Entries by e_xander

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Christmas Podding – Is Christmas Craft kids do in Schools actually teachers revenge on Parents?

This week on Christmas Podding, Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question how much is too much when it comes to suburban Christmas Lights displays. Do you have to consider the neighbours or do you go big or go home? We unpack the next instalment of who ruined Christmas. Stories from around the world […]

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Season’s Eatings – Second Helping Wassail

This warm winter beverage has its origins in folklore and could be connected all the back to Roman times.  It was meant to wake up apple trees and has evolved into going door to door singing carols during the twelve days of Christmas.  We’re exploring the history and origins of wassail. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast […]

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46 Days, Coins in your stocking

46 Days until Christmas. Do you get chocolate coins in your stocking at Christmas? Have you ever wondered why? 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 You can follow me here: @closertoxmas […]

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Jay Gonzalez and Christmas/Not Christmas Songs

Earlier this season, I interviewed The Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood about his ambivalent relationship with Christmas music. This week I talk to the Truckers’ long-time guitarist Jay Gonzalez, who takes a different path to a similar place. We talk about his relationship to the band as a full-time member since 2008 who isn’t Hood, Mike […]

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Christmas Games – more than you ever wanted to know

This holiday season, take a journey through the world of Christmas-themed games! In this episode, we explore the timeless appeal of holiday games, starting with the traditional parlor games of antiquity that brought friends and families together. Then, fast forward to today, where we’ll dive into the digital world of modern Christmas video games, capturing […]

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Starbucks Holiday Tasting, Cousin Seth Spells with special guest, Cousin-Wife Leslie!

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins to the pod’s 170th episode!!! On this episode, the Cousins celebrate a momentous holiday season milestone by going full “Yuletide Yenta” to dish the latest tea on this coffee…even Cousin-Wife Leslie joins the fun!   It’s a day that should be marked on every holiday calendar: The Starbucks Holiday Drink Drop. […]

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47 Days Until Christmas! (Christmas Instrumental Friday)

The first instrumental Friday of the season is here! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/p3om0yy0 🎄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 social […]

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Siouxsie & the Banshees “Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant” (w/ Rikki Meece)

What’s up, dudes? It’s a Siouxsie and the Banshees Christmas, as Rikki Meece from the Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Podcast and I break down two songs from goth rock band! Yep, it’s “Israel” v ”Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant” in the Thunderdome! We talk the band’s catalogue, their Christmas music, their look and sound, […]

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48 Days, Mrs. Whitakers missing ornament

48 Days until Christmas. An olde timey radio style story of Mrs. Whitakers missing ornament. 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 You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email […]

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48 Days Until Christmas! (“Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Song Battle)

We just got some good news! Santa Claus is Coming to Town!!! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/p346zmwx 🎄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 […]

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43 Trees

Send us a text Join us on Christmas Clatter as Arnie and Doug from Pepper Tree Villa share their incredible Christmas decor journey! With an impressive display of 43 decorated Christmas trees, they’ll reveal the inspiration behind each one, their tips for creating a magical holiday atmosphere, and the story of how their “Christmas Forest” […]

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Hallmark’s Week 4 Countdown To Christmas Lineup Preview and Cousin Seth goes camping!

It’s that magical time of year again! The Christmas Cousins are previewing Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Week 4 movie marathon, and the sleigh bells are ringing with new, delightfully festive films. From “Five Gold Rings” and its golden mystery quest to trivia at St. Nick’s, we’re diving into all the merry mayhem, romance, and cozy […]