This week on Christmas Podding, Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question are family games a fun way to spend Christmas Day or are they an unwelcome nuisance? Why do people feel so lonely on Christmas Day? We find out why and ways you can avoid those unwanted emotions plus Should restaurants be open […]
Rikki talks with Joyce Perhac about the Christmas Expo. the original Christmas decorating event. And after the interview, Mary has details on classes and events at this year’s conference in Lexington, Kentucky, in July. Find more at christmasexpo.com. Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary […]
It’s Christmas and you’re beautiful! We start the show with a pretty basic but thorough version of A Christmas Carol from Little Fox. It’s aimed at helping teach English as a second language and it actually covers most of the story despite being less than 20 minutes long. Then Bob Baker our Podcast Barman discusses […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the recent passing of legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil and the rich legacy of music she has left us. He also talks about his favorite song of hers (co-written with her partner Barry Mann) – “Christmas Vacation”! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the […]
As May comes to a close, Christmas keeps getting closer! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pk2604nv 🎄Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs 🎄Listen to the Christmas Battle Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4L8i6OUEAKUn1Z32nJ45Tp?si=87e41e380cc940a8 🎄Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/ — 🎄Email us: christmasmorningpodcast@gmail.com 🎄Subscribe to Christmas Morning here: www.christmasmorningpodcast.com 🎄Follow us on […]
What’s up, dudes? Once again, I’ve got Christmas Clatter host Todd Killian here to discuss the back door Christmas in May “Newhart” episode ‘The Prodigal Daryl!’ Either the writer really loved Christmas or there was a Christmas episode they hadn’t used and really wanted to! Joanna decides to take Christmas card pictures early since she […]
In this episode, Scott and Duane take a deep dive into the song 1953 “Santa Baby”. Songs played in this episode:Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (1953 version) Philip Springer playing and singing his original version Madonna – Santa Baby (1987) Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby (1960 version) Mae West – Santa Baby (1966) LeAnn Rimes […]
On the twenty-first episode of Closer to Christmas, I go through the 2023 Hallmark Dreambook, and give you my picks, and honorable mentions. You can follow along if you have the catalog, or browse the catalog online to see the pics I mention. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I […]
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day to all of our American listeners! We hope you’re enjoying your long weekend and the unofficial kick-off to Summer! Just think, the next season will be Fall and we’ll be in our beloved Ber Months! Who says time doesn’t fly? This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony […]
In our May episode, I look at some more under-heard alternative British festive songs, discuss a tangentially Coronation linked episode of King Gary, and start my BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN POLL! Vote at Merry Britsmas Snow Patrol – When I Get Home For Xmas Bird to Beast – Winter Snow Shy Nature – Xmas […]
Welcome to episode 82 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about the 1959 album, “Blue Christmas – Trumpet Mood Collection,” by Keiichiro Ebihara And The Lobsters. I’ve had a lot of “most wanted” albums since I started collecting. This one spent nearly a year in my top three. Thankfully, it proved […]
What’s up, dudes? I’ve got critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Rehya Stevens here to talk all about Amy Grant Christmas ventures in the ’80s! There was her 1983 release “A Christmas Album,” her 1986 endeavor with Art Garfunkel and Jimmy Webb “The Animals’ Christmas,” and her 1986 tv special Headin’ Home for the Holidays! After […]
On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE […]
It’s time for another Christmas party! Want to send something in more next months party?! Don’t delay, email us today: christmasmorningpodcast@gmail.com 🎄Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs 🎄Listen to the Christmas Battle Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4L8i6OUEAKUn1Z32nJ45Tp?si=87e41e380cc940a8 🎄Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/ — 🎄Subscribe to Christmas Morning here: www.christmasmorningpodcast.com 🎄Follow us on […]
Welcome to episode 81 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about Hiro Tsunoda’s 1991 album, “Ballad X’mas.” This was a fun episode to work on. I love Tsunoda’s voice, and the non-Christmas songs on his album gave me something a little different to talk about. It also let me discover Zapp’s […]
This dessert has its origins in three European countries and can be linked to various members of royalty. While it can be enjoyed for practically any occasion, this dessert is perfect for large gatherings so it would make sense to have it during the holidays. While it traditionally comes is three flavours, nowadays, the combinations […]
Episode 1 of 2 this week. Is it December or somethin?! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/plw64p7w 🎄Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs 🎄Listen to the Christmas Battle Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4L8i6OUEAKUn1Z32nJ45Tp?si=87e41e380cc940a8 🎄Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/ — 🎄Email us: christmasmorningpodcast@gmail.com 🎄Subscribe to Christmas Morning here: www.christmasmorningpodcast.com 🎄Follow us […]
Christmas Rick joins this episode to talk about his collection of Christmas autographs. Hear how he got started and listen for some of the big names he now has (like from Elf and Die Hard!) Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters […]