History of the Holidays
 
 
music heard…
 
 
favorite podcasts
 
 
 
History of Martin Luther King, Jr
Monday, January 15, 2007
 
A Baptist minister who became the great American civil rights leader. Snippets from his great talks “I Have A Dream” and “I Have Been to the Mountaintop.”
 
History of Epiphany
Saturday, January 6, 2007
 
What is Epiphany Day, also known as Theophany and 12th Night? Is it the Eastern Church’s version of Christmas? How does it relate to the 12 Days of Christmas in the West?
 
History of the Holidays: Introduction
Monday, January 1, 2007
 
Welcome to the "History of the Holidays" podcast series. These are short descriptions of the history behind the holidays, both sacred and secular. The host is Bill Petro, your friendly neighborhood historian. Archives can be found at www.billpetro.com
 
 

The history behind popular holidays, both sacred and secular. Some sacred holidays have secular backgrounds. Where did they come from, when did they start, why do we celebrate them?
Bill Petro, your friendly neighborhood historian.
www.billpetro.com
http://www.billpetro.comshapeimage_12_link_0
History of the Holidays