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It's a Martian Holiday!
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It's a Martian Holiday!

Earth-dwellers have many rich winter holiday traditions, but did you know that Martians have a winter holiday too? Coached by his trusty pet X, Johnny Boy Nebraska —our favorite Earth-based Martian — dives deep into the thrilling details of holidays on Mars, Earth, and the home planets of other Celestials. Who is Dustin Digger and why is he covered with red dust? What kinds of Christmas cookies will Betty Nebraska make next? And what in the world is that sound coming from the Plejarens house? Listen to Johnny Boy’s podcast and join a holiday extravaganza that is out of this world!

It's a Martian Holiday!

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It's a Martian Holiday!

December 1: The Daily Postcard Extravaganza

What do Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays on earth look like through the eyes of a real-life Martian?

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16 MINUTES
Winter
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It's a Martian Holiday!

December 2: Snow is to Earth, as Dust is to Mars

Did you know that Mars is covered in dust? And did you further know that Martians hold an annual festival that celebrates the…

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11 MINUTES
Winter
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It's a Martian Holiday!

December 3: Dusteve and letting the Dust In

Johnny Boy notices some parallels between Christmas Eve and Dusteve — but how similar are they really?

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11 MINUTES
Winter

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