Christmas Under The Six Flags: Spain

Send us Fan Mail Join Tweed Scott on The Texan Edge for a special holiday edition—Christmas Under the Six Flags of Texas. In this opening episode, Tweed lights the first candle of the six-part series down near El Paso, where Texas first heard Christmas bells ring across the desert sky. Step back to 1599, when Spanish explorers brought faith, firelight, and the very first Christmas celebration to what would become Texas. From piñatas to luminarias, discover how these early traditions grew into the heartwarming Texas Christmas we know today. Show Notes: Host: Tweed ScottSeries: Christmas Under the Six Flags of Texas (Part 1 of 6)Location: Near present-day El Paso, 1599Themes:The first recorded Christmas celebration in TexasSpanish explorers and the birth of Texas traditionsOrigins of the piñata and luminariasThe enduring spirit of faith and light in Texas historyListener Shout-Out: Maria Lopez from El PasoKey Takeaway: Christmas in Texas began not with tinsel or trains, but with faith, firelight, and a glow that still burns strong across the Lone Star State. This isn't just a podcast, it's a Texas state of mind.