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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy December! Can you believe we’re here already? Buckle-up, because the days until Christmas 2025 are going to be flying by from here!

To mark the start of the final month of the year, Thom, Julia, and Anthony gathered to discuss Netflix’s 2025 Original Holiday Movie, “A Merry Little Ex-Mas“!

To date, Netflix’s Christmas movies have been pretty hit-or-miss for the elves. How does this one, filled with nineties superstars, fare? Can it compete with Hallmark in terms of story and atmosphere? Or is it another dud? You’ll have to tune in to find out! But spoiler alert: whatever our hosts think of this one, we guarantee it’s a jolly, festive time you’re sure to enjoy!

So settle back and relax with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree, and enjoy this newest episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title:

We’re Consciously Uncoupling. (A Merry Little Ex-Mas)

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What’s up, dudes? You never knew Santa had a donkey? Well, Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas and Alamo City Santa Jeremy Phelps did. In fact, they’re here with me to talk all about the Rankin Bass special “Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey!”

Nestor was born with abnormally long ears. His owner mistreated him, and the other animals teased him. One night when Roman soldiers came to the stable to buy donkeys, they dismiss Nestor and take all the other donkeys for free. Enraged, Olaf casts Nestor out into the frigid cold. Nestor’s mother finds him and shields from the harsh weather with her own body, freezing to death in the process.

The next day, Nestor meets a cherub named Tilly, who says that they need to travel to Bethlehem. When they reach the outskirts of the town, Tilly returns to Heaven, instructing Nestor to wait. When Mary and Joseph are expecting Jesus, they take Nestor because of his “gentle eyes”, but are caught in a sandstorm. In the midst of the storm, Nestor hears Tilly’s voice, but recognizes it as his mother’s. She tells him to follow the voices of the angels. Nestor guides Mary and Joseph through the storm, while wrapping Mary in his ears to keep her warm. They arrive in Bethlehem, where Nestor finds the stable where Mary gives birth to Jesus. Nestor heads back home where he is hailed as hero by Olaf and the other animals.

Santa? Check. The Holy Family? Yep. Spieltoe? Never thought Santa had a pack mule! So grab your Nativity scene and add a donkey to this episode on “Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey!”

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Author: Gerry D / Jeff Loftin, Jeremy Phelps
Title: Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (w/ Jeff and Jeremy)
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Sounds of Christmas

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Author: Ken Kessler
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Stryper’s Michael Sweet Talks New Christmas Album, Charity And More

Sounds of Christmas

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Fresh off the big game the Fat Boys battle it out to see who’s team reigns supreme!

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Author: Horror For The Holidays
Title: Stocking Stuffers Episode 43: Thanksgiving Draft
Horror for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is back!

  • Babes in Toyland (1961)
  • Hal Bradley Orchestra – Space Age Santa Claus (1961)
  • Bob Rivers – The Twelve Pains of Christmas (1988)
  • Jimmy Fallon’s Christmas album

Closing songs (by us and friends):

Tambourine Girlfriend – Christmas Is Back

Rusty – Lookin’ Around at Christmas

The Tree Flushers/Another Prank Call Show – Archie Conquers Santa


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Title: S7E5 – Toyland Eventually
Snow in Southtown

Closer to Christmas

25 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, since we are approaching December, I want to take the time to talk about advent calendars this week.

Today’s episode is all about the Magic of the countdown

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 to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…  

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And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)

 

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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 25 Days, The Magic of the Countdown
Closer to Christmas

What’s up, dudes? Advent is here, and it’s time to prepare for Christmas! Fr. Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast is here with me to discuss the differences between Catholic and Orthodox Advent liturgies!

How long is each one? Which one omits parts of the Ordinary? Are they both strict fasts? We get into all of it! There are striking similarities and glaring differences. The sanctoral and temporal cycles overlap, and function as a weak analogy of the hydrostatic union.

The West has more structural variation and variable parts parts, but the East has the stricter fast. We delve into the Mass/Divine Liturgy and the Office/Hours. After that, we tackle popular Advent devotions from both traditions. St. Nicholas definitely gets some play!

Gloria in excelsis? Nope. Te Deum? Uh uh. Benedicamus Domino? Definitely! So grab your folded chasuble, switch it out for a broad stole, and chant along to this episode on Catholic and Orthodox Advent liturgies!

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Author: Gerry D / Thom Crowe
Title: East Meets West: Advent (w/ Thom Crowe)
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Merry Little Podcast of MyMerryChristmas.com

That Was Christmas to Me is a new song, the first of several original works, featured now on The Christmas Show of MyMerryChristmas.com.

This is our second full episode of new Christmas music from independent artists who freely share their Christmas with us and it’s GREAT music. Come and enjoy what they have to share as you settle in to your Christmas season.

That Was Christmas to Me by Patty Stefan heralds back to Christmas in time where things festively cherished are remembered as the very definition of Christmas. Her commentary in this song is echoed by many who strive to keep the real Christmas alive.

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Author: Merry Podcast
Title: That Was Christmas to Me

Closer to Christmas

26 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, since we are approaching December, I want to take the time to talk about advent calendars this week.

