Closer to Christmas
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December 4th, 2023

Today is December 4th, 2023, so there is only 21 days left until Christmas! Today Matt from North Pole Radio counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.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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Episode 96: A Bach Christmas

Welcome to episode 96 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” performed by the Meiji Gakuin University Glee Club at their 10th anniversary Christmas concert.

I really enjoyed working on this episode and getting this album. It’s completely out of my comfort zone so it was something of a challenge for me. I’m happy with how it turned out, though, and I hope you enjoyed it as well.

Join me back here next week for a real treat. I’ll be talking about the 1968 album, “Christmas Song / New Year’s Song.” If you like Now Sound music, it will be right up your alley. Then join me on the 18th for Kayo Ishu’s wonderful vocal jazz album, “Scat Christmas.” Then listen in on Christmas Day for one of the rarest, wildest Japanese Christmas albums you’ll ever hear, and stick around for an equally funky bonus episode on New Year’s Eve.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you’d like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know.

Remember, I’ve added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you’d like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks!

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Sounds of Christmas
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Michelle Malone on the Hot Toddies, the new Christmas album and upcoming shows!

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michelle Malone about their mutual love of Christmas music, her group the Hot Toddies, their new Christmas album, and lots more!

Connect with Michelle: https://www.michellemalone.com

Get Michelle’s Christmas music with the Hot Toddies: https://www.michellemalone.com/the-hot-toddies

Catch Michelle and the Hot Toddies in concert: https://www.michellemalone.com/shows

Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html

Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic

Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media: https://linktr.ee/socmusicconnect

Check out the artists that are making the upcoming season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible: https://linktr.ee/socartists

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Christmas Podding
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Christmas Podding – Christmas Table Conversations, How to fill 3 hours and not make it AWKWARD?

Welcome to Christmas Podding, Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast. With less than 20 days to the Big Dance, we have all your Festive Fears covered.

This week we will show you how to do Christmas on the cheap and stay within budget.

We uncover what the most eaten meat on Christmas Day will be, you may be very surprised plus

Christmas Table Conversations, How do you fill 3 hours and not have any awkward moments, we have a few ideas.

Join us next week as we delivery daily episodes in the lead up to Christmas and check out our Christmas Podding Spotify Playlist to get you in the mood.

With your hosts Liam and Ness on the recently voted SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet, Christmas Podding.

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Closer to Christmas
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December 3rd, 2023

Today is December 3rd, 2023, so there is only 22 days left until Christmas! Today Sean from The Christmas Podcasts Podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://christmaspodcasts.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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Total Christmas
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Episode 96 – It’s Always Sunny At Christmas

It’s a packed show for you boys and girls.

First up Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at how us Brits use the word Diary.

Then it’s the quiz, and this episode trying his arm at the questions we have Adam Kennedy.  Adam has a comedy Christmas album that is well worth a listen so check it out here:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village

Next up it’s Jack Ask and this time the question comes from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.

Then we have a joke from Benji.

After that we find out who won the ‘A Ghost Story for Christmas’ books by Biblioasis that we offered in the last episode.  Juno helps us pick the winner.
If you want to check them out, here’s a link:

Christmas Ghost Stories 3-Pack 2023

and if you want to listen to Juno’s podcast check it out here:
anchor.fm/notcomplaining

Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with a wonderful tradition you can keep on your shelf and did into for a bit of Christmas nostalgia.
Have a listen to Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and, despite it being one of the loosest versions I’ve seen, it’s brilliant.
Ed Daly comes on and helps me discuss it.
If you want to check out Ed’s fantastic Christmas book, here’s a link:

If you want to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you.

email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
web: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

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Why is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell

Hello everyone! Happy December – we made it to the Christmas month! Today, I have a special guest on the show. His name is Tyler Mitchell, and he wrote a new children’s book called “Double Trouble and the Upside Down Christmas Tree”. The book is based on a true story: “This is a Christmas story about a young family with three children, two of whom are twin toddlers who are experts at getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to their Christmas tree, prompting their dad to get creative and hang it from the ceiling to keep their little hands off it. The oldest son, eight, recounts the chaos that occurred before the tree hung from the ceiling. But does Santa deliver presents to homes with an upside-down Christmas tree?”

The book not only tells a fun story, but it also teaches kids the value of being helpful to their parents – especially around the Christmas season!

Tyler and I talk about his inspiration in writing this story as well as we chat about our favorite Christmas foods, movies, memories and traditions.

His book is currently sold out on Amazon and B&N, but if you go to https://store.bookbaby.com/book/double-trouble-and-the-upside-down-christmas-tree you can order it there, and use coupon code Save30 at checkout for 30% off!

Find Tyler online:

www.instagram.com/tylergmitchellbooks/

https://www.facebook.com/TylerGMitchellBooks

Ways to support the show:

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

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

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Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c

Contact Me:

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#podcast #Christmas #Christmaspodcast

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Christmastime with Mister Rogers

🎄 It’s 1977, and Happy Gilmore’s grandmother is surrounded by dancing chickens.

It’s a beautiful day for a podcast, and this season of the Advent Calendar House begins with a visit to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in a Christmas special that hadn’t been available for more than 40 years until it resurfaced in 2022. It’s surprisingly less festive than some might expect, but it makes up for that with some extremely bizarre adventures.

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🎙 Guests:

Guy Hutchinson (Pointless Nostalgia, GuyHutchinson.com).

