Holidays After Dark

In this episode, Kristin uncovers the mission behind National Missing Children's Day and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The infamous cases of the abductions of Adam Walsh and Etan Patz are also explored.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the pop culture phenomenon "Star Wars Day" and the history behind its famous slogan "May the 4th be with you".

For the 80th episode of Holidays After Dark, Kristin sits down with the host of The Rose Suchak Ladder podcast, CJ, to chat about the complexities of holidays, our mutual love for Christmas, and how tattoos and mental health can play a role in all of this.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a witchy Swedish Easter tradition and uncovers the complex history behind two Easter candy classics...Peeps and Jelly Beans!

In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent trip to Nashville, recognizes the start of Spring, and explores the unexpected history behind International Waffle Day!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark turns St. Patrick's Day into an unexpected Halloween celebration by uncovering the Irish history behind the tale of the Headless Horseman known as Dullahan!

Washington Irving's interpretation, as seen in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", is also discussed.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates some tragedies associated with Mardi Gras celebrations, including the shocking death of over 100 young boys at a charity event gone wrong and deadly parade float mishaps.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals the story behind the conversation heart, which is a classic candy staple of the Valentine's Day season.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off Season 4 and our Valentine's Day celebrations by exploring the history of the not-so-nice Vinegar Valentine.

In this episode, Kristin brings back the annual tradition of sharing some of her favorite parts of Christmas! Learn all about the best Christmas snacks, candies, and more!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of snowmen, uncovers what they have been used for across centuries, and honors some famous snowmen we all know and love!

In this episode, Kristin chats with Author Seth Sjostrom about his books, including his latest installment "Love at the Christmas Con", as well as his love for Christmas and all things holidays!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals how the craziest shopping day of the Christmas season came to be. Some toys that have caused some of the biggest shopping madness, and even national security concerns, in the past are also discussed.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of nutcrackers and how this decorative tool came to be associated with Christmas. The dark side behind The Nutcracker story and ballet is also revealed.

In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween related things, including candy, haunted houses, and more!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of mummification, uncovers how mummies became associated with Halloween, and gives a shout out to a few of these pop culture monsters.

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In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent trip to LA, which was filled with Halloween treats, and then reveals the history behind how haunted houses came to be. The infamous St. Louis haunted attraction, The Darkness, is also discussed.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates Halloween in August by dissecting some holidays that recognize clowns, bats, and Frankenstein's Monster!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the unique Christmas traditions countries and cities with warm climates partake in during the holiday season!

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In this episode, Kristin chats with Brian Earl, who is the host of the original Christmas podcast, Christmas Past. We discuss his journey into podcasting, writing books, and how he makes Christmas a part of his life all throughout the year!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of music and how the World Day of Music came to be. Kristin also shares how music has personally impacted her life.

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In this episode, Kristin speaks with film critic, author, and podcaster Alonso Duralde about his new book "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film", as well as his life and career in Los Angeles and beyond!

In this Memorial Day episode, Holidays After Dark tells the stories of Siwash the Duck and Sergeant Reckless, a horse, both of whom were United States Military heroes.

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In this Mother's Day episode, Holidays After Dark investigates the infamous cases of Diane Downs, Susan Smith, and Andrea Yates...all of whom killed their own children. Content warning: This episode discusses themes of violence and disturbing content.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates the Spring Night of the Witches, Walpurgis Night, and undresses the history behind World Burlesque Day!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of April Fool's Day, uncovers some outrageous pranks carried out on this holiday, and then takes a look at the delicious National Deep Dish Pizza Day.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers some unique Easter celebrations and traditions from around the world.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a bank robbery committed by a man dressed as a Leprechaun and uncovers the mystery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history and traditions behind Lunar New Year celebrations. The commercialization of this holiday is also discussed.

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Welcome to Season Three! In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates Valentine's Day by taking a look at some of the unusual ways lovers in foreign countries acknowledge this romantic day!

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In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Christmas things from categories such as Christmas dinner side dishes, iconic characters, holiday villains and more!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark dives head first into Elf culture, uncovers the history of these Christmas creatures, and recognizes some iconic Elves in pop culture.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of Reindeer and how they came to be associated with Santa Claus and Christmas. The story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is also broken down. Merry Christmas!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of some unusual Christmas Tree ornaments such as spiders, pickles, popcorn, and more!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark reviews Emilie P. Bush and William Kevin Petty's new book "A Coal City Halloween Volume 2: Wych Hazel" and explores the history of the whimsical Witch's House, also known as the Spadena House, in Beverly Hills, California.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the history of exorcisms, their representation in popular culture, and explains why they have come to be associated with Halloween.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the fear behind Friday the 13th, explores the origins of some common superstitions related to Halloween, and shares the personal superstitions of some friends of the podcast!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of zombie culture and uncovers why we are so obsessed with the living dead.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off the 2023 fall holiday season by exploring the history of Labor Day and uncovering how some of our favorite Halloween decorations came to be associated with the holiday.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark takes a look at the unique, outrageous, and delicious ways the city of Las Vegas celebrates holidays!

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the controversial life of entertainer Bing Crosby, including his alleged ties to the Mafia.

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In this episode, Kristin shares all the details about her experience at Christmas Con, Deck the Hallmark's live show, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Come along on a road trip to remember!

In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates the Summer Solstice, the Strawberry Full Moon, and explores the history behind Sweden's Midsummer celebrations.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates Dennis Rader, better known as the BTK Killer, and explores the complex ways in which his daughter has had to deal with finding out her father is one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history.

Bonus: Robert, host of the Behind the Bells podcast, shares his thoughts on Coraline, as discussed in this year's Mother's Day episode.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark recounts the history of Memorial Day and uncovers the story behind a massacre that occurred on this holiday.

In this episode, Holidays After Dark dissects the animated film Coraline and examines the relationship between the title character, her real mother, and the terrifying "Other Mother".

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of Cinco de Mayo and recounts the injustice that occurred surrounding the murder of Joe Torres in Houston, Texas.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the many ways flowers and plants can be incorporated into holiday celebrations and reveals one of the most dangerous plants of all, Deadly Nightshade.

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