This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam kick off Christmas week with three incredible guests. First, Brian Earl, host of the Christmas Past podcast, delves into the fascinating origins of holiday traditions like the Nutcracker, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toys for Tots, and more. Next, John Fuller of Focus on the Family shares insights on the meaning of family during Christmas, balancing traditions, and creating lasting memories. Finally, Alex Rawls, host of the Twelve Songs of Christmas podcast, explores the history and charm of holiday music, revealing how it brings people together. Join us for heartwarming stories, festive tunes, and meaningful reflections to make your season merry and bright!

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About our guests:

Brian Earl is the creator and host of Christmas Past, the longest-running and #1 podcast about Christmas. Since 2016, Brian has been sharing the fascinating stories behind Christmas traditions and memories from listeners around the world.

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John Fuller is the Vice President of the Audio team at Focus on the Family Broadcast and co-host of several popular programs, including the Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, Focus on the Family Minute, Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast, Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast, and the Christmas Stories Podcast.

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Alex Rawls covers indie music and culture at MySpiltMilk.com and talks about Christmas music on the "Twelve Songs of Christmas" podcast from Christmas in July until Christmas. He lives in New Orleans.

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