Forgotten History: Christmas Traditions: Recent Episodes
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The Forgotten History of Our Favorite Christmas Traditions: Dan O'Donnell tells the stories behind the things we enjoy at Christmastime.
Dan O'Donnell explains why a celebration of Adam and Eve, not Jesus, is responsible for Christmas trees.
Dan O'Donnell tells the story of the man most responsible for the tradition of sending cards at Christmastime.
Dan O'Donnell explains why you can thank the ancient Roman god Saturn for those socks your uncle gives you this Christmas!
Dan O'Donnell explains how a legendary English monarch is responsible for a legendary Christmas treat.
A popular drink with the English nobility became a favorite of America's first President.
Why do we go door-to-door caroling at Christmas? As Dan O'Donnell explains, it's a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Dan O'Donnell explains how the ancient Greeks started the tradition of Christmas wreaths on doors.
Did human sacrifice lead to the custom of burning a big log at Christmastime? As Dan O'Donnell reports, it's very possible!
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas? As Dan O'Donnell finds, we have the ancient druids to thank.
Dan O'Donnell explains how a vacation to Germany led to the mass marketing of Christmas ornaments.
As Dan O'Donnell explains, the least popular Christmas treat dates to before even Christmas itself!