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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #15

He’s the fearless leader of Santa’s sleigh, a champion of misfits, and has the brightness nose in the Christmas night sky.  He’s the one & only Rudolph.   Generations around the world have grown up reading about him, watching his story on TV, singing his praises, and collecting all his vintage & modern merchandise.  In this episode, Rikki chats again with Carl Wiser of song-facts-dot-com about the history behind the song, the story of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer.  

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CWFC 063 – Bethlehem

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On this episode, we take a closer look at the town where Jesus was born, Bethlehem. You’ll also hear a few ways to mash some Christmas into your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas movies Tim somehow DIDN’T watch this year, and the Who Sang It Best segment returns!

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00:00 – 02:42 Intro
02:42 – 05:08 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:08 – 11:19 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movies I missed in 2019)
11:19 – 13:05 All I want for Christmas is News
13:05 – 18:37 Bethlehem
18:37 – 21:02 Who Sang It Best? (O Little Town Of Bethlehem)
21:02 – 23:27 Wrap Up
23:27 – 25:26 Outtakes

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

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O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Who Sang It Best?)

Santa is My Valentine Shirt
https://www.zazzle.com/santa_is_my_valentine_t_shirt-235488289324228905

City of Bethlehem Official Website
http://www.bethlehem-city.org/en

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WC #21 Weird Christmas Flash Fiction 2019 (Contest results show)

The annual Weird Christmas Flash Fiction show with the results of the 2019 contest. Fourteen odd stories of Christmas uncanniness to get you out of that holiday spirit. Find the full text of all the stories along with author bios and their contact info at WeirdChristmas.com.

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #14

It’s all about our namesake — sleighs! Guys, this is your version of a Christmas car show, old school style. And ladies, the romance of a holiday sleigh ride comes to life in this episode. Rikki has a fascinating discussion with Russ Wimmer. a modern-day restorer of those old sleighs from days gone by.

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #13

Now that most of the hustle & bustle of the season is slowing down, time to look to the ending of a decade and the coming of a new year. Once again, we call on our friend Heather Smith to help us “dine and dash” through the wrapping up of the Christmas season leftovers to ringing in the festive foods of 2020.  Tips on what leftovers to freeze, which to toss & those that can be re-made into delish dishes.  Plus, party hacks for hostesses when gathering friends for the big countdown, Heather & Rikki have you covered. 

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CWFC 062 – Bonus Episode – Best Christmas Songs to Dance To

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On this bonus episode, we share the 5 best Christmas songs to Dance to, talk about a way to decorate your space and save the planet at the same time, find a fun Christmas game on Facebook, and the imaginary listeners take over at the end as usual.

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00:00 – 01:27 Intro
01:27 – 03:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:01 – 07:42 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Dance To)
07:42 – 10:30 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
10:30 – 10:48 Wrap Up (take 1)
10:48 – 14:21 Imaginary Listener Madness
14:21 – 16:39 Wrap Up (take 2)
16:39 – 18:42 Outtakes (featuring Tim’s lovely wife!)

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

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Kringle Radio (free for all through Christmas at the My Merry Christmas Home Page)
Tim will be a guest DJ on 12/23 at noon (Disneyland time) and 12/24 at noon (still Disneyland time)
https://mymerrychristmas.com/

Samantha’s Christmas Game on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/xmasmoviecontest

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Merry Britsmas Episode 5.5: Christmas Music 2019

Here is a mini episode of Merry Britsmas just before the big day! Check out some of my favourite songs by British artists from 2019 including the likes of Will Young, Mabel, Honey Hahs and Feet.

Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod 

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #12

It’s a conversation with Santa Claus! He’s super busy, but took the time to accept a phone call from Rikki.  Trust me, you don’t want to miss this special Q&A where Kris Kringle answers letters to kids, talks photo op tips for parents, his never-before-known middle name, and the d/l on the reindeer. 

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CWFC 061 – The Road to Bing Crosby

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On this episode, we finally get around to talking about Mr. White Christmas himself, Bing Crosby! Plus, we’ll tell you the secret to adding a little Disney magic to your celebration this year, we’ll count down the top 5 foods that didn’t make the Christmas Bowl, and speaking of the Christmas Bowl, we’ll also announce the winner so we can see what was voted the ultimate Christmas food!

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00:00 – 01:38 Intro
01:38 – 03:46 Christmas Bowl Winner Announcement
03:46 – 07:29 Five Golden Things (Foods that weren’t in the Christmas Bowl, but probably should have been))
07:29 – 09:18 We Need a Little Christmas Now
09:18 – 12:24 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
12:24 – 28:18 The Road to Bing Crosby
28:18 – 30:52 Wrap Up
30:52 – 33:53 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)

Kristen’s Boardtique
(Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th)
boardtique.com

“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

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Merry Britsmas Episode 5: Driving Home For Christmas

In the 5th episode of Merry Britsmas, it’s ACTUALLY DECEMBER! Hear my chat about 1991’s Father Christmas, the war of xmas ads & Chris Rea driving home.

Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #11

Pets are a huge part of Christmas… from photo ops with Santa to Christmas outfits.  On this episode of a Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast, Rikki gets the dish… the cat dish & more… on so many awesome ideas and gifts for our furry family members chattin’ it up with Jana Francis of Steals-Dot-Com.

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #10 Bonus

Thinking about giving a pet as a Christmas gift this holiday season? Listen to great suggestions and tips of what will work best for you, the giver, and the one receiving the pet, & for the animal itself.

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #9

In this episode, Rikki chats with a cookie queen.  Heather Caplan runs “Sugar & Sunshine” an online, home baking business.  Her cookies are in high demand because they look as good as they taste.  From kitchen etiquette & cleanliness, to the final product… beautiful, delicious cookies… Rikki & Heather have all kinds of baking, decorating, even shipping tips for your holiday treats. 

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CWFC 060 – BONUS – The Glo Friends Save Christmas (Christmas Podcast Network Crossover)

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The Final Christmas Bowl Poll

On this episode, it’s a Christmas Podcast Network Crossover as Tim is joined by Brian Earl from Christmas Past, Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk about The Glo Friends Save Christmas!

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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 06:24 Meet the Podcasters
06:24 – 49:10 Glo Friends Save Christmas Discussion
49:10 – 52:00 Wrap Up

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

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Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet
(that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1

2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar
(that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452

All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store:
(Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod)
https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132

Tim on Christmas Past
https://christmaspast.media/christmas-past-live-from-the-great-dickens-christmas-fair/
https://christmaspast.media/ber-months-bonus-the-christmas-pickle-with-richard-parks-iii/

Tim on Mousetalgia
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/25/mousetalgia-episode-579-disneyland-holiday-tips-van-eaton-auction/

Tim on Friday Five with Lori and Jane (Episode 16)
http://fridayfivepodcast.com/

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #8

This episode is all about Regifting & Gift Hacks.  In the crazy shopping frenzy, it’s easy to leave someone off the gift list.  Or you need a quick gift when an unexpected guest shows up at your holiday door. And trying to stick to a budget?  Forget about it, right?  Rikki and her guest, Heather Kelly from The “Money Making Sense” Podcast, drop a lot of tips and tricks essential for this gift-giving season. 

Twitter/Instagram: @BellsSleigh

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CWFC 059 – The Christmas Bowl (with the Cast of Mousetalgia)

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The Final Christmas Bowl Poll

On this episode, you’re going to decide which food wins the Christmas Bowl and maybe when a cool Prize pack while doing it. Plus we have Tim’s four favorite foodies, Becky, Dave, Kristen, and Jeff from the Mousetalgia podcast here to do some pre game analysis. Also, we’ll tell you about the Christmas hall of fame and why Tim thinks Jim Henson should be in it…AND we’ll tell you how to get the most Christmas out of your Disney+ subscription!

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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 03:13 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:13 – 12:13 Five Golden Things (Reasons Jim Henson Should be in the Christmas Hall of Fame)
12:13 – 14:17 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
14:17 – 16:18 All I Want For Christmas Is News
16:18 – 18:31 Road to the Christmas Bowl Recap
18:31 – 31:00 Christmas Bowl Round Table Discussion with Mousetalgia
31:00 – 35:03 Contest Announcement
35:03 – 36:24 Wrap Up
36:24 – 44:22 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)

Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet
(that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1

2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar
(that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl)
https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452

Kristen’s Boardtique
(Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th)
boardtique.com

Tim on Mousetalgia 578 (talking Noelle)
http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/

Mousetalgia
http://www.mousetalgia.com/

All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store:
(Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod)
https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132

All the Christmas Films Streaming Now on Disney Plus
https://www.newsweek.com/disney-plus-christmas-films-list-muppet-christmas-carol-nightmare-before-christmas-1472369

Christmas Hall of Fame
https://christmashalloffame.net/

BBC’s Victorian Farm Christmas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p71fz
https://youtu.be/dFpctGEGSjM

BBC Four Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas
https://youtu.be/Hi9U4q77WQU

USPS Operation Santa®
https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/operation-santa.htm

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Merry Britsmas Episode 4: Last Christmas

In the 4th episode of Merry Britsmas, we are so damn close to Christmas, I can almost taste it! Actually, I literally can with some talk about Mince Pies! I also chat about some festive Wham and a modern comedy classic in Gavin and Stacey.

Check out the official, amazing video for ‘Last Christmas’, as mentioned in the podcast, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI

Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #7

Grab your aprons! It’s “Christmas In The Kitchen” on this episode of The Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast.  And although they’re not actually in a kitchen, Heather Smith & Rikki Meece talk about those favorite holiday dishes that span generations on the family table, favorite tools these ladies can’t do without when preparing special seasonal recipes, & plan-ahead tips to save time in the kitchen.  So whether you’re setting a table for two or for a few generations this holiday time of year, find some awesome helpful hints here. 

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