About this episode
This episode recounts a tragic accident at Christmastime in 1917 and the heroic response that followed, leading to a lasting friendship and a unique Christmas tradition.
A tragic accident at Christmastime in 1917 gives way to a story of a heroic response, a lasting friendship, and a unique Christmas tradition. Read Walter's letter to Harold, described in this story. Music in this Episode "Carrier's Lullaby" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Quiet Serenity" — Lite Saturation, via Free Music Archive"Stay the Course" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Oh Christmas Tree" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist"Relax Romantic Jazz Calm Soothing Hom...
Topics covered
- history
- Christmas traditions
- heroism
- friendship
- tragedy
Keywords
- Halifax
- Christmas 1917
- heroic response
- Walter's letter
- unique Christmas tradition
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Carrier's Lullaby
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