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<a href='http://www.wishbookweb.com'>Wish Book Web</a>Music in this Episode<ul><li>&quot;<a href='https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-jingle-bells-relax-piano-162378/'>Jingle Bells Relax Piano</a>&quot; — Oleg Kirilkov, via Pixabay</li><li>&quot;<a href='https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-merry-christmas-everyone-piano-14101/'>Merry Christmas Everyone Piano</a>&quot; — 23117649, via Pixabay</li><li>&quot;<a href='https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-christmas-is-for-kids-126392/'>Christmas is for Kids</a>&quot; — Juan Sanchez, via Pixabay</li><li>&quot;<a href='https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100391'>Wish Background</a>&quot; — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech</li></ul>Order your copy today!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmases-Long-Ago-Surprising-Traditions/dp/149308965X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.reIYlN0fAk-fXReS-4n4GuNqF6qyGww5eZSjfcqSyOzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.SvcTjKnFTfA6XbkRhwmty5MGemHGQ11WGMUpjicAFMM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=brian+earl&amp;qid=1756783996&amp;sr=8-1">Of Christmases Long, Long Ago</a>Connect with Me <ul> <li>Links to all the things <a href='https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links'>https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links</a> </li> <li>Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com</li> </ul> Books <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Christmases-Long-Ago-Surprising-Traditions/dp/149308965X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RXSI9XDR82J3&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.reIYlN0fAk-fXReS-4n4GsLCPCka3-CQDzVOJsuhhDg.c8Ezi77Xgkg-Pl6wg58PB7-CxAnEe1Cawg4I1NDfUyY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=brian+earl&amp;qid=1761868527&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C175&amp;sr=8-1'>Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past</a> (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It&apos;s Christmas as you&apos;ve never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions-ebook/dp/B0B8QGCVW3?ref_=ast_author_mpb'>Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday&apos;s Traditions</a> (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)

Your Christmas Memories: 2023, vol 1

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.&nbsp;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!&nbsp;Christmas Past is one of the longest running Christmas podcasts, now in its tenth 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 is the author of two books about Christmas:&nbsp;Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025) and&nbsp;Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022). Both are available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook (narrated by the author). Find them wherever books are sold.&nbsp;