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In today's Season 2 finale, we talk all about Saturnalia! In Part 1 of this series we discussed Kronia, the precursor to Saturnalia. Now we are going to discuss the famous pre-Christmas celebration that gets a lot of credit for many traditions still used today. And not without good reason too, as Saturnalia has a very interesting history. Learn about this Roman festival and discover some things you might not have known! Lastly, we end the episode with the exciting conclusion to Santa Claus versus Time from The Lost Years of Santa Claus.  Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

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 Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

We have a very special guest today: Dr. Emily Zarka of Arizona State University and PBS Digital Studios Monstrum! We talk about monsters at Christmas, the history of monsters, the abundance of mythos at Christmastime and so much more. Be sure to check out her show and enjoy hearing all about the monstrous Christmas world! Edit: As requested, no more background music! Thank you guys for the feedback, it's always welcome! Links: Monstrum Ana and the Apocalypse Krampus episode of Monstrum Yuletide TV Tinsel Tunes Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

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 Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

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In this episode you'll hear my very specific, hard-fast rules for determining if a movie is indeed a Christmas movie. As a much requested piece, I've included my rules and scoring system so you can determine whether or not a movie is a Christmas movie. Stir the pot, bring on the controversy!  At the end of the episode, we start a new story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus, and as a special "thank you" to all of the listeners, I've got the first giveaway in the history of this little podcast. Listen and find out how to enter ($50 Amazon gift card to the winner)! Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

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 Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this episode we dive into the person that was Saint Nicholas of Myra. There's plenty to go around with stories, myths, fantasy, and real history. We talk about the day we celebrate St. Nicholas and a few traditions around the world, and finally we conclude the episode with part 2 of how Santa Claus looks different all over the world from The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Enjoy! Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

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 Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

Today we go over a short list of must-see foreign holiday films. These films take us to Mexico, from France to Finland, and to Japan and South Korea, circling the globe to provide some holiday hits to brighten up your Christmas season. Finally, we cap off this episode with part 3 of Santa and his Sleigh from The Lost Years of Santa Claus.  Special thanks to: The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0 Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

This episode explores the history of Christmas lights, going from candles to LEDs and fiber optics. There's a lot to learn and plenty to dive into as we explore the ins and outs of who, what, when and why of lighting at Christmas time. At the end of the episode we hear part 2 of how Santa gets his sleigh from The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Don't forget to send us a message or email, and to like and subscribe. Happy holidays!Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this new episode we dive into the connection between carols and Christmas itself! We go into the history of the word itself, where the traditions started, how the carol has evolved, and how carols might very well have saved Christmas as a day of celebration! We also kick off a new story from the Lost Years of Santa Claus, this time going into the history of how Santa Claus got what we know as his sleigh! Another book, movie and TV episode or special is also in this episode, to get you completely in the holiday spirit! Don't forget to like and subscribe, as well as message us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at LostChristmasPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks so much!Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this episode we kick off the Christmas season (the -ber months) first with a new feature! I'm giving a Christmas movie recommendation, a TV episode/special recommendation and a Christmas book recommendation at the start of each episode, please commend and email us with how you think the recommendation went! Next, we take a look into the Russian Santa Claus: Ded Moroz, also known as Grandfather Frost. With a deep history going back well before Saint Nicholas and many Western Christmas figures, this magical man has a fascinating history and a great story as well. We also talk about some related Eastern European characters and finish with part 3 of the story of Santa Claus and how he knows so many languages, how did he learn them and why? Links:Veliky Ustyug (Ded Moroz's home)Troika (three horse sleigh)Snegurochka (the Snow Maiden)Bozic Bata (Christmas Brother from Serbia)Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

