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Interview: Emily St. James, author of Every Time a Bell Rings

2026-11-0728:57

It's a Wonderful Life turns 80 years old this year. When it first hit theaters in 1946, there was little indication that it would become the juggernaut it is. Film critic and author Emily St. James joins Brian to discuss the history and legacy of this American classic. Her new book is Every Time a Bell Rings: The Legacy of It’s a Wonderful Life, America’s Most Beloved Holiday Film. MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE “Christmas Slow Jazz” — PulseBox, via Pixabay CONNECT WITH ME Links to soc...

[Regifting] Letters to Santa

2026-11-0512:55

Christmas Past is turning 10 this year! To celebrate a decade of Christmas storytelling, throughout the season, we'll look back at episodes from previous years. Today, it's the history behind writing letters to Santa. This episode first appeared in season one, on December 1, 2016. May your days be merry and bright! CONNECT WITH ME Links to social media and more https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] MY BOOKS Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: ...

[Regifting] Gift Wrap

2026-11-0311:17

Christmas Past is turning 10 this year! To celebrate a decade of Christmas storytelling, throughout the season, we'll look back at episodes from previous years. Today, it's Gift Wrap, which appeared in season one, released on December 9, 2016. May your days be merry and bright! CONNECT WITH ME Links to social media and more https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] MY BOOKS Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas P...

Story Time: The Duchess at Prayer

2026-10-3146:52

Happy Halloween! 👻 And welcome to another season of Christmas Past. We're continuing our tradition of kicking things off with a ghost story from my friends at Biblioasis Books. Every season, they issue a set of three classic ghost stories for Christmas, designed and decorated by the acclaimed artists known only as Seth. Today's story is Edith Wharton's "The Duchess at Prayer," first published in Scribner's Magazine in 1900. Neglected by her absent husband, the beautiful Duchess Vi...

Christmas 2025

2025-12-2511:07

Merry Christmas! The festive season reaches its peak today. And for the tenth year in a row, I'm here on Christmas Day to take a look back. We'll reflect on the news and trends, the sights and sounds that made Christmas of 2025 what it was. Plus, a little report from Christmas Past headquarters, and a guest appearance from little Dashiell! Wishing all of your a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll see you all again in 2026! Music in this Episode "Deck the Halls A"...

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