Closer to Christmas
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December 13th, 2023

Today is December 13th, 2023, so there is only 12 days left until Christmas! Today Ken Smith from The North Pole News Dispatch Podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at ⁠https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/⁠ Happy Holidays!

 

 

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 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

 

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

 

 

 

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Sounds of Christmas
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Kevin McGrath Wishes You A Merry Indie Christmas Again!

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kevin McGrath about the new collection he put together to benefit the homeless charity Crisis UK. “Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas (Volume III)” adds another thirty-five songs to the series, on top of last year’s two volumes, each one of those containing fifty-four songs! Kevin talks about deciding to put together this new volume, and why he’s worked so hard getting all three of these albums released!

Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Volume III: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-iii

Christmas Underground’s Review:  https://christmasunderground.com/2023/12/01/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-iii-2023/

Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Volume I: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-i

Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Volume II: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-ii

Crisis UK: https://www.crisis.org.uk/

Kevin’s previous appearance: https://soundsofchristmas.buzzsprout.com/1658629/11710309-kevin-mcgrath-wishes-you-a-merry-indie-christmas

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Christmas Podding – , Why Proposing at Christmas could be the worst idea ever?

Today on Christmas Podding, Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we look hard at why proposing at the most romantic time of the year is a bad idea. We speak to a guy who did and explore the aftermath when it sadly didn’t work out.

We’ll deep dive into the magic that is the annual Christmas Letter and if there’s any merit in writing one this year for family and friends plus

How to be a Scrooge in Style and do Christmas 2023 on a budget without looking too cheap.

Daily episodes from now till Christmas Day as we talk all things Christmas with Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson on Christmas Podding.

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The Adventures of Candy Claus (w/ Bradley Lyndon)

What’s up, dudes? What gift does Santa get? That question is answered in this Australian production. Bradley Lyndon from Million Monkey Theater joins me to talk the Louis Corbo book-turned-special “The Adventures of Candy Claus!”

A family decides to gift Santa two dolls from the children around the world. As Santa flies back the North Pole, the aerokinetic misanthrope Ohno opens the present and steals one of the dolls. As Santa wakes from his post-delivery nap, he finds the gift and his love brings the girl doll to life. The Clauses adopt Candy and she adjusts to her new life in Santa Town. Ohno, jealous that his own doll is not yet completely alive due to lack of love, sabotages all Candy’s endeavors. Despite being guided by the robotic Shad-O,  she tries to run away  due to her perceived clumsiness and uselessness. Santa rescues her, and Prof. Mustknow gives her a time travel bracelet so she can find her lost brother.

Council of elves? Check. Jimmy Stewart-sounding wisened, aged character? Uh huh. Marvel comics villain Whirlwind with a mustache? Well… So grab your time bangle, watch home videos, and take a sleigh into this episode all about Candy Claus!

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13 Days Until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)

We are officially less than 2 weeks until Christmas! Things are getting REAL!

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Cousin Seth’s Festive Firsts: “It’s A Wonderful Life”, first time ever!

Breaking News! Our jolly journey with Cousin Seth, the Festive Freshman, hits dazzling heights in this extra special episode! 🎅🌟

Hold onto your Santa hats as Seth embarks on a heartwarming downtown adventure to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the very first time! 🌲🎬

 

Seth takes a stroll down cinematic memory lane, experiencing the magic of George Bailey and Bedford Falls in the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Will he be as moved as Clarence the angel, or will he declare, “Bah, humbug!? Tune in to find out!

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Tales From the Crypt: And All Through the House

🎄It’s 1989, and a killer in a Santa suit is making it really hard to hide my dead husband’s body.

You better watch out as we dig up the first filmed episode of “Tales From the Crypt,” a cozy Christmas nightmare directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring his then-wife and talented screamer, Mary Ellen Trainor, and the kid who gets her hoverboard stolen by Marty McFly.

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🎙 Guests:

Jamie Ray (Fave Five From Fans, Complete Disarray with Jamie Ray)

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💬 Topics & Tangents:

1. Mike on Fave Five From Fans with my Fave Five Christmas TV Specials (already covered them all here).

2. Fave Five Christmas Horror Movies.

3. The Vault of Horror No. 35, from 1954.

4. “And All Through the House” segment of the 1972 “Tales from the Crypt” movie.

5. HBO Feature Presentation opening, 1983.

6. John Kassir (The Crypt-Keeper) in a commercial for The Legend of Zelda, 1987.

7. Mary Ellen Trainor (Elizabeth) and Lyndsey Whitney Barry (Carrie Ann) in “Back to the Future Part II.”

8. Today’s TV Trope: Tempting Fate.

9. Elizabeth calls the operator because 9-1-1 was only available in about half the U.S. by 1989.

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📼 Commercial Break:

The Crypt-Keeper’s Ghoulish Guide to the Howlidays on Kids’ WB, 2001.

Holidays After Dark, exploring the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays.

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“Tales From the Crypt” and “And All Through the House” © 1989 Tales From the Crypt Venture.

Theme song by Bronwen’s Ghost.
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Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 1 of 4

Can you believe Christmas will be here in only two weeks!!?? To help you celebrate the season, this month I will be reading the story “Christmas at Thompson Hall” by Anthony Trollope. It was first published in the magazine ‘The Graphic’ in their Christmas issue in 1876.

In the first part of the story, Mrs. Brown and a reluctant Mr. Brown are traveling to see Mrs. Brown’s family at Thompson Hall for Christmas. On their journey, Mr. Brown decides to break up their trip and stay in a hotel because he’s not feeling well… (definitely was the man flu!). The well-meaning (and slightly peeved) Mrs. Brown decides to try and prepare him a mustard poultice… what could possibly go wrong?

