Merry Christmas! The big day is here, and that means it's time for Christmas Past's annual "Christmas in Review" episode. We'll take a look back at Christmas of 2020 to review the trends and headlines that made this Christmas uniquely its own. After all, starting tomorrow, Christmas of 2020 belongs to Christmas past.

Does anything from this year have the makings of a lasting tradition? Only time will tell.

Wishing you and your loved ones all the warmth and magic of the season. Merry Christmas, and happy new year.

Music in this episode

• Silent Night — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech
• Deck the Halls A — Kevin MacLeod via Incompetech
• O Holy Night — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist

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 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)