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192: Merry Christmas, Middle-earth: JRR Tolkien’s Thoughts on the Holiday

192: Merry Christmas, Middle-earth: JRR Tolkien’s Thoughts on the Holiday

Update: 2024-12-19
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If you love J.R.R. Tolkien, the Christmas season, or both, this episode is for you! Tolkien, a devout Catholic and master storyteller, wrote beautifully about Christmas in his personal letters—sharing memories, reflections, and even festive notes written in his own invented languages.

We explore Tolkien's earliest Christmas recollections, his thoughts on the true meaning of the holiday, and a special Christmas note written in Dwarvish runes and Elvish script. Whether you’re a longtime Tolkien fan or discovering his works for the first time, this episode will rekindle the light and wonder of the season through Tolkien’s words. Join me as we celebrate Christmas through the lens of one of the greatest authors of our time.

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192: Merry Christmas, Middle-earth: JRR Tolkien’s Thoughts on the Holiday

192: Merry Christmas, Middle-earth: JRR Tolkien’s Thoughts on the Holiday

Aaron, a Middle-earth wanderer and Tolkien admirer

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