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Burt Wolf: Taste of Freedom
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Documentary
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Thanksgiving
Episode overview
Why Thanksgiving didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle became the national bird.
Why Thanksgiving didn't become a federal holiday until 1941; how the bald eagle became the national bird.
1x2
Hanukkah
Episode overview
The world's largest collection of Hanukkah lamps; potato pancakes and doughnuts; the spinning dreidel.
The world's largest collection of Hanukkah lamps; potato pancakes and doughnuts; the spinning dreidel.
1x3
Christmas
Episode overview
How the Christmas tree got indoors; what the First Lady does for the holidays; how department stores create their magical windows.
How the Christmas tree got indoors; what the First Lady does for the holidays; how department stores create their magical windows.
1x4
New Year's
Episode overview
Why the New Year begins on January 1; how noise keeps evil spirits away; why caviar is acceptable to eat on New Year's Eve but not New Year's Day.
Why the New Year begins on January 1; how noise keeps evil spirits away; why caviar is acceptable to eat on New Year's Eve but not New Year's Day.
1x5
Kwanzaa
Episode overview
A tour of Harlem, N.Y., and the Apollo Theater on amateur night; Abyssinian Church; down-home recipes.
A tour of Harlem, N.Y., and the Apollo Theater on amateur night; Abyssinian Church; down-home recipes.
1x6
Chinese New Year
Episode overview
Celebrating Chinese New Year; importance of cleaning the house before the New Year; Kitchen God; dumplings; Lion Dance.
Celebrating Chinese New Year; importance of cleaning the house before the New Year; Kitchen God; dumplings; Lion Dance.
1x7
Valentine's Day
Episode overview
Whether there really was a St. Valentine; how the Egyptians felt about love; the best places to find a Valentine.
Whether there really was a St. Valentine; how the Egyptians felt about love; the best places to find a Valentine.
1x8
Carnival
Episode overview
Shrovetide; the Reveler's Ball begins the season of Carnival in New Orleans; the society of the Krewe of Comus; pecan pralines.
Shrovetide; the Reveler's Ball begins the season of Carnival in New Orleans; the society of the Krewe of Comus; pecan pralines.
1x9
Passover
Episode overview
The Jewish holiday of Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt; Hassidic community; scribe; matzah.
The Jewish holiday of Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt; Hassidic community; scribe; matzah.
1x10
Easter
Episode overview
Decorating eggs for Easter; Easter eggs created for the Czars of Russia; Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday.
Decorating eggs for Easter; Easter eggs created for the Czars of Russia; Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday.
1x11
Independence Day
Episode overview
A trip to Boston, where the American Revolution began; the site where the Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston citizens.
A trip to Boston, where the American Revolution began; the site where the Declaration of Independence was first read to Boston citizens.
1x12
End of Ramadan
Episode overview
The Muslim celebration of Ramadan; fasting; the art of henna designs; mosques.
The Muslim celebration of Ramadan; fasting; the art of henna designs; mosques.
1x13
The Importance of Ritual
Episode overview
How ancient celebrations evolved and changed from their traditional forms once America became free.
How ancient celebrations evolved and changed from their traditional forms once America became free.
Characters
Host
Played by:
Burt Wolf