Christmas Past
@christmaspast.bsky.social
The #1 podcast about Christmas, now in its 10th season. Host Brian Earl explores the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links
A child’s Christmas surprise for his family in 1902 became the stuff of myth and legend. 🎄
Hear the full story in the new episode of Christmas Past. wherever you get your podcasts.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #truestory #narrativeessay #christmaspodcast
Hear the full story in the new episode of Christmas Past. wherever you get your podcasts.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #truestory #narrativeessay #christmaspodcast
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A child’s Christmas surprise for his family in 1902 became the stuff of myth and legend. 🎄
Hear the full story in the new episode of Christmas Past. wherever you get your podcasts.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #truestory #narrativeessay #christmaspodcast
Hear the full story in the new episode of Christmas Past. wherever you get your podcasts.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #truestory #narrativeessay #christmaspodcast
What an absolute blast it was to appear on BBC 2 Radio last night for Midnight Mastermind with OJ Borg!
Love and gratitude to OJ, Will Broadbent, Sophie Tibbles, and BBC Radio 2 for everything!
#bbc #bbcradio2 #thebeeb #jinglebells #midnightmastermind
Love and gratitude to OJ, Will Broadbent, Sophie Tibbles, and BBC Radio 2 for everything!
#bbc #bbcradio2 #thebeeb #jinglebells #midnightmastermind
December 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What an absolute blast it was to appear on BBC 2 Radio last night for Midnight Mastermind with OJ Borg!
Love and gratitude to OJ, Will Broadbent, Sophie Tibbles, and BBC Radio 2 for everything!
#bbc #bbcradio2 #thebeeb #jinglebells #midnightmastermind
Love and gratitude to OJ, Will Broadbent, Sophie Tibbles, and BBC Radio 2 for everything!
#bbc #bbcradio2 #thebeeb #jinglebells #midnightmastermind
New episode out today. It’s a sad one. 😢
On Christmas Eve 1953, a train bound for New Zealand’s capital city met a tragic fate. But the heroism of one man saved many lives.
🎼 This episode features the music of the amazing C Diab!
#tangiwai #newzealand #ruapehu #mountruapehu #christmashistory
On Christmas Eve 1953, a train bound for New Zealand’s capital city met a tragic fate. But the heroism of one man saved many lives.
🎼 This episode features the music of the amazing C Diab!
#tangiwai #newzealand #ruapehu #mountruapehu #christmashistory
December 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New episode out today. It’s a sad one. 😢
On Christmas Eve 1953, a train bound for New Zealand’s capital city met a tragic fate. But the heroism of one man saved many lives.
🎼 This episode features the music of the amazing C Diab!
#tangiwai #newzealand #ruapehu #mountruapehu #christmashistory
On Christmas Eve 1953, a train bound for New Zealand’s capital city met a tragic fate. But the heroism of one man saved many lives.
🎼 This episode features the music of the amazing C Diab!
#tangiwai #newzealand #ruapehu #mountruapehu #christmashistory
Have you heard the latest episode of Christmas Past? Find it now on your favorite podcast app. 🎄🎧
And stay subscribed for more Christmas fun all the way up till Christmas Day!
And stay subscribed for more Christmas fun all the way up till Christmas Day!
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Have you heard the latest episode of Christmas Past? Find it now on your favorite podcast app. 🎄🎧
And stay subscribed for more Christmas fun all the way up till Christmas Day!
And stay subscribed for more Christmas fun all the way up till Christmas Day!
A new week, a new set of three all new episodes! ✨🎄
I’ve got three more true stories from Christmas history to share.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far! ❤️❤️❤️
#christmashistory #christmasppdcast #christmasstorytime #christmasstory
I’ve got three more true stories from Christmas history to share.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far! ❤️❤️❤️
#christmashistory #christmasppdcast #christmasstorytime #christmasstory
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A new week, a new set of three all new episodes! ✨🎄
I’ve got three more true stories from Christmas history to share.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far! ❤️❤️❤️
#christmashistory #christmasppdcast #christmasstorytime #christmasstory
I’ve got three more true stories from Christmas history to share.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far! ❤️❤️❤️
#christmashistory #christmasppdcast #christmasstorytime #christmasstory
Thanks for a lovely review! ❤️🎄
I love hearing what you think: what you like, what you don't like. Especially this season, as I'm taking some creative chances.
I make this show for you, and I don't know what's working unless you tell me. 🙏
#podcastreviews #christmaspodcast
I love hearing what you think: what you like, what you don't like. Especially this season, as I'm taking some creative chances.
I make this show for you, and I don't know what's working unless you tell me. 🙏
#podcastreviews #christmaspodcast
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Thanks for a lovely review! ❤️🎄
I love hearing what you think: what you like, what you don't like. Especially this season, as I'm taking some creative chances.
