ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In 1882, inventor Edward Johnson set up a one-of-a-kind Christmas display in his New York City home...and it changed the face of Christmas as we know it.
Music in This Episode
- "Vessel Five" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
- "In the Saloon" — Piano Music, via Pixabay
- "Whispers of the Heart" — Lite Saturation, via Free Music Archive
- "Vessel One" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
- "Sunday Morning" — Maarten Schellekens, via Free Music Archive
- "World of Dreams" — Tune Tank, via Pixabay
Connect with Me
- Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links
- Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com
Books
Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.
Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)
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