Christmas Past
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 "" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
info_outline Backstory — Boxing DayChristmas Past
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 , by Paul Kerensa Music in this Episode "" — U.S. Army Band, via Wikimedia Commons "" — DJ Williams, via Youtube Audio Library "" — Julius H., via Pixabay "" — Alexander Nakarada, via Film Music "" — Kai...
info_outline Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 2Christmas Past
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 "" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
info_outline Backstory — A Meatless Christmas Eve MealChristmas Past
For many families, the Christmas Eve feast is a so-called "meatless meal." It's a tradition of European Christian roots that has gone on to take many forms. Mentioned in this episode Music in this Episode "" — wildsound159, via Pixabay "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist "" — Scott Buckley, via ScottBuckley.com.au "" — DJ Williams, via Youtube Audio Library "" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive
info_outline A Visit to Old Fezziwig's Christmas Eve BallChristmas Past
Old Fezziwig sure knew how to throw an office Christmas party. Dickens's description of Christmas Eve in Fezziwig's counting house included vigorous fiddling and elaborate dancing. That style of dance may belong to a bygone time, but it lives on in the annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair. In this special episode, Cathleen Myers joins Christmas Past to explain how Victorians danced their way to Christmas. Mentioned in this Episode (Peers) Music in this Episode "" — Primal House Music, via Pixabay "" — Julius H., via Pixabay
info_outline Backstory — Christmas Postage StampsChristmas Past
In the late nineteenth century modern postal systems were still coming into their own. Around the turn of the century, many countries, including England, began issuing Christmas themed postage stamps. You might think that America would have been among them, but boy would you be wrong. In fact, America was one of the last countries to get on board. American Christmas stamps are only a few decades old. And the story there has to do with simple economics and America’s system of government. Mentioned in this Episode Music in this Episode "" — Denys Kyshchuk, via Pixabay "Running...
info_outline The Brady Bunch: The Voice of Christmas (with Christopher Knight!)Christmas Past
The Brady Bunch is an iconic American sitcom that ran for five seasons. But it produced only one Christmas episode during its original run. "The Voice of Christmas" from season 1 finds Carol with laryngitis days before she's scheduled to sing a solo for her church's Christmas service. The one and only Christopher Knight joins Brian to break this episode down. Mentioned in this Episode Music in this Episode "" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "" — Noisepatterns, via SoundCloud "" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech "" — Dream Protocol, via Pixabay "" — Aakash Gandhi, via Youtube Audio...
info_outline Backstory — ShortbreadChristmas Past
For a bread that’s short, its history is long. Exactly how long, and the particulars of how it all came about, though, are unclear. But one this is clear: shortbread is an essential — and delicious — part of the festive season. Mentioned in this Episode Youtube Channel , book by Max Miller Music in this Episode "" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay "" — Axletree, via Free Music Archive "" — Agnese Valmaggia, via Film Music "" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay "Angels We Have Heard on High" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist
info_outline Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 1Christmas Past
One of my favorite parts of creating Christmas Past is sharing your Christmas memories. I love the warm connections I’ve had with so many of you over the years, and the glimpses you provide into your Christmases Past. So, today, I’m excited to take a break from the normal action and bring to you an episode dedicated just to you and your Christmas memories. Music in this Episode — RelaxingTime, via Pixabay
info_outline Backstory — WishbooksChristmas Past
Colorful, glossy, enticing. For generations of children, the annual department store Christmas catalog was a field guide, a treasure map, and the fuel for hearts desires and letters to Santa. And then, one day, they were gone. Mentioned in this Episode Music in this Episode "" — Oleg Kirilkov, via Pixabay "" — 23117649, via Pixabay "" — Juan Sanchez, via Pixabay "" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
info_outlineI'm back with another Ber Months Bonus episode. Your favorite Christmas radio station may have you thinking that there are only about two dozen Christmas songs (mostly from the 1940s and 50s) worth listening to. Nonsense! In this episode, I share some new music worthy of your next Christmas playlist.
Announcements
- There's still time to get tickets for Christmas Land in Los Angeles on December 15
- A Christmas in July convention is in the works for 2020 in Nashville...and I'll be there!
- If you leave a review I’ll send you a Christmas card containing a Christmas Past sticker. Write me at [email protected] for details.
- Send your Christmas memory for the 2019 season. Record yourself on your phone’s voice recorder app and send it to the email address above
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Links
Music in this episode
- "Deck the Halls A" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
- "Christmas in Suburbia" — The Wynotte Sisters, contributed by the artist
- "Christmas Imagination" — Trio West, contributed by the artist
- "Midnight Christmas Lullaby" — The Predicates, contributed by the artist
- "Santa's Sleighin' It" — Chrissy Blazier, contributed by the artist
- "Deck the Halls" — Rue Royale, via Free Music Archive