Make sure to subscribe so you won’t miss a single episode of this funny and heartwarming story, Christmas at Thompson Hall!

Also, be sure to follow me on my other youtube channel, as I am talking about A Christmas Carol and other related books! https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshelfOdyssey

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol

07:10 Introducing Anthony Trollope and “Christmas at Thompson Hall”

10:12 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 1: Mrs. Brown’s Success

30:40 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 2a: Mrs. Brown’s Failure

36:35 Story wrap up and closing thoughts

Ways to support the show:

Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375

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Sabrina The Teenage Witch: Sabrina Claus

🧑‍🎄 Welcome back to another episode of the TGI Podcast! This week we are covering ‘Sabrina Claus’ from Sabrina The Teenage Witch!

In this episode, we talk about how crazy it sounds to have a teenager (Harvey) playing Santa at a department store and Matt talks way more about Johnny Mathis than ever expected!

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Closer to Christmas
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December 12th, 2023

Today is December 12th, 2023, so there is only 13 days left until Christmas! TodayThe Christmas Aficionado from The Christmas Aficionado youtube channel counts down with us. Make sure to visit his youtube page at http://www.christmasaficionado.com Happy Holidays!

 

 

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 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

 

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

 

 

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S5E6 – Me So Christmas

Community “Regional Holiday Music”

Gene Autry – “Santa’s Coming in a Whirlybird” (1959)

Relient K – “I Hate Christmas Parties” (2003)

Google Santa Tracker

show notes:

Dick Haymes – “Let It Snow”

Twin Peaks Christmas commercial

Relient K – “Auld Lang Syne”

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Keeping the Christmas Spirit Year-round with Chris from ChristmasEveryMinute.com

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

 

Ever wished Christmas lasted all year long? Join us in this merry episode with Chris from christmaseveryminute.com, your ultimate guide to keeping the Christmas spirit alive 365 days a year! 🎅✨

 

Chris unwraps the magic behind his festive website, offering a delightful guide on how to infuse your days with yuletide joy beyond the holiday season. From heartwarming Christmas tales to the latest in festive finds, Chris spills the cocoa on making every day a holiday. 🎶🎁

 

Discover the secrets to a perpetual winter wonderland as Chris shares his recommendations for our festive freshman, Cousin Seth. Whether it’s cozy Christmas books, heartwarming movies, or the best holiday markets, this episode is your go-to manual for keeping the jingle in your step. 🌟📚

 

Tune in for a sleighful of laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of tinsel as we explore the art of celebrating Christmas Every Minute.

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Christmas Podding
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Christmas Podding – Why you should definitely NOT propose at Christmas.

Today on Christmas Podding’s 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we run you through every reason why you should most definitely NOT PROPOSE to the love of your life at Christmas and how you may just regret it for life.

Is Christmas Craft worth the effort when you can something just as shiny and new for less money plus

When it comes to Christmas Carols, do you sing a long at the top of your voice or are one to just watch from afar? We find out why gleefully partaking may just change things for the better this festive season.

Coming up with you’re hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast Christmas Podding NOW with an episode every day from now till Christmas Day.

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14 Days Until Christmas! (“White Christmas” Song Battle)

Dreaming of a white Christmas? This podcast is for you!

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CWFC 120 – Merry Music Madness Finals: Bing Crosby vs Andy Williams

On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer.

Download here!



VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement
02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams
23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby
39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up
42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Andy Williams Interviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACA1C3826001F3B6

Christmas TV History: Andy Williams Christmas Shows
http://www.christmastvhistory.com/2012/11/andy-williams-christmas-shows.html

“Bing At Christmas” (Bing Crosby with the The London Symphony Orchestra)
https://shop.decca.com/*/*/Bing-At-Christmas-CD/6A6W0000000?utm_campaign=BingCrosbyBingAtChristmas20191014

More info on Bing Crosby
https://youtu.be/BSG_BCXHMSI
https://youtu.be/uF__eYukdoM
https://youtu.be/Mfl0JHE4D_E

Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams,

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Top 10 Christmas Carols and Hymns | Part 1 | Guest: Darlene Love

In this very merry episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin counting down each of their top 10 Christmas carols and hymns. The guys chat about why they picked each song, then share a story about each of their picks, from 10 down to 6.

Which songs will make their lists? Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree, O Holy Night, Silent Night, Little Drummer Boy? You gotta listen to find out!

Plus, the guys welcome in a DREAM guest, the one and only, the legend… DARLENE LOVE!

And, if that wasn’t enough merriment, the guys chat about the latest Christmas news, open some fan mail, and share what’s been going on lately in their respective lives.

Do you want to have access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠even more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ massively merry exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, be a part of a private group of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christmas obsessed peeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just like YOU, and chat directly with Eric and Danny? It’s super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family!

You can also ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Apple to get exclusive episodes delivered directly to your feed every week.

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Backstory — Shortbread

For a bread that’s short, its history is long. Exactly how long, and the particulars of how it all came about, though, are unclear. But one this is clear: shortbread is an essential — and delicious — part of the festive season.

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”Is that what y’all call Calculus?” (Amazon Prime’s Candy Cane Lane)

On this week’s episode, join the festive elves as they welcome special guest, Charlyn Lewis to talk about the busy Christmas band season, how Harry Potter is just a bunch of kids running around with sticks, the murderous Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz before Antony spends the episode trying to convince the world he doesn’t hate children while diving into the Amzon Prime Original, Candy Cane Lane.

Whether you’re in the throes of gift-wrapping, or peacefully relaxing by the fireside, we’re thrilled to be part of your holiday festivities. Join us for this jolly adventure!

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