Description

Colorful, glossy, enticing. For generations of children, the annual department store Christmas catalog was a field guide, a treasure map, and the fuel for hearts desires and letters to Santa. And then, one day, they were gone.  

Mentioned in this Episode

Wish Book Web

Music in this Episode

• "Jingle Bells Relax Piano" — Oleg Kirilkov, via Pixabay
• "Merry Christmas Everyone Piano" — 23117649, via Pixabay
• "Christmas is for Kids" — Juan Sanchez, via Pixabay
• "Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech

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Connect with Me

• Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links
• Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com

Books

Of 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)