Entries by e_xander

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Father Christmas – Origins, Legends, and the Wild Men of Winter

Who is Father Christmas, and how is he different from St. Nicholas? In this episode, we unwrap the fascinating history of Father Christmas, from his roots in British folklore to his evolution into a symbol of holiday cheer. Learn how ancient pagan traditions, like the mysterious “Green Man” and “Wild Men of Winter,” influenced the […]

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15 Days, Norman Rockwell’s Christmas art

15 Days until Christmas. Norman Rockwell’s art often depics real american life. He also has some Christmas themed art.   If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠… can follow me here: @closertoxmas […]

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15 Days Until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)

It’s December 10th. We’re feeling peak Christmas right now. Share the show with a friend! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pkb8vrvm 🎄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 […]

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Countdown to the Countdown: Hallmark Final Full Weekend Preview!

It’s the second-to-last weekend of new Hallmark Christmas movies, and the Cousins are diving into the final four! From small-town romance to snow-filled shenanigans, they’ll discuss which movie to review next. But will Cousin Seth actually watch this one? Tune in as the Cousins share their picks, predictions, and banter about the latest holiday movie […]

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Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic… An Interview with Cozy Mystery Writer Jessica Thompson

Do these cookies taste funny to you? It must mean we are talking about cozy mysteries on The Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today cozy mystery writer Jessica Thompson returns to the show to talk with me about a new Christmas-themed short story collection coming out called  “A Cookie of a Scoundrel”. We talk a bit about […]

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S6E6 – One Chair Leg

This was yet another unplanned live recording. Join our livestream on December 13th when we record the final two episodes of the year. An American Christmas Carol (1979) The Hillside Singers – “Christmas Is” (1972) Jose Feliciano – “Feliz Navidad” (1970) Linda Bennett – “An Old Fashioned Christmas (Daddy’s Home)” (1975) Show notes: Prankcast livestream […]

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16 Days Until Christmas! (“O Holy Night” Song Battle)

We are getting crazy close to Christmas. What better way to calm ourselves down than with a little “O Holy Night”? 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pk28vzd9 🎄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 […]

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Unwrapping the Magic: A Gift List Extravaganza w/Christmas Cousin Chris

Gifts galore! Returning fan favorite, Christmas Cousin Chris, from ChristmasEveryMinute.com joins the Cousins to talk all things gifting. From nostalgic toys of Christmas past to modern gift ideas for the hard-to-shop-for, it’s a warm and hilarious trip down memory lane. Plus, get insider tips on making your gifting extra special this year! Audience Question: What’s […]