The Rest of the Story

The 1647 Puritan Christmas Ban

English · History, Radio

Paul Harvey presents a story about the 1647 Puritan Christmas ban. In his distinctive broadcast style, he leads listeners through a historical anecdote and reveals the surprising detail behind it at the close.

The Rest of the Story is built around compact, self-contained narratives drawn from history and public life. Harvey’s measured delivery, carefully placed pauses, and familiar sign-off make each installment feel like a small mystery: the story unfolds first, while its connection or significance is held back until the final reveal.

The result is an intimate, conversational listen, shaped by curiosity rather than elaborate sound effects or a large cast. This episode offers a brief historical diversion, with Harvey’s storytelling bringing an unusual Christmas-era episode into focus.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.