Episode 25 - Christmas Pickles

Episode 25?  That's a quarter century...  hard to
believe.

This episode we focus on the wonderful tradition of the Christmas
Pickle.

First up we discuss the history of the tradition, does it date
back as far as the days of the real St Nicholas, is it from the
American civil war or was it just the clever idea of some
marketing executive who had too many pickle ornaments left over?
  Who knows?  Not me, I'll tell you that for
nothing.

Next up we listen to some of the 'wonderful' songs about
Christmas Pickles.  Here's some links if you want to have a
listen:
La Legende de Saint Nicolas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZZqwKZVLbE

The Carol of the Christmas Pickle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T-tOh1hMCs&t=1s

A Pickle for my  Christmas Tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdQqtiGGu3g

Grandma's Christmas Pickle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFfpe481EC8

Then we have a chat with Rhiannon Cizon from Berrien County
Historical Association and she tells us about the Berrien Springs
Pickle Festival.
Here's a link:
https://virmuze.com/m/berrien-county-historical-association/x/christmas-pickle-parade/


This week's recommendation is 'I'm Not Complaining with Robin and
Juno'  the brand new podcast from my two young
daughters.  You can hear the whole first episode at the end
of the show.

If you want to get in touch please email me at 
totalchristmas@gmail.com
Or visit the website:   totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas