Closing Remarks
Thank you all, for listening and supporting the Licking County Historical Society. We hope to see you at our holiday open house, Christmas in Veterans' Park & Candlelight Christmas at the Webb House, next year!
Home for the Holidays
The Licking County Historical Society invites you to settle in with Home for the Holidays, a series dedicated to preserving and sharing the warmth of seasonal stories from eras past. This history podcast moves beyond dates and documents to explore the personal side of the season, offering a curated collection of classic fireside tales that have echoed through generations. Each episode is a quiet moment of reflection, where the focus is on the narratives themselves-tales of generosity, unexpected joy, and community spirit that have defined holiday experiences in Licking County and beyond. You'll hear these stories presented with care, allowing their timeless themes and gentle lessons to resonate with modern listeners. It’s an auditory heirloom, perfect for creating a backdrop of quiet contemplation during a bustling season or for finding a moment of simple, historical comfort. Tune in to this podcast for a unique blend of local heritage and universal sentiment, where every story feels like a visit with an old friend by the hearth.
Episodes
The Night Before the Courthouse Lighting
Enjoy this original poem, "The Night Before the Courthouse Lighting," a special Licking County twist on a timeless classic, written and read by Licking County Historical Society Trustee Evan M. Daverio.
A Christmas Carol
An abridge version of Charles Dickens' Christmas favorite, A Christmas Carol, read by Philip Frye.
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Clause
When eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun to verify if Santa Clause was indeed real, she could not have known that the editorial board's response would become a staple of Christmas lore for years to…
Up on the Housetop
Written by Benjamin Hanby (of Westerville, Ohio) in 1864, "Up on the Housetop" was inspired by Clement C. Moore's 1822 poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which we know today as "The Night Before Christmas."
Here We Come A-Wassailing
"Here We Come A-Wassailing" is a traditional English Christmas carol, but rarely know what it means. Wassailing is the tradition of going door-to-door to sing and offer punch (or wassail) in exchange for gifts, a basis f…
Auld Lang Syne
Originally written as a poem by Scotsman Robert Burns in 1788, "Auld Lang Syne" is most commonly sung to bid the old year farewell on New Year's Eve.
Deck the Halls
"Deck the Halls" is a favorite holiday carol with a traditional Welsh tune dating back to the 16th Century. The version that we know and love today boasts jolly lyrics first written in 1862 by Scottish musician Thomas Ol…
Jingle Bells
James Lord Pierpont's "Jingle Bells," written in 1857, performed by Robert L. Shield and James Walsh.
Intro - Home for the Holidays pt. 2
A collection of timeless carols to help spread some cheer, performed by Robert L. Shield and James Walsh.
