https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christmas-and-christmas-lore--6900544enHistoryCopyright Science Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1075ca08ed1c34fdc100d9c321bf68da.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christmas-and-christmas-lore--6900544Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:15:03 +0000Thomas G. CrippenScience Storiesspreaker32@podcastlibrary.orgFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...falseb3314a5c-be28-534b-a4d2-ed18f4012adbepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-prohibition-has-done-to-america-fabian-franklin--74456158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456158Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:13 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"What Prohibition Has Done to America" by Fabian Franklin explores the profound effects of the Prohibition era on American society, delving into the cultural and social upheaval that accompanied the ban on alcohol. This insightful examination reveals...8507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brazil-stray-notes-from-bahia-james-wetherell--74414126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74414126Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:02 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Brazil. Stray notes from Bahia" by James Wetherell offers a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of life in Bahia, Brazil. Through Wetherell's keen observations and reflections, listeners are invited to explore the vibrant culture, unique...22647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-hero-myths-a-study-in-the-native-religions-of-the-western-continent-daniel-garrison-brinton--74335844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74335844Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:22 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"American Hero-Myths" by Daniel Garrison Brinton delves into the rich tapestry of Native religions across the Western continent, exploring the heroic narratives that shape their cultural identities. This insightful study reveals how these myths serve...26413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aesop-s-fables-a-new-revised-edition-aesop--74285514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74285514Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000Thomas G. CrippenAesop's Fables, a new revised edition of the timeless collection, offers listeners a chance to engage with the profound wisdom and moral lessons embedded in these classic tales. Each fable presents a unique story featuring animals that embody human...12453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campaigns-of-curiosity-journalistic-adventures-of-an-american-girl-in-london-elizabeth-l-banks--74174339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74174339Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:34 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Campaigns of Curiosity: Journalistic Adventures of an American Girl in London" by Elizabeth L. Banks invites listeners to embark on a captivating journey through the eyes of an American woman navigating the vibrant streets of London. This engaging...22725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-love-music-carl-emil-seashore--74118182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74118182Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:18 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Why We Love Music" by Carl Emil Seashore delves into the profound emotional and psychological connections humans have with music. This exploration reveals the intricate ways in which music influences our feelings, thoughts, and experiences, making it...11169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essay-on-the-slavery-and-commerce-of-the-human-species-particularly-the-african-thomas-clarkson--74075241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74075241Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:01 +0000Thomas G. CrippenThomas Clarkson's "Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African" delves into the grim realities of human trafficking and the moral implications of slavery, particularly focusing on the African experience. This...18518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-in-the-midst-a-comparative-study-of-child-welfare-in-christian-and-non-christian-lands-mary-shauffler-labaree--74024215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74024215Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:26 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Child in the Midst" by Mary Shauffler Labaree offers a profound comparative study of child welfare across Christian and non-Christian societies. This insightful exploration delves into the varying approaches to nurturing and protecting children,...26322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gringo-in-manana-land-harry-la-tourette-foster--73973434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73973434Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:36 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Gringo In Mañana-Land" by Harry La Tourette Foster offers a unique perspective on life in a foreign land, exploring the cultural nuances and experiences of an outsider navigating the complexities of a new environment. This engaging narrative invites...31349anafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/native-races-and-the-war-josephine-butler--73921375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73921375Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:03 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Native Races and the War" by Josephine Butler delves into the complex interplay between indigenous populations and the impacts of war, reflecting on themes of identity, resilience, and the struggle for justice. Butler's insights resonate powerfully...22044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slave-narratives-a-folk-history-of-slavery-in-the-united-states-from-interviews-with-former-slaves-volume-vii-kentucky-narratives-various--73817341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73817341Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:48 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume VII, Kentucky Narratives-Various" offers an invaluable collection of firsthand accounts from those who endured the harsh realities of slavery...18088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/idea-of-progress-an-inquiry-into-its-origin-and-growth-john-bagnell-bury--73784515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73784515Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Idea of Progress: An Inquiry into Its Origin and Growth" by John Bagnell Bury delves into the concept of progress, exploring its historical roots and development over time. Bury examines how the idea of progress has shaped human thought, influencing...32369falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-dreams-and-ghosts-andrew-lang--73752706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73752706Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Book of Dreams and Ghosts" by Andrew Lang invites listeners into a world where the ethereal and the extraordinary intertwine, exploring the realms of dreams and the supernatural. This collection reflects Lang's fascination with folklore and the...30800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-australian-legendary-tales-k-langloh-parker--73726164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73726164Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000Thomas G. CrippenMore Australian Legendary Tales by K. Langloh Parker invites listeners into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Australian folklore, showcasing the vibrant stories that have been passed down through generations. This collection captures the essence of the...12174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aztec-ruins-national-monument-new-mexico-john-m-corbett--73705441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73705441Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0000Thomas G. CrippenExplore the rich history and significance of Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico through the insightful work of John M. Corbett. This audiobook delves into the archaeological wonders and cultural heritage of the site, shedding light on the...10053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voice-from-the-south-by-a-black-woman-from-the-south-anna-j-cooper--73685416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73685416Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Voice from the South By a Black Woman from the South" by Anna J. Cooper is a powerful exploration of race, gender, and identity, articulated through the lens of a Black woman from the South. Cooper's insights into the struggles and triumphs of...26308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-and-war-olive-schreiner--73662742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73662742Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:50 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Woman and War" by Olive Schreiner delves into the complex interplay between gender and warfare, exploring the profound impact of conflict on women's lives and their roles in society. Schreiner's insightful reflections challenge traditional...3113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/negro-w-e-b-du-bois--73642145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73642145Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"Negro-W. E. B. Du Bois" delves into the profound insights and intellectual contributions of W. E. B. Du Bois, a pivotal figure in American history and a key architect of African American thought. This work captures his exploration of race, identity,...20119falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annual-report-of-the-commissioner-of-indian-affairs-december-1827-commissioner-of-indian-affairs--73606766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73606766Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:28:11 +0000Thomas G. CrippenThe "Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, December 1827" provides a detailed account of the state of affairs regarding Native American tribes during a pivotal time in U.S. history. This report highlights the policies and practices...10230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-hero-myths-a-study-in-the-native-religions-of-the-western-continent-daniel-garrison-brinton--73574799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73574799Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:41:31 +0000Thomas G. Crippen"American Hero-Myths: A Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent" by Daniel Garrison Brinton explores the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs and narratives that shape the spiritual landscape of North America. This insightful examination...26413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/current-superstitions-fanny-dickerson-bergen--73540588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73540588Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:37:34 +0000Thomas G. CrippenCurrent Superstitions by Fanny Dickerson Bergen delves into the intriguing world of beliefs and practices that have shaped human culture throughout history. This exploration of superstitions reveals how these age-old customs continue to influence our...16593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-epilogue--70459102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459102Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:13 