Winter &amp; Christmas Swing Music" — Julius H, via Pixabay  Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift!  Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble  Books-a-Million IndieBound Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Website

It's the theater experience that's as rollicking and raucous as it is festive! And it's also mostly unknown to American audiences. Join Brian in this episode to hear all about the British tradition of Pantomime. Mentioned in This Episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.evolution-productions.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.evolution-productions.co.uk/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vam.ac.uk/</a></li> </ul> Music in This Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ/music" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vaquero Perdido</a>" — The Mini Vandals, via Youtube Audio Library</li> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Dance%20Of%20The%20Sugar%20Plum%20Fairies.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/kajubaa/dona-norem/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dona Norem</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/lullabies-twinkle-like-a-star-8026/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twinkle Like a Star</a>" — Monday Hopes, via Pixabay</li> <li>"<a href="https://musopen.org/music/42407-ding-dong-merrily-on-high/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ding Dong Merrily on High</a>" — Steve's Bedroom Band, via Musopen</li> <li>"<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-snowflakes-winter-amp-christmas-swing-music-1285/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowflakes - Winter &amp; Christmas Swing Music</a>" — Julius H, via Pixabay</li> </ul> Buy the Christmas Past Book! Order your copy today. And remember...it makes a great gift! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-past-brian-earl/1140825657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Christmas-Past/9781493069392?id=8478915566938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Books-a-Million</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781493069392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndieBound</a> Share a Christmas memory  Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from.  Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://christmaspastpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Backstory — Pantomime

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 seventh 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!

Thanks Brian Earl for helping us thru these bad times with these daily pick me up podcasts!

Great podcast!

Thank you so much. This podcast was just was I need to cheer me up on a gloomy February day. .

Thank you!

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 seventh 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!

Christmas Past

We've treated mistletoe specially for thousands of  years. But how did it go from being an ancient medicine and superstitious talisman to a festive—and smoochy—Christmas custom? Links  Kiss Me Mistletoe Farm  Music in this episode  "Nostalgic Resonance" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive "The Little Drummer Boy" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist "Careless Morning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive “Wish Background” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech 

We've treated mistletoe specially for thousands of  years. But how did it go from being an ancient medicine and superstitious talisman to a festive—and smoochy—Christmas custom? Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.kissmemistletoe.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kiss Me Mistletoe Farm</a></li> </ul> Music in this episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/~/Nostalgic_Resonance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nostalgic Resonance</a>" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLJL5Wo6Cd0&amp;list=PLgFvpMD7TFJo7jNvXo4wuBxZUnw8Y1H-F&amp;index=8&amp;t=0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Drummer Boy</a>" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Glacier_Quartet_-_Araby/Careless_Morning" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Careless Morning</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100391" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wish Background</a>” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> </ul>

Backstory — Mistletoe

PAPER

The appearance of festive gift wrap in stores is one of the first signs that the Christmas season is here. But wrapping Christmas gifts is a relatively new custom. In this episode of Christmas Past, we learn about the surprisingly interesting history of wrapping paper, with some help from Pat Lavin of the Framingham History Center.  Corey Constable, host of the Omitted podcast, shares a Christmas memory.  Subscribe to Christmas Past on iTunes or however you get your podcasts. Search for "Christmas Past podcast: on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And visit www.christmaspastpodcast for show notes and other extra content. 

The appearance of festive gift wrap in stores is one of the first signs that the Christmas season is here. But wrapping Christmas gifts is a relatively new custom. In this episode of Christmas Past, we learn about the surprisingly interesting history of wrapping paper, with some help from Pat Lavin of the Framingham History Center.  Corey Constable, host of the Omitted podcast, shares a Christmas memory.  Subscribe to Christmas Past on iTunes or however you get your podcasts. Search for "Christmas Past podcast: on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And visit <a href="http://www.christmaspastpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.christmaspastpodcast</a> for show notes and other extra content.

