{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1ac1e160-dbf7-41e4-b3c3-edcaba28f7a6/691577cf543edcb5603a86c1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unwrapping Christmas: The Weird, Wild Origins of the Holidays","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bc2b274807599cd971e3b/1763014596178-86d471c5-37e1-4e34-839a-1282f02f403b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on&nbsp;<em>The StickyBeak w</em>e’re unwrapping the&nbsp;<em>weird, wild, and wonderful</em>&nbsp;origins of the holidays. Ever wondered where Santa really came from — or what people in Iceland, Italy, and Venezuela get up to this time of year? Get ready for sleigh rides through history, myth, and a few festive surprises.</p><p><br></p><p>🎅 Discover how Saint Nicholas became the jolly Santa we know today.</p><p>🌍 Peek inside the world’s strangest (and sweetest) holiday traditions — from candlelit boats to roller-skating to church.</p><p>🕎 Explore the light and legacy of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.</p><p>🎄 Learn how Kwanzaa began and how it continues to celebrate African heritage and unity.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re stringing up tinsel, spinning a dreidel, or just here for the snacks and nostalgia — this festive&nbsp;<em>StickyBeak </em>special uncovers the fascinating roots of the season and the stories that connect us all.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode was brought to you by </strong><a href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tüt</strong></a><strong>, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎉 Big news! The StickyBeak is about to go to&nbsp;two episodes a week!</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Wednesdays:&nbsp;Your regular deep dive into the weird, wonderful, and wonderfully strange stories from around the world.</strong></li><li><strong>Mondays:&nbsp;A brand-new episode all about&nbsp;YOUR stories&nbsp;— the wild, funny, and outrageous confessions you send in.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Got a story to share? Be a StickyBeak and submit it here: </strong><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK_D0b6Cp7WAKDq4thfd4EZNrXJPba1C2r9VZkxptxbYmJtA/viewform</strong></a><strong>! 🦜</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Got an Idea for the Podcast?</strong></p><p><strong>I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.com</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestickybeakpodcast?igsh=aG9nMmtvMm00bGx6&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong>: @thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thestickybeakpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TIKTOK: </strong></a><strong>@thestickybeakpodcast</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong>: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon</strong></p>","author_name":"Monika O'Hanlon"}