Today I talk to Pamela McColl about her two new books on Mrs. Claus! In our discussion we talk about the history and development of the character of Mrs. Claus, and how she is often portrayed. We also speak about lessons we can learn from her, and how celebrating Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus […]
Julie Lavender, author of “A Gingerbread House” talks to us about what started as a fun family holiday project, that became a Christmas tradition, and now shows up in the pages of a children’s book. Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters […]
We’re officially back for Season 2! Join me as I welcome Anthony from “Tis the Podcast” and Gerry from “Totally Rad Christmas” as we discuss and debate our personal top 5 Disney Christmas movies! I am so glad to be back for Season 2 and to kick off the Ber months & 2025 Christmas season […]
87 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m going global, and just talking about Christmas that relates to people all over the world. Today’s episode is all about s feast for the world. If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a […]
Welcome to the Naughty List! We have spotlighted two more holiday offenders this week, so come on in and check it out. Each Monday until December, we will highlight two holiday no-no’s on The Naughty List, and in December, we will switch over to the Nice List, where we will spend the best month of […]
Happy Monday, Christas Fanatics! Can you believe we’ve reached the final episode of September 2025 already? We sure can’t! And boy howdy, do we have a special surprise in store for you this week! Not only does Thom grace Julia and Anthony with his presence for the first time in a while, but the three […]
What’s up, dudes? Hey you! Michael May from After Lunch, Crestwood House, and Hellbent for Letterbox is with me to talk Robert Smith! Yes we’re digging into Christmas songs by The Cure! On December 9, 1987, The Cure came out for a fourth encore and blasted through a cover of “Merry Christmas Everybody” by Slade. […]
Jay and Jeff dive into another Chris LaMartina film to kick off the spooktacular! Wait how does this movie have three Jays? Is that BigFoot? Listen to this episode of the Horror for the Holidays podcast Author: Horror For The Holidays Title: 2025 Horror For The Holidays Halloween Spooktacular Episode 1: What Happens Next Will […]
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming switch to the Sounds of Halloween! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2025 season […]
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol “I Saw Three Ships” with Tim Babb from the “Can’t Wait for Christmas” podcast. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played in this episode: I Saw Three Ships by the Barenaked Ladies (Tim) I Saw Three […]
88 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m going to talk about Christmas traditions, and ideas that just didnt stand the test of time. Yup, this week is all about Christmas flops! Today’s episode is all about Christmas Tinner If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I […]
Merry Christmas You Beautiful People! We start the show with Where Are You Christmas? and Bob Baker tells us it’s hiding in Germany. Then it’s this episodes version of A Christmas Carol, it’s the 2019 version starring Guy Pearce. Some would say this is the worst version ever, but not Todd and Mary Polte, who […]
Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message) The Festive Fans take a thoughtful and enlightening journey to South Africa this episode to discover Christmas in a country still scarred by apartheid. We tend to overlook how South Africa is a place of extraordinary beauty — with its Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, pristine beaches, and […]
89 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m going to talk about Christmas traditions, and ideas that just didnt stand the test of time. Yup, this week is all about Christmas flops! Today’s episode is all about the Christmas Cactus craze If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book […]
Glen Eggerts joins us to talk about a special homemade Christmas tradition of fruitcake — and not just any fruitcake. This is a family recipe passed down for many years. Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters Title: Christmas Traditions Part 2: […]
90 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m going to talk about Christmas traditions, and ideas that just didnt stand the test of time. Yup, this week is all about Christmas flops! Today’s episode is all about some honorable mentions If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that […]
That’s right, only three months left until Christmas! We have a new Christmas character and Christmas Carol to spotlight this week, and you can check out the Christmas Every Day Christmas Carol of the Week Spotify playlist at the link below. And if you have any newer Christmas song recommendations for me, please send those […]
The Christmas Cousins are back with a very special guest: renowned film critic and author Alonso Duralde! He’s here to talk about the newly revised and updated edition of his essential holiday classic Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. We dive into how this book can level up your holiday season (and maybe even convince […]