EPISODE · Nov 28, 2019 · 24 MIN
Miniseries: My Dear Santa, Chapter 1: The Tardy Saint
from Christmas Past · host Brian Earl
At the turn of the 20th century, the idea of kids writing letters to Santa Claus was still new. Post offices, newspapers, and charities publicly disputed how to handle the letters. It was a logistical and public relations problem, which would take a clever plan to address.Connect 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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At the turn of the 20th century, the idea of kids writing letters to Santa Claus was still new. Post offices, newspapers, and charities publicly disputed how to handle the letters. It was a logistical and public relations problem, which would take a clever plan to address. Connect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] Books Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and...
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