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Christmas Past
The fascinating stories behind our favorite holiday's traditions
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Does your Christmas Spirit include a healthy dose of curiosity?
Equal parts nerdy deep dive and warmhearted celebration, Christmas Past delivers holiday cheer with a storytelling style inspired by public radio. Available wherever you find podcasts.
What Listeners Are Saying
Comforting, heartwarming
I love this podcast! I have recommended it to my family for some wonderful holiday listening! I'm actually starting from the beginning and trying to go through all the episodes. I also love the host's voice. His voice is very comforting and pleasant. It's my go-to in the holiday season!
Best Christmas podcast
Brian Earl is one of the best. Voice is clear, background music is perfect. I've been listening to this podcast since last year and love the history behind anything Christmas. I love listening to Christmas experiences at the end of every show. Can't wait for the new season!
Enhancing your Christmas spirit
I was turned to the podcast by the release of the book. Without a doubt, the best Christmas podcast! Seeing the first podcast drop in October, I knew it was time to get excited. Love the podcast, and I re-listen all year to keep the spirit alive.
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My Latest Book
Surely, Christmas in the distant past must have been different from the version we know today. But how different?
The Christmases of long, long ago were a merry mess of odd supersitions, dangerous games, overindulgences, and playful misrule. Step back into the past with Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past. But beware: you'll encounter ghosts, monsters, concealed identities, gunfire, and lots of alchohol. It's Christmas as you've never seen it before...and it makes a great gift!
Arriving for the 2025 Christmas season from Lyons Press and Recorded Books