Backstory — Wrapping Paper

It's the best known Christmas song in the world, but the story behind it less well known. Maybe that's because so many myths, legends, and half truths have been added to the origin story over the years. With the help of Wayne Bronner of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, we'll go back to 1818 for the birth of an accidental Christmas hymn and its unlikely ascent to history's most recorded song in any genre. Links  Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan The Silent Night chapel in Oberndorf, Austria  Music in this episode  "Silent Night" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Stille Nacht" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist 

It's the best known Christmas song in the world, but the story behind it less well known. Maybe that's because so many myths, legends, and half truths have been added to the origin story over the years. With the help of Wayne Bronner of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, we'll go back to 1818 for the birth of an accidental Christmas hymn and its unlikely ascent to history's most recorded song in any genre. Links <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bronners.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bronner's Christmas Wonderland</a> in Frankenmuth, Michigan</li> <li><a href="https://www.stillenacht.com/en/silent-night-locations/salzburg/oberndorf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Silent Night chapel</a> in Oberndorf, Austria</li> </ul> Music in this episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Silent%20Night.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Silent Nigh</a>t" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svTJ1xApNEw&amp;list=OLAK5uy_mV3tKOoWLeLeZNodA7ZwSIUiYQ24zWSrI&amp;index=26" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stille Nacht</a>" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist</li> </ul>

Backstory — Silent Night

Dean Martin

Jenna Knorr

Todd Killian

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 9. Today's installment is a trip back to when the crooners crooned and the eggnog was always spiked. Join me and my guests Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter and Jenna Knorr from Welcome to Tinsel Town as we discuss the 1968 variety special, The Dean Martin Christmas Show.  Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear!  Music in this Episode  "The Holly and the Ivy" — Richard M S Irwin, via Hymns Without Words  Rate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 9. Today's installment is a trip back to when the crooners crooned and the eggnog was always spiked. Join me and my guests Todd Killian from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christmas-clatter-podcast/id1463705387" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Clatter</a> and Jenna Knorr from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-tinsel-town-a-christmas-adventure/id1437177288" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Tinsel Town</a> as we discuss the 1968 variety special, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LHl0zf09pE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Dean Martin Christmas Show</a>.  Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear!  Music in this Episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://play.hymnswithoutwords.com/the-holly-and-the-ivy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Holly and the Ivy</a>" — Richard M S Irwin, via Hymns Without Words</li> </ul> Rate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!

Roundtable — The Dean Martin Christmas Show, with Jenna Knorr and Todd Killian

Yes, it's the most famous newspaper editorial of all. It's also the untold story of two skeptics addressing disillusionment, and the iconic statement on the magic of childhood, and belief, and Christmas that resulted. Links  The Marvelous and the Mundane Anthony Barthel Jack Billings Presents: Me and my Neighbor, Michael The Newseum  Music in this episode  "Fig Leaf Rag" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Golden Hour" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" — Chris Zabriskie, via Free Music Archive “Wish Background” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech 

Yes, it's the most famous newspaper editorial of all. It's also the untold story of two skeptics addressing disillusionment, and the iconic statement on the magic of childhood, and belief, and Christmas that resulted. Links <ul> <li><a href="https://themarvelousandthemundane.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Marvelous and the Mundane</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.anthonybarthel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony Barthel</a></li> <li><a href="http://jackbillings.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Billings Presents: Me and my Neighbor, Michael</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.newseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Newseum</a></li> </ul> Music in this episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Fig%20Leaf%20Rag.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fig Leaf Rag</a>" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Hour</a>" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBXX5zJRQM" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">We Wish you a Merry Christmas</a>" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist</li> <li>"<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/Undercover_Vampire_Policeman/01_-_The_Temperature_of_the_Air_on_the_Bow_of_the_Kaleetan_1165" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan</a>" — Chris Zabriskie, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100391" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wish Background</a>” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> </ul>

Backstory — Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

We've drunk some form of eggnog since medieval times. But it didn't become a Christmas beverage until it reached America. Fun Links  Tis the Podcast: Check out the gang from Tis the Podcast. They share their favorite Christmas movie memories in this episode Jeffrey Morganthaler: Author and craft bartender Jeffrey Morganthaler shares his signature eggnog recipes The Bar Book: Jeffrey's definitive guide to the elements of cocktail technique  Music from this episode  “Night Light” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive “Contrarian” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive “Wish Background” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Partly Sage" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive  Stay connected to Christmas Past Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I also sometimes post things to Pinterest. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be right here. And please rate and review the show on iTunes. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

