Alimentary Advent Calendar: Door Number 8 - Oranges in Christmas Stockings

<p>Kim thought she understood the origins of one of her favorite holiday traditions, but she’s surprised to learn the “truth.” So she digs a little deeper to explain just why these juicy treats ended up in the toe of her stocking.</p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-we-should-bring-back-tradition-christmas-orange-180971101/">Smithsonian Magazine</a></p><p><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/a-visit-from-st-nicholas">The Night Before Christmas</a></p><p><strong>We would love to connect with you!</strong></p><p><a href="https://asweeat.com">AsWeEat.com</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asweeat/">@asweeat</a>, join our new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643433769037789">As We Eat</a> community on Facebook, or subscribe to the <a href="https://asweeat.substack.com/about">As We Eat Journal</a>.</p><p>Do you have a great idea 💡 for a show topic, a recipe 🥘 that you want to share, or just say “hi”👋🏻?  Send us an email at <a href="mailto:connect@asweeat.com">connect@asweeat.com</a></p><p>Review As We Eat on <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/as-we-eat-1522265">Podchaser</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-we-eat/id1537593535">Apple Podcast</a>. We would like to know what you think.</p><p><i>As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This helps us to continue to bring you stories, history, and personal musings about food, cuisines, traditions, and recipes</i></p>