Weird Christmas
What do we know about Christmas during the Middle Ages? Turns out it’s kinda hard to find very much information. I talk to two medievalists, Misty Schieberle and Scott Smith, who help me trace what few mentions of Christmas there are in the English tradition.

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Author: Craig Kringle
Title: WC #24 Medieval Christmas with Misty Schieberle and Scott Smith

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

A bonus epsiode of the podcast, where Rikki invites other Christmas podcasters to share their holiday insights and love of the season. This time, it’s Todd from the Christmas Clatter podcast!

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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #19 bonus


Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a bit of history to learn how General Electric lit up the trees, including the National Christmas Tree.  Broadcast engineer Jeff Carter joins Rikki Meece with his wealth of knowledge on GE Christmas history. 

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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #18


Yuletide TV Podcast

Happy March! The boys watch and discuss a Jeremy Renner classic, The Town, also starring Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm. Other topics include: how rewatchable Ben Affleck movies are, when Jon Hamm peaked. whether or not someone is SWAT, and what the podcast covers over the next three months. 

Wikipedia entry for The Town: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Town_(2010_film)

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Author: Chris, Brian and Jon
Title: Bonus Ep. 3 – The Town
Yuletide TV Podcast

Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast
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CWFC 65 – A Salute To Those Who Work on Christmas
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This episode is all about using Christmas to cope with Covid-19 craziness. We’ll salute the people who have to work on Christmas, list off the top five 20 second Christmas songs that you can wash your hands to, find a source for daily Christmas goodness, and see what others are doing to spread Christmas cheer in these dark times.

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 02:36 We Need a Little Christmas Now
02:36 – 11:50 Five Golden Things (20 Second Christmas Songs)
11:50 – 14:20 All I want for Christmas is News
14:20 – 22:10 A Salute To People Who Work on Christmas
22:10 – 23:55 Who Sang It Best? (Need a Little Christmas)
23:17 – 25:35 Announcement
25:35 – 27:46 Wrap Up
27:46 – 31:15 Outtakes

Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com.
Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode.

“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)

Need a Little Christmas – Who Sang it Best

Christmas Past
https://christmaspast.media/podcast/

CDC Hand Washing Fact Sheet
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html

Article About People Putting Up Christmas Lights While Stuck At Home
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/people-putting-christmas-lights-back-162300253.html

Advice For How To Cope With Working on Christmas
https://www.baltimoreconsultingltd.com/blog/5-ways-to-cope-with-working-on-christmas-day-blog-53511712566
https://www.themuse.com/advice/stuck-at-work-on-the-holidays-your-survival-guide

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 65 – A Salute To Those Who Work on Christmas

Weird Christmas
The 2019 Weird Christmas ghost story is “The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance” by M. R. James. I also get some help with background on James and Punch and Judy puppet shows (which show up in the story) from Jim Moon of the Hypnogoria Podcast.

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Author: Craig Kringle
Title:

WC #23 The Ghost Story of 2019, M.R. James’ “The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance”

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

This episode is all about vintage Christmas. Rikki speaks with Benjamin Bradley, a passionate antique and vintage Christmas collector, about crèches and nativities. He gives some historical background on how these traditional pieces became a standard in many homes for the Christmas season.

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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #17


Christmas Time in the City
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! In this episode we talk about the oldest running parade in the US, Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! In the news, we dish on Saltbae’s new burger joint and put NYC’s mild winter behind us. In the listener mail segment we talk about when the Holiday lights show up in the city.
We also read a listener review and announce the winner of our first GIVEAWAY! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get notified about our next giveaway

SLÁINTE!

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Author: Chris & Kris
Title:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade


Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast
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CWFC 064 – Kwanzaa
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On this episode, we’ll actually be learning about Kwanzaa. We’ll also add a little Christmas flair to your lunch, count down the top 5 Christmas songs by boy bands, and we’ll invite you to participate in the Christmas Pod Casting Call!

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00:00 – 01:59 Intro
01:59 – 03:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:47 – 11:28 Five Golden Things (Boy Band Christmas Songs)
11:28 – 13:04 Feedback from Our Last Show
13:04 – 15:10 All I want for Christmas is News
15:10 – 22:34 Kwanzaa
22:34 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Results)
23:17 – 25:36 Christmas Pod Casting Call
25:36 – 27:47 Wrap Up
27:47 – 29:43 Outtakes

Remember, the line for the Christmas Pod Casting Call is, “Welcome to the Christmas Party. So glad you could stop by.” Send at least 5 different readings of the line to Christmas[at]tancast.com.
Note: Any audio sent becomes the property of the podcast and may be used on a future episode.

“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)

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Sandwiches
https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-sandwiches/

Michael Bublé performs to his biggest primate fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLOU554Huw

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 064 – Kwanzaa

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

Mistletoe is in our name, and it’s the month of love, so let’s talk about kissing! This episode shares a love story where mistletoe helped seal the deal. Romance and Christmas surely go together, don’t they?

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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #16


Weird Christmas
Weird Christmas talks to the indie music blog Christmas Underground about the world of Christmas mixes and how he finds great, unknown Christmas music all year long.

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Author: Craig Kringle
Title: WC #22 Underground Christmas Music with Christmas Underground

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

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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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #15


Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast
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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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
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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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 063 – Bethlehem

Weird Christmas
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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Author: Craig Kringle
Title: WC #21 Weird Christmas Flash Fiction 2019 (Contest results show)

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

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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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #14


Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

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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Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters
Title:

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #13


Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast
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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

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

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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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 062 – Bonus Episode – Best Christmas Songs to Dance To

Merry Britsmas

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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Title: Merry Britsmas Episode 5.5: Christmas Music 2019

Merry Britsmas