In this, shorter than normal episode Christmas In The Great Land, we journey into the heart of an Alaskan winter to discover how residents turn the "Big Dark" into a season of warmth and light. We explore the deep-rooted tradition of Selaviq (Starring) in Russian Orthodox communities, where a spinning star leads carolers through the snow.

We also take a trip to North Pole, Alaska, to see where the holiday spirit lives year-round, and sit down for a virtual "subsistence feast" featuring moose roast and Akutaq. From the giant star shining on the Chugach Mountains to the crackle of solstice bonfires, this episode celebrates the resilience, community, and unique cultural tapestry that makes a Christmas in Alaska unlike anywhere else on Earth.

I also touch on a special ceremony that makes me part of a special group, with some amazing people as well as another story about a true Alaska Hockey Legend.

#AlaskaChristmas #TheLastFrontier #WinterSolstice #NorthPoleAK #Selaviq #AlaskanTraditions #HolidayPodcast #GreatLand #ArcticChristmas #StarringTradition #AlaskaSportsHallOfFame2026

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This special Pearl Harbor Day episode of "History's Echoes" uncovers the Forgotten War fought on American soil. We detail Alaska's critical strategic role as the northern defense flank following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

Learn about the massive, rapid construction of the Alaska Highway and the heroic service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (Eskimo Scouts). The episode culminates in the dramatic Japanese occupation and subsequent battle to retake the Aleutian Islands. We cover the aerial bombing of Dutch Harbor and the bloody, crucial fight for Attu and Kiska, marking the only land battles of World War II on the North American continent.

#Pearl Harbor Day, #Alaska, #Aleutian Islands, #World War II, #Forgotten War, #Dutch Harbor, #Attu, #Kiska, #Alaska Highway, #Northern Front.

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The Alaska-Canada Highway, universally known as the Alcan, is an epic, 2,200-kilometer roadway stretching through British Columbia and the Yukon into Alaska. It stands as one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century, born entirely from wartime panic and necessity.

We will talk everything from it's origin to it's construction, including the builders and it's major obstacles, to it's legacy, tourism and even travel warnings.

So buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy, 1387 mile ride

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