Christmas Culture Club

Christmas Culture Club is the ultimate podcast for everything that makes Christmas sparkle!From the surprising history behind our favorite traditions to the joyful chaos of ugly sweater parties, we unwrap the stories, celebrations, and festive fun that make the season unforgettable.🎄 Join Julie and Steve as they deck the halls with laughs, nostalgia, and mind-blowing Christmas deep dives—all season long!

Christmas Culture Club is a society podcast hosted by Julie & Steve, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julie & Steve hosts Christmas Culture Club, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Epiphany-Forgotten Ending of Christmas

  Jan 7, 202632 minS1

  <p>In our final episode of the <b>Christmas Culture Club 2025 season</b>, we explore <b>Epiphany</b>—what it is, why it matters, and how it serves as the ceremonial handshake between Christmas and the start of <b>Carnival and Mardi Gras season</b>. We’ll uncover the history of a day that once stood at the very heart of the Christmas calendar, trace how its meaning has shifted over time, and travel around the world to see the many ways Epiphany is still celebrated today. From king cakes and parades to quiet rituals and community feasts, this episode clos...

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  Bonus Episode: How Iceland Celebrations NYE!

  Dec 31, 202511 minS0

  <p>In honor of it being New Year’s Eve, we’re sharing a wonderful brief interview we recorded with <b>Nanna Gunnarsdottir</b>, all about the unique and meaningful ways New Year’s Eve is celebrated around in Iceland! </p>

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  Christmas Culture Club

  Twixmas - the Week in Between

  Dec 31, 202535 minS0

  <p>We’re diving headfirst into the strange, wonderful no-man’s-land between Christmas and New Year’s. The days blur, the rules disappear, and suddenly cookies feel like a valid breakfast choice. What are you binge-watching? Are you deep-cleaning your way into the New Year—or avoiding it entirely? Are you traveling to escape family, or spending even more time with them? And honestly… how many times today did you forget what day it is?</p><p>This weird, cozy, snack-filled limbo is what <b>Twixmas</b> is all about.</p>

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  Episode #13

  How Santa Became Santa

  Dec 24, 202542 minS1

  <p>It’s Christmas Eve, a night steeped in tradition, memory, and a whole lot of magic! In this episode, we settle in for a cozy deep dive into the history of <b>Santa Claus</b>. How did he journey from a 4th-century Turkish bishop to the Dutch Sinterklaas, and eventually become the familiar figure woven into American Christmas traditions? We explore how 19th-century New York reshaped Santa to soften rowdy holiday celebrations, how Civil War era propaganda helped define his image, and whether <b>Coca-Cola</b> really cemented the Santa we know today. Pour some cocoa and milk (for Sa...

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  Christmas Culture Club

  Grief in a Season of Joy

  Dec 17, 202548 minS0

  <p>The holidays are often painted as a season of joy and celebration—but for many, they can also be wrapped up in grief and loss. In this episode, we talk honestly about how to show up for ourselves, and for the friends and family around us, when the season feels heavier than joyful. We are joined by grief counselor and hospital chaplain <b>Jim Manzardo</b>, who shares gentle guidance on navigating a tough holiday season with kindness, compassion, and care—for ourselves and for others.</p>

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