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Christmas Past

Story Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 3

Christmas Past

Brian Earl

History, Society & Culture, Holidays, Kids & Family, Christmas

4.9791 Ratings

🗓️ 5 September 2020

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

We're continuing our Ber Months bonus series for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season. Brian is reading the 1918 YA novel, Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds). Last time we left the girls, they were on a train ride, and hostess Marion was disturbed by a mysterious letter. Let's see what happens next! Music in this episode “Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Night Light" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music A...

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0:00.0

Hey, it's Brian, back with another Burr Month's bonus episode for those of us getting an early start on the 2020 Christmas season.

0:11.0

And if you're just joining us, welcome, and a happy Burr months to you.

0:15.2

You're joining us in the midst of a little mini-series where I'm reading the 1918 YA novel, Camp Fire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains,

0:23.5

or a Christmas success against odds.

0:26.7

I figured the theme of a Christmas Against the Odds was pretty fitting for 2020.

0:31.4

Make sure you listen from the beginning, and this is installment number three.

0:35.3

Last time we left the girls, they were on a train ride,

0:38.0

and one of them was surprised by a mysterious letter. Stay subscribed so you don't miss an

0:43.4

installment. They arrive every few days and include one or two or maybe three chapters. And I've

0:49.5

got plenty more Christmas spirit lined up for the Burr months, and of course the proper Christmas

0:53.7

season,

0:59.2

so I'm glad to have you here. But before we get to that, here are my two standard announcements.

1:04.6

First, I want to remind you that it is never too early to send a Christmas memory to appear on an episode this season. Simply record a voice memo into your phone and then send it to Christmas

1:09.3

past podcast at gmail.com.

1:11.9

Keep it reasonably short, clean, and family-friendly, and be sure to say your name and where

1:16.1

you're from. And it's never too early to start sending Christmas cards, so how about I send you one?

1:22.5

All you have to do is review the show on Apple Podcasts and then get in touch with me with your

1:26.5

mailing address.

1:32.0

I'll be happy to send you an official Christmas Past sticker and a handwritten Christmas card as my way of saying thanks. Again, you can reach out to me at Christmas Past Podcast

1:36.8

at gmail.com. Okay, let's find out more about that mysterious letter as we once again

1:43.2

join the Camp Fire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains.

1:52.3

Chapter 4. Studying the Mystery

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