Today is Christmas. We’re in the peak of the American holiday season, which started at Thanksgiving. So, it is with this in mind that I thought I’d take to the streets of Pittsburgh once again and talk to people about their holiday memories. That’s what this special holiday edition of the Shaping Opinion podcast is about. This episode was originally released on December 19, 2022.

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In this episode, we talk about some favorite holiday memories. You’ll hear from seven different people, each with their own holiday memories, and there’s one thing I can tell you, not one of them will talk about a toy they found under that Christmas tree.

Each person has his or her unique and special holiday memories. But as we’ve found in previous episodes like this, you may hear something of your own holidays in the stories our guests tell. In the end, there is a common thread across every story we hear.

To prepare for this episode, I spent the afternoon before Thanksgiving on a bench in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. It was a nice November day in the city. Warm and sunny. People were in a good mood, getting ready for the holiday season once again.

The voices you hear are of Elijah, Sara, Katie, Jeremy, Deborah, Gina, and Heather.Links

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: The Story and Trivia Behind the Beloved Classic Holiday Tale, ParadeHow 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start, History.com10 Must-see Attractions During the Holidays in Pittsburgh, DiscoverTheBurgh.com