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The History of Christmas Music is the podcast that dives into the interesting stories behind the Christmas carols that you know and love.

We’ll visit medieval monasteries, war zones, and a living room in Southern California in the July heat.

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Enjoy the podcast and Happy Christmas!</itunes:summary>
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