Winter Holiday: Solstice, Hanukkah, Xmas, and Kwanzaa on American Routes – Friday at Noon

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Xmas Bonfires 1574788415 It’s that time of year, when the days are shorter and the nights are colder. Warm up to our sounds for the season. Classic songs to celebrate the winter holidays plus a visit to South Louisiana’s Christmas Eve bonfires lighting the way for Papa Noel along the Mississippi River.

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