I make this show for you, and I don't know what's working unless you tell me. 🙏
#podcastreviews #christmaspodcast
I love hearing what you think: what you like, what you don't like. Especially this season, as I'm taking some creative chances.
I make this show for you, and I don't know what's working unless you tell me. 🙏
#podcastreviews #christmaspodcast
One night, many years ago, a strange star appeared in the night sky, heralding a new age.
Listen to “Homecoming,” an all new true story from Christmas history on Christmas Past.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #yonderstar #astronomy #christmasstar
Listen to “Homecoming,” an all new true story from Christmas history on Christmas Past.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #yonderstar #astronomy #christmasstar
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
One night, many years ago, a strange star appeared in the night sky, heralding a new age.
Listen to “Homecoming,” an all new true story from Christmas history on Christmas Past.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #yonderstar #astronomy #christmasstar
Listen to “Homecoming,” an all new true story from Christmas history on Christmas Past.
#christmashistory #christmasstory #yonderstar #astronomy #christmasstar
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Brian talks about one inventor's creations that changed Christmas as we know it on @christmaspast.bsky.social
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The Builder of Tomorrows
Inventor Reginald Aubrey Fessenden received hundreds of patents in his career. And one invention that debuted in 1906 changed Christmas as we know it. Music in This Episode "Agony and Ivory" — Blue Do...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Brian talks about one inventor's creations that changed Christmas as we know it on @christmaspast.bsky.social
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You may not know the name Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, but you know his work!
He was an inventor with hundreds of patents. And one of his innovations was introduced in 1906 and changed Christmas forever.
#christmashistory #truestoriesfromhistory #christmaspodcast #historylesson #christmasstory
He was an inventor with hundreds of patents. And one of his innovations was introduced in 1906 and changed Christmas forever.
#christmashistory #truestoriesfromhistory #christmaspodcast #historylesson #christmasstory
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
You may not know the name Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, but you know his work!
He was an inventor with hundreds of patents. And one of his innovations was introduced in 1906 and changed Christmas forever.
#christmashistory #truestoriesfromhistory #christmaspodcast #historylesson #christmasstory
He was an inventor with hundreds of patents. And one of his innovations was introduced in 1906 and changed Christmas forever.
#christmashistory #truestoriesfromhistory #christmaspodcast #historylesson #christmasstory
New episode out now! ✨✨
Teenaged Annie resented being born on Dec 25. Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique gift from an eccentric family friend changed all of that. 🎁
Wherever you find podcasts. 🎧
#christmashistory #christmasstory #christmaspodcast #truestory #narrativeessay
Teenaged Annie resented being born on Dec 25. Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique gift from an eccentric family friend changed all of that. 🎁
Wherever you find podcasts. 🎧
#christmashistory #christmasstory #christmaspodcast #truestory #narrativeessay
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
New episode out now! ✨✨
Teenaged Annie resented being born on Dec 25. Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique gift from an eccentric family friend changed all of that. 🎁
Wherever you find podcasts. 🎧
#christmashistory #christmasstory #christmaspodcast #truestory #narrativeessay
Teenaged Annie resented being born on Dec 25. Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique gift from an eccentric family friend changed all of that. 🎁
Wherever you find podcasts. 🎧
#christmashistory #christmasstory #christmaspodcast #truestory #narrativeessay
Happy Monday, Sugarplums!
On this season of Christmas Past, I’m sharing true stories from Christmas history. 🎄🎧
This week, you’ll get three all new episodes, starting today! ✨
#christmashistory #christmasstories #christmaspodcast #christmas2025 #christmaspast
On this season of Christmas Past, I’m sharing true stories from Christmas history. 🎄🎧
This week, you’ll get three all new episodes, starting today! ✨
#christmashistory #christmasstories #christmaspodcast #christmas2025 #christmaspast
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Happy Monday, Sugarplums!
On this season of Christmas Past, I’m sharing true stories from Christmas history. 🎄🎧
This week, you’ll get three all new episodes, starting today! ✨
#christmashistory #christmasstories #christmaspodcast #christmas2025 #christmaspast
On this season of Christmas Past, I’m sharing true stories from Christmas history. 🎄🎧
This week, you’ll get three all new episodes, starting today! ✨
#christmashistory #christmasstories #christmaspodcast #christmas2025 #christmaspast
@gvaughnjoy.bsky.social joins me for an eye opening discussion about mid 20th centuryChristmas movies.
