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Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?

On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years. 

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Mentioned in the Episode: Chicago Film Archives

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See Photos of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Marshall Field's Window Displays Here

Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?
On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years. 
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Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://www.chicagofilmarchives.org/">Chicago Film Archives</a> 
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See Photos of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Marshall Field's Window Displays <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wbbmpodcasts/?hl=en">Here</a>

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!

Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!
Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Looped In: Chicago

Christmas is almost here! As you brave the weather for holiday shopping, followed by a night of family TV viewing of yuletide favorites, do you know which famous Christmas icons have Chicago roots?  On today's episode, we explore the true stories behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as well as the famous window displays of Marshall Field's, and how their original, winged character and creativity inspired Christmas traditions throughout the years.

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