EPISODE · Dec 9, 2024 · 21 MIN
Episode 12: First Christmas, They Danced Until Dawn
from NOT FORGOTTEN: Stories of Utah's Dixie · host Lyman Hafen
It began to rain as St. George's first Latter-day Saint settlers gathered under a tent to celebrate Christmas. Rather than return to their soaked wagon boxes, they danced until dawn on the salt grass floor. The episode ends with the debut of a new song written exclusively for this podcast, "They Danced Until Dawn." Original Song: "They Danced Until Dawn" Music by: Ricky Valadez Lyrics by: Lyman Hafen Vocals by: Julie Valadez
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It began to rain as St. George's first Latter-day Saint settlers gathered under a tent to celebrate Christmas. Rather than return to their soaked wagon boxes, they danced until dawn on the salt grass floor. The episode ends with the debut of a new song written exclusively for this podcast, "They Danced Until Dawn." Original Song: "They Danced Until Dawn" Music by: Ricky Valadez Lyrics by: Lyman Hafen Vocals by: Julie Valadez
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Episode 12: First Christmas, They Danced Until Dawn
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