A Gee Creek Christmas
11 episodes
S1E11
Southern Christmas Superstitions: Traditions Like No Other
In this episode, we explore Southern Christmas superstitions, including beliefs about roof repairs, washing and ironing clothes as gifts, eating…
S1E10
Christmas Generosity Amidst War: The Unlikely Santa of 1862
In this episode, we look at an unlikely Santa story that took place in 1862 during the Civil War in…
S1E9
At the Movies
In this episode of "Gee Creek Christmas," we discuss favorite Christmas movies and suggest some overlooked holiday gems. A couple…
S1E8
Christmas Tree Ban
In this episode, we revisit a Christmas celebration in the White House in 1902 when President Theodore Roosevelt banned Christmas…
S1E7
Turkey Pardon
In this episode, we share a historical anecdote from 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln's son, Tad, befriended a turkey named…
S1E6
Quest for the Perfect Gift
In this episode, we reflect on the extreme measures people have taken in pursuit of popular Christmas gifts, citing incidents…
S1E5
Toy Wars
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of toy wars during Christmas, highlighting instances like the Cabbage Patch Wars in…
S1E4
Christmas Superstitions
In this episode, we look at Christmas superstitions, mentioning examples like Lithuanians believing animals can speak at midnight on Christmas…
S1E3
Christmas Customs
In this episode, we discuss various Christmas customs from around the world. While sharing these customs, we emphasize the importance…
S1E2
Jingle Bells
In this episode, we explore the history of the popular Christmas song "Jingle Bells." Jeff shares two possible origins, of…
S1E1
Holiday Statistics
In this episode, Jeff discusses various Christmas-related numbers and facts, such as the age of fruitcakes, the tallest Christmas tree,…