The Lost Christmas Podcast
Season 3: Episode 7 – The Yule Goat!
Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa… read more Season 3: Episode 7 – The Yule Goat!
A Fairy Godmother Who Gives Gifts at Christmas?
Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa… read more A Fairy Godmother Who Gives Gifts at Christmas?
St. Basil, The Greek Santa Claus!
Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa… read more St. Basil, The Greek Santa Claus!
A Gift-Bringing Giant from the Mountains?! Olentzero’s here (for real this time)!
This one is a very special episode where I’m going to talk all about Olentzero, the Basque gift-giving giant from… read more A Gift-Bringing Giant from the Mountains?! Olentzero’s here (for real this time)!
Whoops! The Wise Men/Magi/Reyes Magos!
We’re back with another episode in this season of Santa! Today we explore the Wise Men of many names, totally… read more Whoops! The Wise Men/Magi/Reyes Magos!
Season 3: Episode 2 – Weihnachtsmann
Hey everybody! Today we’re traveling to Germany to discuss the history of Christmas there, and the super interesting character named… read more Season 3: Episode 2 – Weihnachtsmann
Season 3: Steffany’s Special Episode
Hey everyone! Today we talk all about Superheroes at Christmas. From live action movies & TV shows to comic books… read more Season 3: Steffany’s Special Episode
Season 3: Episode 1 – Hotei/Hoteiosho
Welcome to the Season of Santa! Kicking off season 3! we head to Japan to encounter one of the seven… read more Season 3: Episode 1 – Hotei/Hoteiosho
Season 3 Teaser (The Season of Santa is coming…)
We’re back! Season 3 will kick off with plenty of new histories, mysteries, and information for you Christmas lovers! There’s… read more Season 3 Teaser (The Season of Santa is coming…)
Christmas Traditions: But before they were Christmas traditions (part 2: Saturnalia)
In today’s Season 2 finale, we talk all about Saturnalia! In Part 1 of this series we discussed Kronia, the… read more Christmas Traditions: But before they were Christmas traditions (part 2: Saturnalia)
Christmas Traditions: But before they were Christmas traditions (part 1)
Did you know that before the world celebrated Christmas that there were other winter celebrations? Of course you did (especially… read more Christmas Traditions: But before they were Christmas traditions (part 1)
Christmas Monsters Revisited (with special guest Dr. Emily Zarka of Monstrum)
We have a very special guest today: Dr. Emily Zarka of Arizona State University and PBS Digital Studios Monstrum! We… read more Christmas Monsters Revisited (with special guest Dr. Emily Zarka of Monstrum)
The Nativity: Everything you wanted to know, and more!
This episode brings a boat-load of information about current traditions around using the Nativity – both living Nativity and artistic… read more The Nativity: Everything you wanted to know, and more!
Rules for Christmas Movies (and a giveaway!)
In this episode you’ll hear my very specific, hard-fast rules for determining if a movie is indeed a Christmas movie…. read more Rules for Christmas Movies (and a giveaway!)
Wassail! Drinking to your health at Christmas
In this post-Thanskgiving episode we discuss the history and evolution of wassail, from a story of lovers to feeding trees… read more Wassail! Drinking to your health at Christmas
St. Nicholas – the man, the myth, the legend
In this episode we dive into the person that was Saint Nicholas of Myra. There’s plenty to go around with… read more St. Nicholas – the man, the myth, the legend
Christmas Mysteries, Christmysteries, whatever you call them, they’re wonderful and I’ve got some for you!
In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of Christmas mysteries. Starting off, we have some unanswered questions… read more Christmas Mysteries, Christmysteries, whatever you call them, they’re wonderful and I’ve got some for you!
You can’t miss these foreign Christmas movies this year!
Today we go over a short list of must-see foreign holiday films. These films take us to Mexico, from France… read more You can’t miss these foreign Christmas movies this year!