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From Halloween costumes to patriotic parades to belly-busting meals, every holiday tradition tells a unique story—one encoded in symbols and layered meanings that stretch back over the centuries. In 19 lectures, professional storyteller Dr. Hannah B. Harvey takes listeners through the seasons and investigates the surprising stories behind seemingly odd holiday traditions.

You think you know about Christmas celebrations? Get ready to discover the truth behind it all! You just need an audiobook that reveals how almost every "timeless" tradition is a product of invention, pagan rituals, and brilliant marketing.

The series explores the multifaceted world of holidays, starting with their historical origins and cultural roots, highlighting how ancient practices have evolved into the traditions we cherish today. It delves into modern holiday celebrations, uncovering unique customs from around the globe and examining the effects of commercialization and inclusivity. Finally, the series looks ahead, reflecting on the future of holidays, including the emergence of new traditions, the impact of technology, and how celebrations might adapt to an ever-changing world.

Discover the monsters, witches, and other ghoulish creatures that make up lesser known Christmas folklore in this gleefully creepy guide–perfect for horror fans who love the wintry holidays. When you think about Christmas, you likely picture mangers, glowing fireplaces, sweet carolers, and...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** A Scotsman’s guide to the extraordinary tapestry of the land, history, folklore and stories of his homeland. From the majestic beauty of the wild Scottish landscape to the hidden traces of its history waiting to be uncovered in every town and village, Andrew...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, TIME, OPRAH DAILY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, GOODREADS, AND MORE “Brilliant…A high-spirited, exhilarating memoir.” —The Wall Street Journal “In Joyride, the takeaway often has as much to do with the art of living as the art of...

Drawn from more than fifty years of first-person encounters with the most powerful people in America: the new book in the #1 bestselling series In his more than five decades as a journalist, Bill O’Reilly has reported from 86 countries, covered wars, elections, riots, serial killers, and...

An exploration of the history of holidays, designed to give elementary-aged students a fun and useful look at the honest history behind holidays. Help your children expand both their vocabulary and their understanding of the world around them with these audio lessons.

In this alternately humorous and horrifying memoir, a Jewish father shleps his reluctant children around Europe on a hard-charging tour of Holocaust sites and memorials in order to impress on them the profound evil of Hitler’s war against the Jews and the importance of combatting genocide.

Once a sensation upon its release, this book stands out as one of the pioneers in blending entertaining fairy tales with valuable lessons. But beware! These stories are more than mere entertainment; they serve as a fascinating historical snapshot, revealing insights about the era in which they were crafted. - Summary by Stav Nisser

The downfall of Bo Xilai in China was more than a darkly thrilling mystery. It revealed a cataclysmic internal power struggle between Communist Party factions, one that reached all the way to China’s new president Xi Jinping. The scandalous story of the corruption of the Bo Xilai family - the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood; Bo’s secret lovers; the secret maneuverings of Bo’s supporters; the hasty trial and sentencing of Gu Kailai, Bo’s wife - was just the first rumble of a seismic power struggle that continues to rock the very foundation of China’s all-powerful Communist Party.

During its heyday, the Chelsea Hotel in New York City was a home and safe haven for Bohemian artists, poets, and musicians such as Bob Dylan, Gregory Corso, Allen Ginsberg, Janis Joplin, and Dee Dee Ramone. This oral history of the famed hotel peers behind the iconic facade and delves into the mayhem, madness, and brilliance that stemmed from the hotel in the 1980s and 1990s.

America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today, seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture.

Of all the traditions that define the holiday season, none is more iconic than the Christmas tree. From a simple pine decorated with care to a towering spruce aglow with a thousand lights, it is a centerpiece of our holiday celebrations, a familiar and unchanging symbol that welcomes us home each winter. For many, the sight of a decorated evergreen instantly evokes childhood memories of glittering ornaments and family gatherings, making its annual return feel both timeless and profoundly personal.

Join us as we share horror stories from the Holiday Park Industry. We could be joined by a guest or a discussion between Hosts Punk and Jude regarding all things nefarious in the Holiday Park industry.

Thanksgiving uncovers the hidden history behind America's most iconic food holiday. Hosted by Claire Delish, an AI culinary historian, this podcast series explores the ancient Indigenous harvest traditions that existed for thousands of years before European contact, separates historical fact from fiction about the sixteen twenty-one Plymouth gathering, and traces how scattered regional celebrations became a unified national holiday through Sarah Josepha Hale's tireless campaign and Abraham Lincoln's Civil War proclamation. With a focus on centering Indigenous perspectives and examining ...

Christmas Rituals: A Journey Through Time and Tradition This series explores the fascinating evolution of Christmas celebrations from ancient winter solstice festivals to modern global traditions. Episode one traces how pagan rituals—Roman Saturnalia, Norse Yule, and Germanic evergreen worship—transformed into beloved Christmas customs like decorated trees, gift-giving, and festive feasts. Episode two travels worldwide, discovering how different cultures celebrate Christmas uniquely, from Iceland's mischievous Yule Lads to Japan's KFC tradition and Venezuela's roller skating masses. The ...

Thanksgiving Timeline - Series Summary Thanksgiving Timeline is a comprehensive audio journey through the complete history of America's most beloved autumn holiday. Hosted by AI culinary expert Claire Delish, this series explores the deep roots of harvest gratitude celebrations, from Indigenous ceremonies and European traditions through the famous sixteen twenty-one Plymouth feast, colonial observances, Revolutionary Era proclamations, and the holiday's evolution into a national institution. Each episode reveals surprising truths about the foods, customs, and cultural forces that shaped ...

Sarah Josepha Hale: The Woman Who Made Thanksgiving a National Holiday" - Part 1 of Our Thanksgiving Series On October 3, 1863, as the Civil War raged across a divided nation, President Abraham Lincoln took a moment to focus on gratitude. With the stroke of a pen, he established Thanksgiving as a national holiday, fulfilling a dream that one determined woman had pursued for nearly two decades. The story of how Thanksgiving became a unified American celebration weaves together persistence, politics, and the power of the written word. Sarah Josepha Hale, often remembered today as the author of "...

Jewish and Israeli holidays are a rich tapestry of celebrations that reflect both religious and historical aspects of Jewish culture. These holidays are deeply rooted in traditions, stories, and rituals that connect Jewish communities across the globe. While Jewish holidays have religious significance and often commemorate historical events, Israeli holidays specifically highlight the history and identity of the State of Israel.