Jack Frost Unwrapped: From Folklore Sprite to Holiday Icon
From The History of Christmas Podcast · 21:31
Show by History Podcasts & Josh Linsk
The episode traces the journey of Jack Frost—from 18th‑century poetic whispers to Victorian broadsides, Hollywood films, comic books, and TikTok trends—showing how a winter sprite evolved into a global holiday symbol. It explores key cultural contacts, commercial adaptations, and digital reinventions that keep the frosty legend alive today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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