We've drunk some form of eggnog since medieval times. But it didn't become a Christmas beverage until it reached America. Fun Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.tisthepodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tis the Podcast</a>: Check out the gang from Tis the Podcast. They share their favorite Christmas movie memories in this episode</li> <li><a href="http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/egg-nog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jeffrey Morganthaler</a>: Author and craft bartender Jeffrey Morganthaler shares his signature eggnog recipes</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Book-Elements-Cocktail-Technique/dp/145211384X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1512017421&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+bar+book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Bar Book</a>: Jeffrey's definitive guide to the elements of cocktail technique</li> </ul> Music from this episode <ul> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Nursury/Night_Light" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Night Light</a>” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Sketchbook/Contrarian" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contrarian</a>” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=4&amp;Search=Search" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wish Background</a>” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Bodytonic/Partly_Sage" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Partly Sage</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Stay connected to Christmas Past Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I also sometimes post things to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/christmas_past/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like <a href="http://www.applepodcasts.com/christmaspast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iutc6655vk5tybbztkqymdmbgfm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brian-earl/christmas-past?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Christmas-Past-p922331/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/christmaspastpodcast.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>. And please rate and review the show on <a href="http://www.applepodcasts.com/christmaspast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

Backstory — Eggnog

Twelve days of Christmas? What's up with that? And who ever thought turtle doves and partridges make good Christmas gifts? (Come to think of it, just what the heck is a turtle dove?) We'll get to the bottom of it all with the help of language professor Mark Sundaram. Music in this episode  "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" — Doug Hammer, via Feels Like Christmas "Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Twelve Days of Christmas" — Inner Splendor, via Feels Like Christmas "Gentle Marimbas" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive "Thannoid" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive 

Twelve days of Christmas? What's up with that? And who ever thought turtle doves and partridges make good Christmas gifts? (Come to think of it, just what the heck is a turtle dove?) We'll get to the bottom of it all with the help of language professor Mark Sundaram. Music in this episode <ul> <li>"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" — Doug Hammer, via Feels Like Christmas</li> <li>"Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"Twelve Days of Christmas" — Inner Splendor, via Feels Like Christmas</li> <li>"Gentle Marimbas" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"Thannoid" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul>

Backstory — The Twelve Days of Christmas (the song)

Brian Reads

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 18. Today's installment is another story, this time a contemporary one. Our friend Sarah Tipper has given us another story from her collection, Tales to Take You to Christmas.  Stay subscribed for daily episodes!  Music in this episode  "Cottonwoods" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive “Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech  Keep in touch  christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram 

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 18. Today's installment is another story, this time a contemporary one. Our friend Sarah Tipper has given us another story from her collection, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Take-Christmas-Sarah-Tipper-ebook/dp/B0138YIUH4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=tales+to+take+you+to+christmas&amp;qid=1586052630&amp;sr=8-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tales to Take You to Christmas</a>.  Stay subscribed for daily episodes!  Music in this episode <ul> <li>"<a href="https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/music/ccCommunity/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Feathers/Blue_Dot_Sessions_-_02_-_Cottonwoods.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cottonwoods</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="https://incompetech.com/wordpress/2015/11/relaxing-piano-music/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Relaxing Piano Music</a>” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> </ul> Keep in touch <ul> <li><a href="mailto:christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com">christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook group</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastofficial/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

Story Time — Brian reads "Deck the Halls"

Rikki Meece

In this special bonus miniseries, Rikki Meece from the Sleigh Bells &amp; Mistletoe Christmas Podcast narrates the classic story, When the Yule Log Burns, by Leona Dalrymple. This is a four-part miniseries, with episodes arriving on four consecutive days starting December 12. 

In this special bonus miniseries, Rikki Meece from the <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/sbmchristmas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sleigh Bells &amp; Mistletoe Christmas Podcast</a> narrates the classic story, When the Yule Log Burns, by Leona Dalrymple. This is a four-part miniseries, with episodes arriving on four consecutive days starting December 12.

