EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 3 MIN
Have YOU heard? for December 27 - Christmas Pie is NOT what you think!
from “Have YOU heard?” · host Troy W. Hudson
The World’s First Public Radio Broadcast (1906): Reginald Fessenden made history by transmitting the first public radio broadcast. It included a speech, music, and Bible readings, marking the beginning of modern radio communication. And speaking of fun, did you know the game of Candy Land was invented by a schoolteacher named Eleanor Abbott while she was recovering from polio? She designed it to entertain children in the hospital. To this day, it remains a family favorite for cozy holiday game nights! Today is National Fruitcake Day! Love it or hate it, this dense holiday dessert has a long history, dating back to ancient Rome. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, fruitcake is often the star of Christmas traditions—and the occasional joke. But hey, if you’ve got one sitting around, today’s the perfect time to give it another try! It’s also a great day to reflect on the Twelve Days of Christmas, which officially started on December 25. December 27 marks the Third Day of Christmas—so if you’re keeping count, this is the day for “three French hens.” Let’s hope no one actually gifts you live birds! Have you ever heard of “Christmas pie”? Not a dessert, but an old English tradition where children would hide inside giant pies during holiday feasts to jump out and surprise guests. Sounds wacky, right? Thankfully, we’ve traded that for more practical traditions like pulling crackers or opening stockings. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 First Radio Broadcast 00:46 Super Slow Mail Days 01:01 Candy Land game invented 01:19 National Fruit Cake Day 01:45 Day 3 of the 12 days of Christmas 02:02 Notable Birthdays 02:30 Christmas Pies (not what you think) 02:55 Closing Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience. I deliver high quality professional voice overs for commercials, narration, elearning, explainer and whiteboard videos, children's storytelling and audiobooks along with a wide range of character voices. 💚 🎤 -- Contact -- 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 803.528.5899 -- Demos/Samples -- ✅ troywhudson.com 🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson 🔊 soundcloud.com/troywhudson - Social -- 🎙️ Linkedin @troywhudson 🎙️ FaceBook @troywvo 🎙️ Instagram @troywhudson_vo 🎙️ TikTok @troywhudson 📆 "Have YOU heard?" Playlist https://troywhudson.link/HYH 🎙️ Voice of TopThink (2.8M subs/600+ videos) https://www.youtube.com/@TopThink
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The World’s First Public Radio Broadcast (1906): Reginald Fessenden made history by transmitting the first public radio broadcast. It included a speech, music, and Bible readings, marking the beginning of modern radio communication. And speaking of fun, did you know the game of Candy Land was invented by a schoolteacher named Eleanor Abbott while she was recovering from polio? She designed it to entertain children in the hospital. To this day, it remains a family favorite for cozy holiday game nights! Today is National Fruitcake Day! Love it or hate it, this dense holiday dessert has a long history, dating back to ancient Rome. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, fruitcake is often the star of Christmas traditions—and the occasional joke. But hey, if you’ve got one sitting around, today’s the perfect time to give it another try! It’s also a great day to reflect on the Twelve Days of Christmas, which officially started on December 25. December 27 marks the Third Day of Christmas—so if you’re keeping count, this is the day for “three French hens.” Let’s hope no one actually gifts you live birds! Have you ever heard of “Christmas pie”? Not a dessert, but an old English tradition where children would hide inside giant pies during holiday feasts to jump out and surprise guests. Sounds wacky, right? Thankfully, we’ve traded that for more practical traditions like pulling crackers or opening stockings. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 First Radio Broadcast 00:46 Super Slow Mail Days 01:01 Candy Land game invented 01:19 National Fruit Cake Day 01:45 Day 3 of the 12 days of Christmas 02:02 Notable Birthdays 02:30 Christmas Pies (not what you think) 02:55 Closing Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience. I deliver high quality professional voice overs for commercials, narration, elearning, explainer and whiteboard videos, children's storytelling and audiobooks along with a wide range of character voices. 💚 🎤 -- Contact -- 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 803.528.5899 -- Demos/Samples -- ✅ troywhudson.com 🎥 https://youtube.com/troywhudson 🔊 soundcloud.com/troywhudson - Social -- 🎙️ Linkedin @troywhudson 🎙️ FaceBook @troywvo 🎙️ Instagram @troywhudson_vo 🎙️ TikTok @troywhudson 📆 "Have YOU heard?" Playlist https://troywhudson.link/HYH 🎙️ Voice of TopThink (2.8M subs/600+ videos) https://www.youtube.com/@TopThink
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Have YOU heard? for December 27 - Christmas Pie is NOT what you think!
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