Today’s episode is all about Modern Mega Calendars

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 to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…  

If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)

 

Listen to this episode of Closer to Christmas
Author: Charles Ague
Title: 26 Days, Modern Mega Calendars
Closer to Christmas

Just dropping by with a quick hello, now that the season is in full swing. Today, I share an announcement about this season of Christmas Past, as well as share highlights from my annual visit to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco. Plus…a surprise guest appearance!

Music in this Episode

Working Time – Soft Acoustic Guitar” — Dream Protocol, via Pixabay

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Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It’s Christmas as you’ve never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)

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Author: Brian Earl
Title: Season 10 Announcement, Dickens Fair, etc.
Christmas Past

On this episode, an old familiar face is back! It’s Silly Dylly. One of my close friends and a massive fan of Christmas. He’s been on all of my other podcasts, so why not bring him back to see what he’s been up to.

As usual, we discuss everything and anything that pops into our minds.

Did I forget to mention that he’s my editor? If it wasn’t for him, this podcast would likely never get uploaded. So, again, thank you, Dylan! 🎅🎄

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Author: Claude
Title: S2:E4 – A Ghost from Podcast Past
The Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast

Closer to Christmas

27 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, since we are approaching December, I want to take the time to talk about advent calendars this week.

Today’s episode is all about Chocolate Advent Calendars

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 to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / @closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…  

If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)

 

 

Listen to this episode of Closer to Christmas
Author: Charles Ague
Title: 27 Days, Chocolate Advent Calendars
Closer to Christmas

Welcome to Christmas Every Day! Join us as we spotlight a new Christmas Character and Christmas Carol this week, and please make sure to check out the first version of The Nice List on December 1st!

We’re also debuting a new segment on December 1st called the Christmas Every Day Advent Calendar, where we open a new “door” every day to something nostalgic, festive, or just plain fun. The Advent Calendar will post daily from December 1st until Christmas, so please join us every morning for a fun little surprise.

And, as always, Merry Christmas!!

Please check out the Christmas Every Day Christmas Carol of the Week Spotify playlist below!

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And don’t forget to check out our reaction video for “Let it Snow” by Lainey Wilson with Bing Crosby!

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Author: Christmaseverydayshow
Title: Episode 24 – Last episode of November ! 🎄🎅🎄🎅
Christmas Everyday

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Title: 27 days until Christmas (Instrumental Song Battle)
Chrismas Morning

12 Days Pod

In the eighty fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss all things Christmas in the Spotlight, including: football impossibilities, Jaws, and how to actually make a Taylor Swift Christmas movie.

 

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Author: 12 Days Pod
Title:

85. A Christmas Puzzle (Taylor’s Version)

12 Days Pod

Merry Britsmas

In our second November episode, we explore a very important anniversary! It’s 40 years since Santa Claus the Movie came out and, due to it’s British links, it’s time to talk about it along with a festive friend of mine. I also share another seasonal poem from a Poet Laureate and share some under-heard British indie christmas tunes.

Santa Claus the Making of Doc

The Feeling – Feels Like Xmas

Honey Hahs – Golden Xmas

The Tuts – Xmas Is In The Air 

Bubble & Squeak – The Xmas Stick 

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Author: A Parker Sibun
Title: Merry Britsmas 83 – Indie Christmas and Santa Claus The Movie 40th Anniversary
Merry Britsmas

Are you ready to eat and drink through Christmas history?

Go beyond cookies, roast, eggnog and mulled wine to uncover the fascinating deep cultural roots of Christmas foods. This episode is your passport to understanding how religion, colonialism, climate, and commercial ingenuity transform simple ingredients into festive flavors.

This isn’t just about recipes—it’s about the stories, power dynamics, and ingenuity hidden inside your holiday plates and glasses. Cheers to a deeper understanding of your favorite—and soon-to-be-favorite—Christmas bites and beverages!

Hamonadong Baboy (Filipino road pork) recipe

Pfeffernusse Spiced Cookies recipe

Cola de Mono recipe

 

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Listen to this episode of the Lost Christmas Podcast
Author: The Chronicler
Title: Warming Spices, Chilled Nogs: The Global History of Christmas Food and Drink
Lost Christmas Podcast

Shane Black Friday returns! Our favorite purveyor of holiday action nonsense is back with another Christmas-themed feature to jingle our bells and deck our halls. Or something like that.

On this episode we’re discussing Play Dirty, the latest from filmmaker Shane Black. Play Dirty is based on Richard Stark’s long-running series of “Parker” crime novels. But rather than adapting any novel in particular, Shane Black elected to concoct his own with the help of Mark Wahlberg, Lakeith Stanfield, and Rosa Salazar.

It’s got twists and turns! It’s got heists and wacky characters and double-crosses! It’s got all the things we come to expect from a Shane Black movie. And it also has the baggage of being an Amazon-produced film meant for ‘second screen viewing’. What does all that mean? We’ll get into it!

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Intro/Outro: Happy Christmas, You Guys! (Simon Panrucker) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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Author: Christmas Creeps
Title: Episode 173: Play Dirty
Christmas Creeps