Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa and more of The Lost Years of Santa Claus!

We’re headed north, to the Nordic countries as we talk about Joulupukki – the Yule Goat. There’s a ton of history and tradition here, and I will be barely scratching the surface. There’s a ton to digest, a bunch to discover and a lot to learn. Part 5 of Santa and his list from The Lost Years of Santa Claus follows at the end of the episode so stay tuned (or skip ahead if you so desire) and enjoy!

 

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Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa and more of The Lost Years of Santa Claus!

Today we’re traveling to Greece to discuss the history of St. Basil! He’s a very interesting character who shares a lot of traits and history with St. Nicholas from his love of giving to the needy to his value of education and sharing of one’s wealth with others. You’ll also get to hear about this special Santa from around the world who has his own special enemy, a very unique trait in this world of Santa that we’re spending this season exploring.

 

St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow link

 

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We’re back with another episode in this season of Santa! Today we explore the Wise Men of many names, totally not Olentzero, the Basque Giant! My bad guys! Lots of history here and biblical impact as well. Leave your shoes out and some hay for the camels!
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Hey everyone! Today we talk all about Superheroes at Christmas. From live action movies & TV shows to comic books I dive in to celebrate the heroes we love to watch & read at Christmastime. This is a very special episode to celebrate my late sister Steffany, who sadly passed away November 17, 2005 at age 17. I think we all have loved ones who we miss during the holidays and I have been wanting to do something special for my sister. Being the anniversary of the day she passed, I thought this would be a great way to celebrate her life and her super powers! Please send me your thoughts, feedback, memories of your lost loved ones, anything you’d like to share, send it my way!

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Season 3: Steffany’s Special Episode

We’re back! Season 3 will kick off with plenty of new histories, mysteries, and information for you Christmas lovers! There’s a new format, new music, new artwork, and a new website coming very soon, so I hope you all will enjoy the latest from The Lost Christmas Podcast. As always: email me or find me on whatever social media site you like most. Thanks so much and I will see you all very soon!

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Did you know that before the world celebrated Christmas that there were other winter celebrations? Of course you did (especially if you listen to this podcast!). Saturnalia gets much of the attention, and for good reason, but today we are going to go way back BEFORE Saturnalia and we’ll explore Kronia, Shab-e Yalda, Zagmuk and more. Learn all about some patterns and traditions that have stood the test of time! At the end of the episode we have a much requested story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus: Santa Claus versus Time. This will help to answer the question that you may have about how exactly Santa Claus is able to get all around the world to so many homes in a single night. The answer might surprise you. Tune in and find out in part 1 of this exciting story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus!

Links:

Sounds of Christmas

Santa by the Minute

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This episode brings a boat-load of information about current traditions around using the Nativity – both living Nativity and artistic representations. I dive briefly into the origins of the use of the Nativity around Christmas, and then we take a look at the real history and some misconceptions around the birth of Jesus. At the end of the episode we read through part 2 of our story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus, and I announce the winner of the first annual Lost Christmas Giveaway! Over 160 entries this year, I am blown away and I think I’ll have a special surprise for a few lucky entrants who didn’t win, but submitted wonderful answers. Please like and subscribe, review the podcast, and as always – Merry Christmas!

 

Links:

The Story of Santa Claus

 

 

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In this post-Thanskgiving episode we discuss the history and evolution of wassail, from a story of lovers to feeding trees a slice of bread and all the drinking in between. Plenty to dive into and discuss as we uncover the history behind this famous expression and wintertime beverage. At the end of this episode we also conclude the story of why Santa Claus looks different all around the world, with part 3 of this story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus.

 

Links:

Classic wassail recipe

Holly Jolly Xmas’u podcast

Weird Christmas podcast

 

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In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of Christmas mysteries. Starting off, we have some unanswered questions from Christmas movies that surely you’ve been wanting to hear an answer for, then we dive into a couple of real-life mysteries around the Christmas season. Finally, we have my personal recommendations for some Christmas mystery movies, a TV episode, and several books for you to enjoy this holiday season! At the end of the episode, we kick off a new story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus which reveals the secrets behind why Santa looks so different in different places around the globe.

A big shout out to one of my best friends in the world – Brian Shepard (link) and JerriEl Wiliams for the wonderful background music throughout the podcast.

Link to books list

 

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Christmas Mysteries, Christmysteries, whatever you call them, they’re wonderful and I’ve got some for you!