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Join Tweed Scott on The Texan Edge for a special holiday edition—Christmas Under the Six Flags of Texas. In this opening episode, Tweed lights the first candle of the six-part series down near El Paso, where Texas first heard Christmas bells ring across the desert sky. Step back to 1599, when Spanish explorers brought faith, firelight, and the very first Christmas celebration to what would become Texas. From piñatas to luminarias, discover how these early traditions grew into the heartwarming Texas Christmas we know today. 

Show Notes: 

• Host: Tweed Scott
• Series: Christmas Under the Six Flags of Texas (Part 1 of 6)
• Location: Near present-day El Paso, 1599
• Themes:
  • The first recorded Christmas celebration in Texas
  • Spanish explorers and the birth of Texas traditions
  • Origins of the piñata and luminarias
  • The enduring spirit of faith and light in Texas history
• Listener Shout-Out: Maria Lopez from El Paso
• Key Takeaway: Christmas in Texas began not with tinsel or trains, but with faith, firelight, and a glow that still burns strong across the Lone Star State.

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