Story Time — Rikki Meece Reads "When the Yule Log Burns," Part 1

Have you ever wondered why we say "merry Christmas" and not "happy Christmas"? And why the word "merry" seems to exist nowadays only to be used for spreading holiday cheer? We'll get it sorted out with the help of linguist Arika Okrent.  Music in this Episode:  Gaena: Blue Dot Sessions March: Kai Engel Delicant: Podington Bear Suppose it Is: Podington Bear Wish Background: Kevin MacCleod   Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at http://christmaspast.media/contact and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Christmas Past is a proud member of the Christmas Podcast Network, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Have you ever wondered why we say "merry Christmas" and not "happy Christmas"? And why the word "merry" seems to exist nowadays only to be used for spreading holiday cheer? We'll get it sorted out with the help of linguist Arika Okrent.  Music in this Episode: <ul> <li>Gaena: Blue Dot Sessions</li> <li>March: Kai Engel</li> <li>Delicant: Podington Bear</li> <li>Suppose it Is: Podington Bear</li> <li>Wish Background: Kevin MacCleod </li> </ul> Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at <a href="http://christmaspast.media/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://christmaspast.media/contact</a> and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspast_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Christmas Past is a proud member of the <a href="http://www.christmaspodcastnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Podcast Network</a>, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Backstory — Why do we say "Merry Christmas"?

Unlike other Christmas traditions that Americans import from abroad, The Nutcracker didn't become a Christmas tradition until it reached America. And as far as Christmas traditions go, it's one of the newer ones we have. Fun Links  Nutcracker Nation: Book by Jennifer Fisher, the expert guest from this episode Super Co-op Squad: Video game podcast hosted by Johnny Mac, who shares a Christmas memory in this episode  Music from this episode  “The Nutcracker Suite” — Gene Gajewski, via SoundCloud “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” — Kevin MacLeod, via Free Music Archive  Stay connected to Christmas Past Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I also sometimes post things to Pinterest. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be right here. And please rate and review the show on iTunes. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

Unlike other Christmas traditions that Americans import from abroad, The Nutcracker didn't become a Christmas tradition until it reached America. And as far as Christmas traditions go, it's one of the newer ones we have. Fun Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Nation-Ballet-Christmas-Tradition/dp/0300097468/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511636536&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=nutcracker+nation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nutcracker Nation</a>: Book by Jennifer Fisher, the expert guest from this episode</li> <li><a href="https://scspodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Super Co-op Squad</a>: Video game podcast hosted by Johnny Mac, who shares a Christmas memory in this episode</li> </ul> Music from this episode <ul> <li>“The Nutcracker Suite” — Gene Gajewski, via SoundCloud</li> <li>“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” — Kevin MacLeod, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Stay connected to Christmas Past Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I also sometimes post things to Pinterest. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/christmaspastpodcast.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>. And please rate and review the show on iTunes. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

Backstory — The Nutcracker

The first Christmas lights appeared in 1882, and would forever change the scenery at Christmas time. Fun Links  Can't Wait for Christmas: The podcast hosted by Tim Babb, who shared a memory in this episode Christmas Ornaments, Lights and Decorations: Book by George Johnson, the expert guest in this episode  Music from this episode  “Relinquish” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive “Swing Lo” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive “Christmas Piano Theme” — PianoMusic, via SoundCloud "Surface Tension 1" —Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive 

The first Christmas lights appeared in 1882, and would forever change the scenery at Christmas time. Fun Links <ul> <li><a href="http://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Can't Wait for Christmas</a>: The podcast hosted by Tim Babb, who shared a memory in this episode</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Ornaments-Decorations-Collectors-Identification/dp/0891453350/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Ornaments, Lights and Decorations</a>: Book by George Johnson, the expert guest in this episode</li> </ul> Music from this episode <ul> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Rainy/Relinquish" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relinquish</a>” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Rainy/Swing_Lo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Swing Lo</a>” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="https://soundcloud.com/pianomusic-122196013/christmas-piano-theme" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Piano Theme</a>” — PianoMusic, via SoundCloud</li> <li>"<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_I/Surface_Tension_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surface Tension 1</a>" —Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul>

