Forgotten History: Christmas Traditions
iHeart Podcast Network
The Forgotten History of Our Favorite Christmas Traditions: Dan O'Donnell tells the stories behind the things we enjoy at Christmastime.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
The Forgotten History of Our Favorite Christmas Traditions: Dan O'Donnell tells the stories behind the things we enjoy at Christmastime.
Language:
English
Episodes
The Forgotten History of Christmas Trees
12/20/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains why a celebration of Adam and Eve, not Jesus, is responsible for Christmas trees.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Christmas Cards
12/19/2018
Dan O'Donnell tells the story of the man most responsible for the tradition of sending cards at Christmastime.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Christmas Presents
12/18/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains why you can thank the ancient Roman god Saturn for those socks your uncle gives you this Christmas!
Duration:00:00:59
The Forgotten History of Gingerbread Men
12/17/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains how a legendary English monarch is responsible for a legendary Christmas treat.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Eggnog
12/16/2018
A popular drink with the English nobility became a favorite of America's first President.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Caroling
12/14/2018
Why do we go door-to-door caroling at Christmas? As Dan O'Donnell explains, it's a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Tinsel
12/14/2018
Dan O'Donnell tells the story of why we put tinsel on Christmas trees
Duration:00:00:59
The Forgotten History of Wreaths
12/14/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains how the ancient Greeks started the tradition of Christmas wreaths on doors.
Duration:00:00:59
The Forgotten History of the Yule Log
12/14/2018
Did human sacrifice lead to the custom of burning a big log at Christmastime? As Dan O'Donnell reports, it's very possible!
Duration:00:01:01
The Forgotten History of Christmas Stockings
12/11/2018
Why do we hang stockings by the chimney with care? Dan O'Donnell investigates.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Wreaths
12/11/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains how ancient Greek traditions gave us Christmas wreaths
Duration:00:00:59
The Forgotten History of Mistletoe
12/11/2018
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas? As Dan O'Donnell finds, we have the ancient druids to thank.
Duration:00:00:59
The Forgotten History of Ornaments
12/11/2018
Dan O'Donnell explains how a vacation to Germany led to the mass marketing of Christmas ornaments.
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Candy Canes
12/11/2018
Why do we eat candy canes at Christmas? Dan O'Donnell explores
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Christmas Lights
12/11/2018
Dan O'Donnell tells the story of the one man responsible for Christmas lights
Duration:00:01:00
The Forgotten History of Fruitcake
12/2/2018
As Dan O'Donnell explains, the least popular Christmas treat dates to before even Christmas itself!
Duration:00:00:59