Air Castles25 Joulu 2020

24. 'Twas the Podcast Before Christmas

Ginormous Christmas Nerds (TM) Olivia and Johanna are ready to get you into the holiday spirit with this holly jolly 24th episode. Hansel and Gretel, grape eating, and even more fun facts about the flying, gift-bearing Christ Child are just some of the factual presents that await you under that play button.

We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and uniquely celebrated holiday week/month/season!

Air Castles is a cultural anthropology podcast where Semi-Qualified Hosts/World Travelers/Best Friends Olivia Schmitz and Johanna Schöllauf try to understand different cultures one topic at a time.

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Sources:

Johanna:

“Christmas in Spain”: https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/spain.shtml

“Everything You Need to Know About Christmas in Spain”: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-christmas-in-spain/

“What is a Roscón de Reyes in Spain?”: https://www.sincerelyspain.com/blog/2019/1/4/what-is-a-roscon-de-reyes-in-spain

“Behind the Bite: Roscón de Reyes”: https://madridfoodtour.com/roscon-de-reyes/

Olivia:

“The History of Gingerbread”: https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-gingerbread/

“The Un-Christmassy Origin of Gingerbread Houses”: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/un-christmassy-origin-gingerbread-houses-180967461/

“With nearly a ton of butter, Texas gingerbread house sets record”: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-christmas-gingerbread/with-nearly-a-ton-of-butter-texas-gingerbread-house-sets-record-idUSBRE9B50YQ20131206

“See the Winners of the Largest Gingerbread House Competition in America”: https://www.rd.com/list/gingerbread-house-competition-winners/

“Gingerbread Houses at Grove Park Inn”: https://www.romanticasheville.com/gingerbread.htm

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