1968 was one of the most tumultuous years in modern history. But one bright spot occurred on Christmas Eve: an amazing feat that captivated the world.

Music in this Episode

• "Farewell" — Maarten Schellekens, via Free Music Archive
• "Endless Cosmos" — Serge Quadrado, via Free Music Archive
• "You'll Never Come to Dorset" — C. Diab, from the album Immerro, courtesy of Tonal Union records
• "Dawn Summit" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
• "Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay

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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)