Backstory — Christmas Lights

It's my favorite episode of the year: the one that's all about YOU! For the third year in a row, I've received more memories from you than I had episodes to put them in. So that means I once again have the special privilege of brining you an episodes filled with your Christmas memories. Thanks to everyone who shared a Christmas memory in this episode and throughout the season. These little glimpses into your Christmas past are what makes the show special...and makes Christmas itself special too. Links  Weird Christmas — podcast from Craig, who shares a memory in this episode Advent Calendar House — podcast from Mike, who shares a memory in this episode  Music in this episode All of the tracks in this episode are from Don Maue's album, Smokey Mountain Christmas. The artist shared all of the tracks directly with Christmas Past. If you're interested in getting a copy, check it out here on CD Baby.

It's my favorite episode of the year: the one that's all about YOU! For the third year in a row, I've received more memories from you than I had episodes to put them in. So that means I once again have the special privilege of brining you an episodes filled with your Christmas memories. Thanks to everyone who shared a Christmas memory in this episode and throughout the season. These little glimpses into your Christmas past are what makes the show special...and makes Christmas itself special too. Links <ul> <li><a href="http://www.weirdchristmas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Weird Christmas</a> — podcast from Craig, who shares a memory in this episode</li> <li><a href="https://adventcalendarhouse.simplecast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advent Calendar House</a> — podcast from Mike, who shares a memory in this episode</li> </ul> Music in this episode All of the tracks in this episode are from Don Maue's album, Smokey Mountain Christmas. The artist shared all of the tracks directly with Christmas Past. If you're interested in getting a copy, check it out <a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/donmaue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on CD Baby</a>.

Christmas Memories 2019

In 1983, moviegoers were introduced to little Ralphie Parker. And even though A Christmas Story looms large today with 24-hour marathons, sequels, and merchandise, but it was a slow climb to the top. Fun Links  A Christmas Story House: Web site for the house / museum from the movie Triple Dog Dare: Book by Joanna Wilson (who appears in episode 16 this season), recounting her experience watching the entire 24-hour movie marathon Criminally Intrigued: Web site by Anthony, who shares a Christmas memory in this episode  Music from this episode  “Losing Love” — Dexter Britain, via Free Music Archive “Sad Marimba Planet” — Lee Rosevere, via Free Music Archive “Nouvelle Noel” — Kevin MaCleod, via Incompetech “Poppyseed” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive  Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I also sometimes post things to Pinterest. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be right here. And please rate and review the show on iTunes. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

In 1983, moviegoers were introduced to little Ralphie Parker. And even though A Christmas Story looms large today with 24-hour marathons, sequels, and merchandise, but it was a slow climb to the top. Fun Links <ul> <li><a href="http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Christmas Story House</a>: Web site for the house / museum from the movie</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Dog-Dare-Surviving-Christmas/dp/0984269959" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Triple Dog Dare</a>: Book by Joanna Wilson (who appears in episode 16 this season), recounting her experience watching the entire 24-hour movie marathon</li> <li><a href="https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Criminally Intrigued</a>: Web site by Anthony, who shares a Christmas memory in this episode</li> </ul> Music from this episode <ul> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dexter_Britain/Creative_Commons_Volume_5/Losing_Love" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Losing Love</a>” — Dexter Britain, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_for_Podcasts_4_-_02_Sad_Marimba_Planet" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sad Marimba Planet</a>” — Lee Rosevere, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>“<a href="http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1700072&amp;Search=Search" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nouvelle Noel</a>” — Kevin MaCleod, via Incompetech</li> <li>“<a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Marimba_Vibraphone_Chimes__Bells/Poppyseed" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Poppyseed</a>” — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Be sure to follow Christmas Past on social media. I'm posting fun extra Christmassy content on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasPastPodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspastpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I also sometimes post things to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/christmas_past/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. You can send me messages in any of those places, or you can write me at christmaspastpodcast AT gmail DOT COM. I reply to every email I get! You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, like <a href="http://www.applepodcasts.com/christmaspast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iutc6655vk5tybbztkqymdmbgfm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brian-earl/christmas-past?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, and <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Christmas-Past-p922331/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>. If you're on an Android device, the simplest way to subscribe may be <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/christmaspastpodcast.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">right here</a>. And please rate and review the show on <a href="http://www.applepodcasts.com/christmaspast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. It's a quick and painless way to show support. It takes less than a minute, and it helps more people find the show.

