Secrets Your Parents Never Told You: The History of Christmas Carols and Songs

Discover some of the fascinating legends and realities that surround the traditional songs of the season! As early as the year 129, Roman Bishops wanted carols to be sung at Christmas in Rome. Some things have been forgotten over centuries - what could they be?

John Cilio has been telling the stories of history for over a decade. He is a skilled historian having published seven historical books ranging from women working in WWII and their impact on today's business world to vintage helicopters. Nickolai Sikorsky wrote the foreword to his Helicopter Evolution book and Prince William was kind enough to write a letter about his copy of the book. He is an honorary member of the Danbury, Connecticut WWII Lost Squadron Veterans organization.

John hails from a career in IBM corporate marketing and has spoken to large and small audiences in over 60 countries around the world. He lives in Sherman, Connecticut.