Episode 86

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25th Dec 2024

The Christmas Eve That Almost Wasn’t: Near-Misses, Miracles, and Holiday Hijinks

Description: 🎄 Dive into the heartwarming chaos of holiday history with A.J. Chat! In this episode, we’re unwrapping untold Christmas stories and near-misses that almost erased some of our most beloved Christmas Eve traditions.

From the accidental creation of the NORAD Santa Tracker to the backstory of A Charlie Brown Christmas, we’ll explore the struggles behind holiday classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and It’s a Wonderful Life. You’ll hear about the miraculous WWI Christmas Truce, the first performance of the timeless carol Silent Night, and the surprising marketing stunt that brought us Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

We’re also sharing listener holiday memories, digging into the historic Apollo 8 Christmas Broadcast, and celebrating the production hurdles that led to films like Miracle on 34th Street.

🎙️ Why listen? This episode brings you behind-the-scenes of famous holiday movies and stories, uncovering how some of the most iconic Christmas traditions were born from unexpected challenges.

Perfect for fans of:

  • Historical Christmas Eve events
  • The cultural impact of holiday films
  • Celebrating Christmas miracles

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Listen now for a frosty dive into Christmas pop culture moments and the untold stories that almost stole the season!

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