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It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Christmas around winter solstice time. At least that’s the theory. We’re talkin’ science! Thank you, David in Arizona, for your gift to the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.net/Contribute. You can find us on Google+, Twitter (@XmasStocking) and Facebook. Be on the Christmas Stocking yourself by calling 323-487-12-25 or go to MyChristmasStocking.net and click “Call Me.”
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/ChristmasStockingPodcast/102WinterSolstice.mp3
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Featured music:
“Remember When it Snowed” by Rosie Thomas
Background music:
“Now What” by Beeblebrox from “Dominant Domain” (from Mevio.com)
“God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” by Kevin Zerbe from “The Christmas Wish List”
More information:
EarthSky has “Everything You Need to Know” about the solstice.
Mashable has 8 solstice facts.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has more info about the solstice and winter.
The Radical Methodist does some digging to connect the solstice with Christmas.
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It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Christmas around winter solstice time. At least that’s the theory. We’re talkin’ science! Thank you, David in Arizona, for your gift to the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.net/Contribute. You can find us on Google+, Twitter (@XmasStocking) and Facebook. Be on the Christmas Stocking yourself by calling 323-487-12-25 or go to MyChristmasStocking.net and click “Call Me.”
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/ChristmasStockingPodcast/102WinterSolstice.mp3
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“Remember When it Snowed” by Rosie Thomas
Background music:
“Now What” by Beeblebrox from “Dominant Domain” (from Mevio.com)
“God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” by Kevin Zerbe from “The Christmas Wish List”
More information:
EarthSky has “Everything You Need to Know” about the solstice.
Mashable has 8 solstice facts.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has more info about the solstice and winter.
The Radical Methodist does some digging to connect the solstice with Christmas.

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