S6, E13: This Angel Has Holly Wings

About this episode

This episode explores the origins and cultural significance of Mr. Bingle, a beloved holiday figure in New Orleans.

This Christmas, Shadow Carriers turns its gaze to a beloved New Orleans holiday figure with a story far deeper than his cheerful grin. In this special holiday episode, we uncover the origins of Mr. Bingle and the artists, dreamers, and craftsmen who brought him into being. Through history, memory, and a touch of seasonal magic, we explore how one character came to embody the spirit of a city and why his legacy continues to linger each winter.

People in this episode

Hosts: Zack Meyer, Orion Couling

Topics covered

• New Orleans holiday traditions
• Mr. Bingle
• history of Christmas figures
• cultural legacy
• seasonal magic

Keywords

• Mr. Bingle
• New Orleans
• holiday traditions
• Christmas
• cultural history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mr. Bingle

Places: New Orleans

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