On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss the origin of Christmas in the colonies and traditions in American celebration of the holiday. We talk about classic Christmas activities like dressing up as demons and doing some drunken late night caroling. The ban on Christmas, and how the modern railroad may have played a large part in spreading various cultural traditions and formed the eclectic mixture of customs we know today.
Join us as we discuss parties, food, drink and even a poem that encapsulates the heartfelt, somber, yet hopeful time of year. We even ask the question. "How does Jesus fit into all of this?" We may not have an answer but we certainly ask.
So grab a sugar cookie and sip some hot cocoa because it's time for a Christmas episode of America Stories!
27 Nov 2023
The signing of the Declaration of Independence - Part 2: Buttons' Revenge
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss some lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence and the lives they led. We talk about William Whipple, seemingly no relation to Abraham Whipple, the value of a signature and the fine craftsmanship of the Syng inkstand.
Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole that is the curious case of Button(s) Gwinnett and his famous duel. Also, did someone mention the Declaration of Dependence?
13 Nov 2023
The signing of the Declaration of Independence - Part 1
On this episode of America Stories, Jeff, Luke, and Jack discuss what goes into creating a document like the Declaration of Independence. The people appointed to crafting something so significant, the writing and re-writing, the opinions of the people involved and the risks of signing a peice of paper. We discuss the reasoning behind the Declaration and what it would mean to the colonies of America at the time.
The colonies argue over what should be done, pivotal votes decided by overnight travel, and politcal deals. Putting pen to paper and shaping the history of America this was the Declaration of Independence.
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