Holidays After Dark

Feb 25 2025 77 ep. 19 mins 3
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Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!

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Mardi Gras 2025: Misfortunes and Mayhem

Feb 25 2025 17 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates some tragedies associated with Mardi Gras celebrations, including the shocking death of over 100 young boys at a charity event gone wrong and deadly parade float mishaps.Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdar

Valentine's Day 2025 Part Two: Don't Break My Conversation Heart

Feb 11 2025 16 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals the story behind the conversation heart, which is a classic candy staple of the Valentine's Day season.Buy some merch:https://holidaysafterdarkshop.fourthwall.com/ or athttps://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Face

Valentine's Day 2025 Part One: Vinegar Valentines

Jan 28 2025 15 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off Season 4 and our Valentine's Day celebrations by exploring the history of the not-so-nice Vinegar Valentine. Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulo

Christmas 2024 Part Five: My Favorite Things

Dec 24 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, Kristin brings back the annual tradition of sharing some of her favorite parts of Christmas! Learn all about the best Christmas snacks, candies, and more! Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Da

Christmas 2024 Part Four: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Dec 17 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of snowmen, uncovers what they have been used for across centuries, and honors some famous snowmen we all know and love! Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays A

Christmas 2024 Part Three: Interview with Author Seth Sjostrom

Dec 10 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, Kristin chats with Author Seth Sjostrom about his books, including his latest installment "Love at the Christmas Con", as well as his love for Christmas and all things holidays! Check out Seth's work: https://sethsjostrom.com/ Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twit

Christmas 2024 Part Two: Black Friday Frenzy

Nov 26 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals how the craziest shopping day of the Christmas season came to be. Some toys that have caused some of the biggest shopping madness, and even national security concerns, in the past are also discussed. Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twi

Christmas 2024 Part One: Cracking Open The Nutcracker

Nov 12 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of nutcrackers and how this decorative tool came to be associated with Christmas. The dark side behind The Nutcracker story and ballet is also revealed. Buy some merch: ⁠https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/⁠ Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holiday

Halloween 2024 Part Three: My Favorite Things

Oct 29 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween related things, including candy, haunted houses, and more! Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&

Halloween 2024 Part Two: Mummy Dearest

Oct 15 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of mummification, uncovers how mummies became associated with Halloween, and gives a shout out to a few of these pop culture monsters. Email your holiday stories to [email protected]. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game h