Her new book is Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy
#ChristmasMovies #ItsAWonderfulLife #ClassicChristmasMovies #ChristmasPodcast
#MidCenturyChristmas
Her new book is Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy
#ChristmasMovies #ItsAWonderfulLife #ClassicChristmasMovies #ChristmasPodcast
#MidCenturyChristmas
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@gvaughnjoy.bsky.social joins me for an eye opening discussion about mid 20th centuryChristmas movies.
Her new book is Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy
#ChristmasMovies #ItsAWonderfulLife #ClassicChristmasMovies #ChristmasPodcast
#MidCenturyChristmas
Her new book is Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy
#ChristmasMovies #ItsAWonderfulLife #ClassicChristmasMovies #ChristmasPodcast
#MidCenturyChristmas
Exciting news, Sugarplums! I make my acting debut this season as — who else? — the ghost of Christmas Past!
Be sure to listen to the brilliantly bonkers sequel to A Bomb for Christmas on Tim Babb’s @christmaspod.bsky.social starting next week!
Be sure to listen to the brilliantly bonkers sequel to A Bomb for Christmas on Tim Babb’s @christmaspod.bsky.social starting next week!
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Exciting news, Sugarplums! I make my acting debut this season as — who else? — the ghost of Christmas Past!
Be sure to listen to the brilliantly bonkers sequel to A Bomb for Christmas on Tim Babb’s @christmaspod.bsky.social starting next week!
Be sure to listen to the brilliantly bonkers sequel to A Bomb for Christmas on Tim Babb’s @christmaspod.bsky.social starting next week!
Reposted by Christmas Past
Brian interviews Vaughn Joy about Christmas in the mid 20th Century and her book about it on @christmaspast.bsky.social
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Interview: Vaughn Joy, Author of Selling Out Santa
In today's episode, Vaughn Joy, Ph.D. joins Christmas Past to discuss how the social and political climate of the mid-20th century shaped the Christmas movies of that era. She's the author of the new ...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Brian interviews Vaughn Joy about Christmas in the mid 20th Century and her book about it on @christmaspast.bsky.social
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ou're invited, Sugarplums! It's our annual family gathering to properly kick off the Christmas season and the main season of Christmas Past.
Join me on Thanksgiving Day as we start SEASON TEN of the podcast. See you there!
Join me on Thanksgiving Day as we start SEASON TEN of the podcast. See you there!
November 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
ou're invited, Sugarplums! It's our annual family gathering to properly kick off the Christmas season and the main season of Christmas Past.
Join me on Thanksgiving Day as we start SEASON TEN of the podcast. See you there!
Join me on Thanksgiving Day as we start SEASON TEN of the podcast. See you there!
What an absolute blast it was to appear on Live! in the Bay on KRON4 yesterday! 🎄📺
Much love and gratitude to producer Gem, Gil, and of course the lovely Jessica Wills.
And a shout out to fellow local author Elizabeth Kemp, who also appeared on the episode! 📚👍
Much love and gratitude to producer Gem, Gil, and of course the lovely Jessica Wills.
And a shout out to fellow local author Elizabeth Kemp, who also appeared on the episode! 📚👍
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
What an absolute blast it was to appear on Live! in the Bay on KRON4 yesterday! 🎄📺
Much love and gratitude to producer Gem, Gil, and of course the lovely Jessica Wills.
And a shout out to fellow local author Elizabeth Kemp, who also appeared on the episode! 📚👍
Much love and gratitude to producer Gem, Gil, and of course the lovely Jessica Wills.
And a shout out to fellow local author Elizabeth Kemp, who also appeared on the episode! 📚👍
The Santa Claus we know was shaped by 19th-century poems, stories, and illustrations. In his new book, Searching for Santa Claus, @thomasruyssmith explores these roots. Today, he returns to Christmas Past to trace the literary birth of an icon.
#santaclaus #christmashistory #literarychristmas
#santaclaus #christmashistory #literarychristmas
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The Santa Claus we know was shaped by 19th-century poems, stories, and illustrations. In his new book, Searching for Santa Claus, @thomasruyssmith explores these roots. Today, he returns to Christmas Past to trace the literary birth of an icon.
#santaclaus #christmashistory #literarychristmas
#santaclaus #christmashistory #literarychristmas
Before it was a cake, the Bûche de Noël was a real log. Then, 19th-century French bakers reimagined it. Hear all about it in this 2017 episode of Christmas Past. Link in the bio
#BucheDeNoel #YuleLog #ChristmasDessert #FrenchChristmas #VintageChristmas #HolidayBaking #YuleLogCake
#BucheDeNoel #YuleLog #ChristmasDessert #FrenchChristmas #VintageChristmas #HolidayBaking #YuleLogCake
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Before it was a cake, the Bûche de Noël was a real log. Then, 19th-century French bakers reimagined it. Hear all about it in this 2017 episode of Christmas Past. Link in the bio
#BucheDeNoel #YuleLog #ChristmasDessert #FrenchChristmas #VintageChristmas #HolidayBaking #YuleLogCake
#BucheDeNoel #YuleLog #ChristmasDessert #FrenchChristmas #VintageChristmas #HolidayBaking #YuleLogCake
We're only a week past Halloween, but the Christmas movies are here! 🎄🎥 Are you watching any yet?
