In this episode, I set the stage for the new year, complain about a lot of things with which many of you can relate, and give shout outs. Please remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel, mrkbhistorynj, and email me with any questions or suggestions. A full-length episode will be coming this weekend.

Shout outs are to:

@theporkrollyid on Instagram for the merch information 

New Jersey is the World podcast 

The Mantoloking Road Ale House, Brick, NJ

Often called “The Miracle at Trenton,” this was one pivotal event. More notes tomorrow.

In this brief episode, a very sleepy me discusses the final leg of Washington’s trek through NJ, before his famous Christmas crossing of the Delaware in 1776.

In this episode I’m “live” with one of my classes, discussing the history of Santa Claus, and his ties to New Jersey. If you haven’t already so done, listen to my episode on our connection to the Christ as Tree. 

From Odin to an elf, and Thomas Nast in Morristown to the Santa shortage of 2021, come with us on a trip to discover the origins of Santa.

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*UPDATE*- My New Jersey History YouTube Channel is going to be merged with my regular YouTube channel, allowing easy access for my 8th grade students, college students, podcast listeners, and the world. 

Welcome to the Christmas Season in our state of New Jersey! This was intended to be part of a series of snippets on basic Christmas tradition. Lo and behold….EVERYTHING has a tie to New Jersey!

In this episode, we discuss the Christmas tree.

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Combined episodes of “This Week in New Jersey History,” including some fun Christmas updates and some Christmas song chatting.

I was absent for not a week, due to shopping, finals with my college students, etc. this week I return with so much content. Here’s an intro with me and my students, but tune in for “This Week in New Jersey History,“ Washington’s retreat through New Jersey, and The History of Christmas through a New Jersey Lens. 

In this episode, I trace Washington’s movement from the loss of New York to his arrival in New Jersey, and fall of Fort Lee. From there, check out the list of towns through which Washington passed as he moved toward the Delaware. In the next episode, I’ll discuss the small battles and skirmishes fought throughout the Fall and Winter of 1776.

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Coming soon…. a PATREON. YES…PATREON! Stay tuned for more information; it will not be for profit.

Some have been asking when my students would make a guest appearance...here they are singing “Rockin‘ Around the Christmas Tree for you! Enjoy!