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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2023 · 12 MIN

Backstory: Shortbread

from Christmas Past · host Brian Earl

For a bread that’s short, its history is long. Exactly how long, and the particulars of how it all came about, though, are unclear. But one this is clear: shortbread is an essential — and delicious — part of the festive season. Mentioned in this EpisodeTasting History Youtube ChannelTasting History, book by Max MillerMusic in this Episode"Hush Ye, My Bairnie" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay"Drops of Melting Snow (after Holst, Abroad as I was walking)" — Axletree, via Free Music Archive"Soft Piano" — Agnese Valmaggia, via Film Music"Auld Lang Syne" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay"Angels We Have Heard on High" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artistConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] BooksOf 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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For a bread that’s short, its history is long. Exactly how long, and the particulars of how it all came about, though, are unclear. But one this is clear: shortbread is an essential — and delicious — part of the festive season. Mentioned in this Episode Tasting History Youtube ChannelTasting History, book by Max MillerMusic in this Episode "Hush Ye, My Bairnie" — Trygve Larsen, Pixabay"Drops of Melting Snow (after Holst, Abroad as I was walking)" — Axletree, via Free Music Archive"Soft ...

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