Backstory — A Christmas Story

Americans will send over a billion Christmas cards this year. Even in this age of instantaneous communication, the physical Christmas card is still inseparable from our modern holiday celebration. The Christmas card is an English invention. A man named Henry Cole is credited with creating the first commercially produced Christmas card in 1843. But more interesting are the social, economic, and technological factors that all came together at roughly the same time to enable the birth of the Christmas card. In this episode we hear from Stephanie Boydell, curator of a special collection of greeting cards. And a Christmas memory from Annmarie in Massachusetts.  Subscribe to Christmas Past on iTunes, Google Play, or however you get your podcasts. Search for Christmas Past podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more Christmas fun. Find show notes and more info about the show at http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com. 

Americans will send over a billion Christmas cards this year. Even in this age of instantaneous communication, the physical Christmas card is still inseparable from our modern holiday celebration. The Christmas card is an English invention. A man named Henry Cole is credited with creating the first commercially produced Christmas card in 1843. But more interesting are the social, economic, and technological factors that all came together at roughly the same time to enable the birth of the Christmas card. In this episode we hear from Stephanie Boydell, curator of a special collection of greeting cards. And a Christmas memory from Annmarie in Massachusetts.  Subscribe to Christmas Past on iTunes, Google Play, or however you get your podcasts. Search for Christmas Past podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more Christmas fun. Find show notes and more info about the show at <a href="http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com</a>.

Backstory — Christmas Cards

Christmas wouldn't be the same without the influence of Charles Dickens and his most famous work: A Christmas Carol. Some have even gone as far as saying he basically "invented" Christmas as we know it today. So...did he? In this episode, I get answers from the man himself! Music in this Episode:  Traditional tune played by band at Dickens Fair Snowfall: Shady Dave Wish Background: Kevin MacCleod   Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at http://christmaspast.media/contact and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Christmas Past is a proud member of the Christmas Podcast Network, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Christmas wouldn't be the same without the influence of Charles Dickens and his most famous work: A Christmas Carol. Some have even gone as far as saying he basically "invented" Christmas as we know it today. So...did he? In this episode, I get answers from the man himself! Music in this Episode: <ul> <li>Traditional tune played by band at Dickens Fair</li> <li>Snowfall: Shady Dave</li> <li>Wish Background: Kevin MacCleod </li> </ul> Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at <a href="http://christmaspast.media/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://christmaspast.media/contact</a> and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspast_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Christmas Past is a proud member of the <a href="http://www.christmaspodcastnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Podcast Network</a>, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Backstory — Did Charles Dickens Really "Invent" Christmas?

Shortly after Thanksgiving, certain cable news and talk radio pundits remind you that it’s that it’s time once again to be outraged. Because sinister forces are working to take Christmas away from you. Is there really a war on Christmas? Listen to this episode and then judge for yourself.  Music in this episode  "Undercover Vampire Policeman"— Chris Zabriskie, via Free Music Archive "Together we Stand" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive "Gentle Marimbas" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive "Holiday Gift" — Kai Engel, via Free Music Archive "We Wish You" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "Box Canyon" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive  Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at http://christmaspast.media/contact and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Christmas Past is a proud member of the Christmas Podcast Network, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Shortly after Thanksgiving, certain cable news and talk radio pundits remind you that it’s that it’s time once again to be outraged. Because sinister forces are working to take Christmas away from you. Is there really a war on Christmas? Listen to this episode and then judge for yourself.  Music in this episode <ul> <li>"Undercover Vampire Policeman"— Chris Zabriskie, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"Together we Stand" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"Gentle Marimbas" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"Holiday Gift" — Kai Engel, via Free Music Archive</li> <li>"We Wish You" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li> <li>"Box Canyon" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive</li> </ul> Rate Christmas Past on Apple Podcasts, and I'll send you a sticker to say thanks. After leaving your review, get in touch through the contact page at <a href="http://christmaspast.media/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://christmaspast.media/contact</a> and let me know your Apple Podcasts username and an address where you can receive your sticker.  Follow Christmas Past on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/173778110150282/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/XmasPastPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christmaspast_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XxtqZlzsEdOJ7SKmRYdtQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Christmas Past is a proud member of the <a href="http://www.christmaspodcastnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Podcast Network</a>, a collection of the best Christmas shows around.

