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Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.

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Christmas - Trees and Mistletoe Dec 25, 2015

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Some of our most enduring Christmas traditions may date back to the days before that holiday even existed.

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Christmas Bonfires - Construction Dec 24, 2015

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Working together to build 20 foot pyres of wood and wire, a family near New Orleans celebrates Christmas eve.

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Las Posadas Dec 23, 2015

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Las Posadas, celebrated in Mexico and in many Hispanic communities, commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem.

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Christmas - History Dec 22, 2015

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Believe it or not, there was a time when the singing of Christmas carols could land you in jail.

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Jonkonnu - Safety Valve Dec 21, 2015

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In the early 1800's, letting off steam at the annual Jonkonnu celebrations may have been a social safety valve.

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Jonkonnu - Reconstructing Dec 18, 2015

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A widely celebrated event during the 1800's inspired historians and local residents of eastern North Carolina to reconstruct its spectacle.

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Jonkonnu - Kome Dec 17, 2015

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Revelers of the Jonkonnu masquerade sing and dance through neighborhoods, visiting homes where their pageantry might be favored with a gift of money.

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Jonkonnu - Origins Dec 16, 2015

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In North Carolina, the festival of Jonkonnu is celebrated with influences from West Africa, England, and the Caribbean.

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Surprise Dec 15, 2015

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There's one sure way to make a memorable impression.

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Simulating Trucks Trains and Planes Dec 14, 2015

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If you want to design effective packaging, you'd better know how it will stand up to being transported in planes, trains and trucks.

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