Little Christmas: December Almanac

This episode surveys the folklore of the first half of December, including St. Nicholas' Day on Dec 6th, St. Lucia's day on Dec. 13th, and the solstice. As we approach the darkest point of winter, I ask the listener to follow the rhythm of nature and turn your gaze to the small, the domestic and the precious.

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Music in this episode:

St. Nicholas by Anúna
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anuna.bandcamp.com/track/st-nicholas-2

Luciavisa by Lisa (singer Emma Härdelin)
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music.apple.com/ca/album/luciavisa/204432292?i…

There is no Rose by the King’s Singers
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music.apple.com/ca/album/there-is-no-rose/7962…

Orientis Partibus by Trouvere Medieval Minstrels
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Kąlėdų rytų saulė pražydo (The Sun Blossomed on Christmas Morning) by Sedula
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music.apple.com/ca/album/kal%C4%97d%C5%B3-ryt%…

Rex Tua Nolo Munera by Trouvere Medieval Minstrels
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Sources for this episode:

Lyrics to The Sun Blossomed on Christmas Morning by Sedula:
mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=5162

Some more information about medieval animal carols:
hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols…

More information about medieval carols:
ucl.ac.uk/archaeology-south-east/news/2020/dec…

The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen:
americanliterature.com/author/hans-christian-a…