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Podcast: The Talking Appalachian Podcast
Episode: The Christmas Poke, a Hard Candy Christmas, Old Christmas, and Animals Praying at Midnight in Appalachia
Description: What did you think of this episode?We're exploring some Appalachian Christmas traditions in this episode from The Christmas poke, or treat bag, to the term "Hard Candy Christmas," made popular in a Dolly Parton song. We'll also talk about Old Christmas, its origins, and why people still recognize January 6th as the one true Christmas Day.Support the show*Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and review the podcast (if you like it)! *Support the show by sharing links to episodes on social*Subscribe to support the podcast on the...