Backstory — The War on Christmas

Gerry Davila

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 13. Today's installment is a devious twist on Christmas trivia. We're playing a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Join me and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter, and Gerry Davila from the forthcoming podcast, Totally Rad Christmas, as we challenge each other to separate fact from fiction! Christmas in Quarantine is Christmas Past's impromptu miniseries of indeterminate length. Stay subscribed for one new episode each day until things settle down on the COVID-19 crisis.  Music in this episode "Skyway" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 13. Today's installment is a devious twist on Christmas trivia. We're playing a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Join me and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter, and Gerry Davila from the forthcoming podcast, Totally Rad Christmas, as we challenge each other to separate fact from fiction! Christmas in Quarantine is Christmas Past's impromptu miniseries of indeterminate length. Stay subscribed for one new episode each day until things settle down on the COVID-19 crisis.  Music in this episode "<a href="https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/music/ccCommunity/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Balloonist/Blue_Dot_Sessions_-_01_-_Skyway.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Skyway</a>" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive

Roundtable — Two Truths and a Lie, with Todd Killian and Gerry Davila

Getting tired of 24-hour Christmas movie marathons and stale cartoon specials? Take a trip back in time to the golden age of radio. You may like to check out the Christmas Old Time Radio podcast or search around Archive.org to continue your listening after this episode.  We hear from Chicago DJ Steve Darnall and some Christmas memories from Anna in California. I can't believe we're almost done with the first season of Christmas Past! One more full length episode to come, followed by two mini episodes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Search for Christmas Past podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com for show notes and more. 

Getting tired of 24-hour Christmas movie marathons and stale cartoon specials? Take a trip back in time to the golden age of radio. You may like to check out the Christmas Old Time Radio podcast or search around <a href="http://Archive.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archive.org</a> to continue your listening after this episode.  We hear from Chicago DJ Steve Darnall and some Christmas memories from Anna in California. I can't believe we're almost done with the first season of Christmas Past! One more full length episode to come, followed by two mini episodes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Search for Christmas Past podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit <a href="http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.christmaspastpodcast.com</a> for show notes and more.

Backstory — Christmas Old Time Radio

Jon Clinch

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 12. Today's installment is an interview with author Jon Clinch. His 2019 novel, Marley is a prequel to A Christmas Carol and the untold story of Scrooge's mysterious business partner. It's a moody, noirish return to the world of Dickens in a story of double dealings, false identities, debauchery, and even worse! I recently caught up with Jon Clinch from his home in Vermont.  Stay subscribed for daily episodes.  Music in this episode "Snowflake" — Borrtex, via Free Music Archive   If you leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts, I'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

Christmas in Quarantine: Day 12. Today's installment is an interview with author Jon Clinch. His 2019 novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marley-Novel-Jon-Clinch/dp/1982129700" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marley</a> is a prequel to A Christmas Carol and the untold story of Scrooge's mysterious business partner. It's a moody, noirish return to the world of Dickens in a story of double dealings, false identities, debauchery, and even worse! I recently caught up with Jon Clinch from his home in Vermont.  Stay subscribed for daily episodes.  Music in this episode "<a href="https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/music/ccCommunity/Borrtex/Snowflake/Borrtex_-_01_-_Snowflake.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Snowflake</a>" — Borrtex, via Free Music Archive If you leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts, I'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

Interview — Author Jon Clinch discusses his novel, Marley

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