Today I have the first part of a longer story called Old Christmas by Washington Irving. Published in 1815, it explores some of the roots of our Christmas traditions as the main character visits a friend at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas to experience an old fashioned Christmas! It’s a story that explores nostalgia and tradition, […]
What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X’masu here to talk the folksy prog rock band Jethro Tull. We break down two of the Christmas songs by Jethro Tull: “Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow” and “Another Christmas Song.” The British rock band formed in […]
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Tower of Power founding member Emilio Castillo, on a break from their current tour. They talk about Tower of Power’s new, and first, Christmas album (It’s Christmas), their Holidays and Hits tour and some of their plans for 2025! Tower of Power website […]
We’re approaching Christmas, so this week I have excerpts from longer interviews that I’ll run at full length next season. Steven Wilson is the driving force behind the British art rock band Porcupine Tree, and last year on a challenge he used artificial intelligence to write a Christmas song, something he felt that he couldn’t […]
13 Days until Christmas. Which version of the Grinch is your favorite? 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 You can also email me, I would love […]
Having a blue Christmas? Have no fear! Another episode of Christmas Morning is here!!! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pkeepowz 🎄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: […]
In his ongoing journey of festive discovery, Cousin Seth has taken another holiday leap—his very first advent calendar! What did he choose? What surprises await behind those tiny doors? And will he dive into it live on the air? Join the Cousins for this delightfully festive and curiosity-filled episode. . . . . . . […]
🎄It’s 2020, and a gift-wrapped puppy licked my face and made my skin turn blue. From the Chiodo Brothers comes a charming stop-motion Christmas special about how an alien invasion of the North Pole almost ruined Christmas — and the entire planet’s gravity, but also Christmas. Plus: A “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” Easter egg, […]
“Live from your speakers… it’s TGI PODCAST!” We made our way to 30 Rock and transported ourselves back in time to take a look back at some of the best Christmas skits from Saturday Night Live in this latest episode of The List! Come give it a listen! Listen to this episode of the TGI […]
Welcome to episode 128 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this special X’mas Stars On 78 episode, I talk about a selection of my Christmas 78s. I hope you enjoyed this look at older Japanese Christmas records. The work and care that goes into these really make me appreciate them even more. Even though I’ve been […]
14 Days until Christmas. Have you ever heard the story, The Cinnamon Bear? 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 You can also email me, I would […]
Rockin’ our way into another episode of Christmas Morning magic! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pknmyg2n 🎄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 […]
A Bahamian Christmas and a cozy family cabin? What an episode! In the latest installment of the beloved CCP series, “My Favorite Christmas Ever” series, Cousin Chad is joined by none other than Brian Earl, host of the amazing Christmas Past podcast. Brian takes a stroll down memory lane, sharing the magical details of […]
If Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and we celebrate it on December 25, then Jesus must have been born on that day, right? Not so fast! We actually have no good idea when Jesus was born. And besides, the observance of his birth on December 25 is a 4th century contrivance. But why December […]
In the first of our December episodes this year, we take a look at a boy band called East 17 telling us to Stay Another Day, chat about some Outnumbered parents back in 2011, & discuss some more festive emergency questions about nativities and Quality Street! East 17 – Stay Another Day Kylie Minogue – […]
What’s up, dudes? “Disney’s Sing-Along Songs” was a series of videos first released in October 1986! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break down one of the releases: Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Songs! Originally released Oct 4, 1988, […]
Our guest is Kelly Redder, a volunteer and worker with “It’s A Wonderful Life Festival.” Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters Title: It’s A Wonderful Life Festival
Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to writer Kevin McGrath about the latest Christmas compilation he’s put together, which has a massive 65-song tracklist! Check out the newest volume (#4) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Check out last year’s volume (#3) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas […]