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Fascinating Stories of Christmas Customs & The Art of Talking with Children - SYSK Choice

Dec 21, 2024
Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author, dives into the origins of beloved Christmas customs, revealing how train travel reshaped holiday gatherings. He explores the fascinating evolution of Christmas traditions and the iconic Santa Claus. Meanwhile, Rebecca Rolland, a speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer, shares expert tips on enhancing communications with children. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful dialogue and adjusting our conversations to better connect with kids, especially during the festive season.
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INSIGHT

Modern Christmas Origins

  • Many Christmas traditions are surprisingly recent, not ancient.
  • The modern Christmas largely emerged in the mid-19th century.
ANECDOTE

Royal Influence on Christmas Trees

  • Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized Christmas trees in 1849.
  • Godey's Women's Magazine depicted them celebrating around a Christmas tree.
INSIGHT

Coca-Cola's Santa

  • Coca-Cola's marketing solidified our current Santa image, not invented him.
  • Artist Haddon Sundblom's Santa for Coca-Cola ads stopped further image iterations.
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