Remembering The Reason For The Christmas Season

Federalist Radio Hour

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🗓️ 23 December 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Kenneth Calvert, professor of history and director of the Oxford Program at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the historical reasons for celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25 and explain the importance of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection.

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