Today, I'm joined by author and film critic, @aduralde.bsky.social. A revised and updated edition of his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas is out now! 🎁📚
#ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms
Today, I'm joined by author and film critic, @aduralde.bsky.social. A revised and updated edition of his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas is out now! 🎁📚
#ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We're only a week past Halloween, but the Christmas movies are here! 🎄🎥 Are you watching any yet?
Today, I'm joined by author and film critic, @aduralde.bsky.social. A revised and updated edition of his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas is out now! 🎁📚
#ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms
Today, I'm joined by author and film critic, @aduralde.bsky.social. A revised and updated edition of his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas is out now! 🎁📚
#ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms
When The Nutcracker premiered in 1892, it was a bit of a flop. But decades later, it became the sound of Christmas. From Russia to New York to every hometown stage, it danced its way into our holiday hearts. Hear the full story in this 2017 episode. #TheNutcracker #Tchaikovsky #NutcrackerBallet
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
When The Nutcracker premiered in 1892, it was a bit of a flop. But decades later, it became the sound of Christmas. From Russia to New York to every hometown stage, it danced its way into our holiday hearts. Hear the full story in this 2017 episode. #TheNutcracker #Tchaikovsky #NutcrackerBallet
Aaaaaannnd....we're back!! Happy Halloween, Sugarplums! And welcome to the 2025 preseason of Christmas Past
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Aaaaaannnd....we're back!! Happy Halloween, Sugarplums! And welcome to the 2025 preseason of Christmas Past
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🌿✨ Before it decked our halls, holly was a sacred symbol of life in the dead of winter. Hear more about it in this 2017 episode of Christmas Past. Link in the bio for more info.
#ChristmasTraditions #Holly #DeckTheHalls #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasPast
#ChristmasTraditions #Holly #DeckTheHalls #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasPast
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🌿✨ Before it decked our halls, holly was a sacred symbol of life in the dead of winter. Hear more about it in this 2017 episode of Christmas Past. Link in the bio for more info.
#ChristmasTraditions #Holly #DeckTheHalls #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasPast
#ChristmasTraditions #Holly #DeckTheHalls #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasPast
🕰️ Tick tock, Sugarplums! It's really feeling close now. 🎃
Join me on Halloween for the first new episode of 2025!
Once again, I'll be kicking off the preseason with a ghost story from my friends at Biblioasis.
Join me...if you dare! 👻
#christmastimeisnear #ghoststory #holidayseason #bermonths
Join me on Halloween for the first new episode of 2025!
Once again, I'll be kicking off the preseason with a ghost story from my friends at Biblioasis.
Join me...if you dare! 👻
#christmastimeisnear #ghoststory #holidayseason #bermonths
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🕰️ Tick tock, Sugarplums! It's really feeling close now. 🎃
Join me on Halloween for the first new episode of 2025!
Once again, I'll be kicking off the preseason with a ghost story from my friends at Biblioasis.
Join me...if you dare! 👻
#christmastimeisnear #ghoststory #holidayseason #bermonths
Join me on Halloween for the first new episode of 2025!
Once again, I'll be kicking off the preseason with a ghost story from my friends at Biblioasis.
Join me...if you dare! 👻
#christmastimeisnear #ghoststory #holidayseason #bermonths
Before streaming marathons and CGI elves, there were clay figures and hand-drawn snowflakes. ❄️
In the 1960s, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and The Grinch helped define what Christmas looked (and felt) like on television. #RetroChristmas #ChristmasSpecials #RankinBass #CharlieBrownChristmas #TheGrinch
In the 1960s, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and The Grinch helped define what Christmas looked (and felt) like on television. #RetroChristmas #ChristmasSpecials #RankinBass #CharlieBrownChristmas #TheGrinch
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Before streaming marathons and CGI elves, there were clay figures and hand-drawn snowflakes. ❄️
In the 1960s, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and The Grinch helped define what Christmas looked (and felt) like on television. #RetroChristmas #ChristmasSpecials #RankinBass #CharlieBrownChristmas #TheGrinch
In the 1960s, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, and The Grinch helped define what Christmas looked (and felt) like on television. #RetroChristmas #ChristmasSpecials #RankinBass #CharlieBrownChristmas #TheGrinch