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...275celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-candlemas--70459101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459101Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...763celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-plough-monday-etc--70459100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459100Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...208celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-feast-of-fools-or-of-the-ass--70459099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459099Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...400celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-twelfth-night--70459097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459097Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...543celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-epiphany--70459096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459096Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...593celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-old-christmas-eve-wassailing-trees--70459095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459095Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...401celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-new-year-s-eve-hagmena--70459094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459094Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...774celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-subsidiary-festivals--70459093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459093Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:29 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...855celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-yule-tide-in-thule--70459092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459092Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...423celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-miscellaneous-christmas-superstitions-etc--70459091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459091Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...691celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-family-reunions-the-children-s-day--70459090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459090Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...243celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-christmas-cards-etc--70459089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459089Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...294celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-christmas-boxes--70459088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459088Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...376celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-the-christmas-ship--70459087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459087Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...209celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-the-christmas-tree--70459086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459086Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:21 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...555celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-the-christmas-sheaf--70459085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459085Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...141celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-christmas-gifts-santa-claus-etc--70459084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459084Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...619celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-yule-firth-unthrifty-folk--70459083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459083Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...185celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-the-lord-of-misrule--70459082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459082Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...712celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-masking--70459080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459080Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...219celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-christmas-sports--70459079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459079Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...440celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-the-boar-s-head--70459078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459078Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...423celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-the-christmas-feast--70459077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459077Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...1258celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-christmas-candles--70459076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459076Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...288celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-the-yule-log--70459075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459075Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...651celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-christmas-eve--70459074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459074Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:26 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...462celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-wassailing--70459073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459073Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:47 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...514celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-hodening-schimmel-etc--70459071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459071Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:45 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...264celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-mumming--70459070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459070Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:45 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...386celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-puritan-hostility-to-christmas--70459069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459069Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:44 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...853celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-the-children-s-christmas--70459068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459068Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:42 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...481celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-cradle-rocking-the-posada-etc--70459067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459067Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:41 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...414celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-praesepio--70459066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459066Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:39 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...443celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-nativity-plays--70459065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459065Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:38 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...568celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-church-observances-midnight-mass--70459063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459063Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:37 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...383celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-church-observances-christmas-bells--70459062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459062Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:36 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...290celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-church-observances-advent--70459061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459061Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:35 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...288celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-use-of-carols--70459060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459060Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:34 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...628celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-legendary-mystical-and-modern-carols--70459058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459058Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:32 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...948celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-the-oldest-english-carols--70459057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459057Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:31 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...706celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-origin-of-carols--70459055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459055Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:29 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...820celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-christmas-carols--70459053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459053Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:27 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...414celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-old-christmas-hymns--70459052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459052Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:26 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...640celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-christmas-music-the-waits--70459051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459051Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:24 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...226celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-christmas-tales--70459050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459050Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:23 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...500celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-christmas-ghosts--70459049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459049Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:21 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...321celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-placing-and-removing-evergreens--70459048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459048Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:20 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...318celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-mistletoe--70459047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459047Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:19 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...654celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-laurel-rosemary-fir-etc--70459046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459046Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:18 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...295celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-holly-and-ivy--70459044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459044Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:17 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...496celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-use-of-evergreens--70459043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459043Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:16 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...225celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-names-of-christmas--70459042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459042Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:15 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...188celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-coincident-festivals--70459041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459041Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:14 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...323celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-origin-of-christmas--70459039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459039Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:13 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...821celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-preface-and-introduction--70459038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70459038Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:11 +0000Thomas G. CrippenFor over forty years, I have passionately gathered an array of fascinating stories, traditions, and legends surrounding the festival of the Holy Nativity. My research spans both well-known and obscure sources, including rare pamphlets from the 17th...254celebration,christmas,culture,customs,folklore,history,lore,nativity,stories,traditionfalsefull