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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 51 MIN

Ep5 The First Christmas Was Silent, Now It's Sponsored: A Christmas Origin Story

from The Midnight Girlcast · host The Midnight Girlcast

This week Sarah and Anna take a deep dive into the real story of Christmas. From why early Christians chose December twenty five to celebrate the birth of Jesus to the true history of Saint Nicholas to how the holiday slowly became a blend of faith and culture, we unpack the parts of Christmas that are biblical, historical, and just plain cozy.We talk about how Christmas shifted from a quiet celebration of the Nativity to the modern season of gifts, trees, movies, and magic, and how you can enjoy all of it without losing sight of the heart of the holiday. Jesus and Santa do not have to compete. They can sit at the same table.Press play, grab something warm, and settle in for a meaningful and merry episode.New episodes drop Thursdays at midnight.Follow us:Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Goodnight Midnight Girls

This week Sarah and Anna take a deep dive into the real story of Christmas. From why early Christians chose December twenty five to celebrate the birth of Jesus to the true history of Saint Nicholas to how the holiday slowly became a blend of faith and culture, we unpack the parts of Christmas that are biblical, historical, and just plain cozy.We talk about how Christmas shifted from a quiet celebration of the Nativity to the modern season of gifts, trees, movies, and magic, and how you can enjoy all of it without losing sight of the heart of the holiday. Jesus and Santa do not have to compete. They can sit at the same table.Press play, grab something warm, and settle in for a meaningful and merry episode.New episodes drop Thursdays at midnight.Follow us:Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ Youtube | ⁠⁠⁠@themidnightgirlcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Goodnight Midnight Girls

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Ep5 The First Christmas Was Silent, Now It's Sponsored: A Christmas Origin Story

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