Apologies about the sound quality on this episode, my voice sounds canned almost. I wasn't able to fix it in this episode but will for Part 3 of this series!In today's episode we explore the history of snowmen in art, politics, and expression. We also briefly touch on the Yeti, shallowly diving in to the origins and history. Lastly, we conclude with Part 2 of our Lost Years of Santa Claus story. I hope you enjoy!Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this episode (the first full episode of season 2!) we explore the history behind Christmas in July, the traditions that have helped it explode, and some global mentions and applications of Christmas in July. Finally, we conclude the episode with part 1 of a new story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and feel free to email us, find us on Facebook or Twitter and drop us a message!Email: LostChristmasPodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LostChristmasP1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostChristmasPodcastSpecial thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0holiday by Dee Yan-Key - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this episode, the first for Season 2!, we explore a small piece of some Christmas traditions of a few Native American tribes and how they have integrated, adapted, and influenced Christmas traditions in the Americas in their own special and unique way. There's a lot to unpack and go through, so there will likely be a part 2 of this at some point in the future. Today's episode is short, and no story today. The Lost Tales of Santa Claus will continue next episode with an update on the whole story and what to expect in the coming episodes.Links mentioned:Santa Claus imageQuotes from Floyd Looks for Buffalo HandSpecial thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

In this finale to Season 1 we explore the origin of Christmas movies and the evolution of them through the decades! From the first Christmas movie in 1898 all they way through our current era, I'll dive into the how and why our movies have changed through the years. Lastly, we end the episode with part 3 of How Santa Claus knows what is going on in the world so easily. Subscribe, share and enjoy!Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

This episode is a brief dive into the history and traditions (both Christian and otherwise) of greenery around the Christmas season! Going from Holly, Mistletoe, Christmas Trees and so much more, we explore how greenery came into the church, the home and now is an essential part of what we see at Christmastime! Lastly, we end with Part 2 of another tale from The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

This episode briefly explains the origins of the Christmas markets around the world, where we can find some fantastic and diverse Christmas marketplaces, as well as some hidden gems that might not have heard of! We also start a new story from The Lost Year of Santa Claus - How Santa Claus knows what is going on with everyone and what they want. I hope you enjoy!List of Markets: Famous locations: Munich (German) Bremen (Germany)  Dresden (Germany) Vienna (Austria)  Salzburg (Austria) Strasbourg (France) Bath (England) Lesser known: Jamaica (many locations) Sapporo (Japan)  Bangkok (Thailand) Cusco (Peru) Valkenburg (The Netherlands) Royal Christmas Market (Hohenzollern Castle - Stuttgart) Great Dickens Christmas Fair (San Francisco USA) Other markets in the US: Chicago, Illinois Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Arlington, Texas Helen, Georgia Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Certainly not comprehensive, but a great list to get you started on your Christmas market journey! Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message

Alright, today is a long episode because there's just so much to get into! I've got a bunch of recipes for savory dishes, sweets, and drinks (both kid-friendly and adults-only) for you to try and enjoy, all Christmas-time traditions from around the world. We travel to 6 continents, tons of countries and you'll get a vast variety of food, drink, and awesome experiences from the recipes today! Lastly, we end the episode with Part 3 of How Santa gets into homes (hint: it's not a chimney). Thanks all, and please rate us and subscribe wherever possible!Recipes:Savory:Tourtierre (French-Canadian mince pie)Hangikjoet (Leg of lamb smoked over it's own poop)Halaszle (Hungarian fish soup)Feast of the 7 Fishes (Italian Christmas dinner)Kucios sample (Lithuanian special dinner)Lechon (Philippine suckling pig)Vitel Tone (cold thinly sliced veal with cream tuna sauce)Doro Wat (Ethiopian stew)Calulu (fried fish with vegetables & tomato)Sweet:Fritule (Croatian beignets)Kourabiedes (butter cookies)Krumkake (thin crispy wafer cookies)Christmas Pudding (UK staple)Alfajores (dulce de leche sandwich cookies)Malva Pudding (sponge-like cake with apricot & cream sauces)Drinks (kid friendly):Ponche Navideno (Mexican Christmas fruit punch)Kompot (fresh & dried fruit mix punch)Salep (Turkish drink thickened with special orchid flour)Drinks (adults only):Feuerzangenbowle (fire punch)Mulled WineSorrel PunchCoquitoMonkey's TailChapmanI have not tried all these recipes, so peruse at your risk!Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lostchristmaspodcast/message