Tim Lybarger (The Neighborhood Archive, Third Quarter Run, TimLybarger.com).

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💬 Topics & Tangents:

1. Watch “Christmastime with Mister Rogers” at MisterRogers.org.

2. The Neighborhood Archive entry on “Christmastime with Mister Rogers.”

3. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History,” co-written by Tim.

4. Frances Bay (Mrs. Hamilton) in “The Karate Kid.”

5. Today’s TV Trope: Hollywood Giftwrap.

6. Mr. Rogers and François Clemmons sharing a wading pool.

7. Lesser-known Christmas hymns “The Friendly Beasts,” “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow,” and “My Sheep Were Grazing.”

8. Was Music Man Stan from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” inspired by the Music Man from this special?

9. “The Littlest Angel,” 1969.

10. Chuck Ozeas (Andrew) is now a director of photography.

11. “A Very Young Dancer” and The Life That Followed, 2011.

12. Stephanie Selby’s obituary, 2022.

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📼 Commercial Break:

Hershey’s Kisses Christmas Bells Commercial, 1989.

Dirt Cheap Liquors Chicken Commercial.

Closer to Christmas, a podcast featuring a random Christmas topic every episode.

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“Christmastime with Mister Rogers” © 1977 Family Communications, Inc.

Theme song by Bronwen’s Ghost.
Full show notes and social links at adventcalendar.house.

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December 2nd, 2023

Today is December 2nd, 2023, so there is only 23 days left until Christmas! Today Tammy from Callisters Christmas counts down with us. Make sure to visit their store https://callisterschristmas.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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24 Days Until Christmas! (Christmas Instrumental Friday)

The bad news is another week is coming to a close. The good news is it’s instrumental Friday!

🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/p3oz9mgb
🎄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/
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To Tree or Not to Tree: Cousin Seth’s Big Decision!

To Tree or Not to Tree, that is the question…

 

‘Tis the season, and the Christmas Cousins are diving headfirst into the festive fray with the burning question: will our merriment-seeking freshman, Cousin Seth, be adding a Christmas tree to his holiday haven this year?

 

In this tree-mendously anticipated episode, join the spirited banter as the cousins unpack the age-old dilemma of ‘To Tree or Not to Tree.’

 

As Thanksgiving weekend fades into the rearview mirror, Seth contemplates the perfect way to kickstart the holidays now that the season is in high gear.

 

Expect laughs, lively discussions, and a spruce surprise or two as Seth faces the Yuletide arboreal adventure.

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To Tree or Not to Tree: Cousin Seth’s Big Decision!

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Backstory — Christmas Seals

By the turn of the 20th century, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in America by far. In 1907, when a tuberculosis treatment clinic was in financial straits, Emily Bissell created Christmas Seals as a fundraiser. It was as novel as it was effective. More than a century later, Christmas Seals are still one of the prominent sights of the season.

Mentioned in this Episode

American Lung Association

Music in this Episode

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BONUS – Conversation with Gerry D

In this Bonus episode I am delighted to be joined by the Totally Rad man himself, it’s Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast!

We spoke all things Christmas; how Gerry got started, what his inspiration behind the pod was, and much more!

You can find all things Totally Rad Christmas over on his linktree page – https://linktr.ee/totallyradchristmas

Make sure to check it out!

Make sure to check out my official X page, formerly known as twitter @KristmasTalks, and also on the official Christmas podcast network, joining Gerry D and the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world, and me!

Until next time folks, take care, bye bye

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Chasing Chills: Exploring More Wintertime Monsters and Myths

In this bone-chilling episode of The Lost Christmas Podcast, we venture into the frosty depths of folklore to unravel the tales of wintertime monsters that have haunted our imaginations for generations. Join us as we shine a light on the dark and mysterious creatures that emerge when the winter winds howl and the snow falls.

From the elusive Barbegazi of the Alps to the eerie Wendigo of North American legends, we delve deep into the myths and legends that have sent shivers down our spines during the coldest months of the year. Discover the stories that have been passed down through generations, captivating our curiosity and sparking our fear.

We’ll also explore the cultural significance of these wintertime monsters, shedding light on the traditions and rituals that have developed around them. Whether you’re a fan of spine-tingling tales or simply curious about the origins of these chilling myths, this episode promises to intrigue and educate.

With expert insights, captivating narratives and in-depth research The Lost Christmas Podcast is your guide to uncovering the secrets of wintertime monsters. Tune in and prepare to be enthralled by the lore that has persisted through the ages, while satisfying your curiosity about these fascinating creatures.

Don’t miss out on this frosty expedition into the world of wintertime monsters. Hit that play button and join us on a chilling journey into the unknown!

As always, stay tuned for another story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus. We start a new story from his lost book today, so don’t miss Santa Claus and the Curse of the Wild Hunt part 1!

 

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Special thanks to:

The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠

Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz – ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠

holiday by Dee Yan-Key – ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0

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55. Chicken Soup for the Princess Switch Soul: Romancing the Star

In the fifty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the Chicago sports franchises, sinus infections, and Vanessa Hudgens’ scheduling issues.

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Kidd Video Christmas Special (w/ Shawn and Chad)

What’s up, dudes? Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ are with me to discuss “Kidd Video!” That’s right! We’re talking the long lost “Kidd Video Christmas Special!” It’s ‘80s cartoon awesomeness re-edited in ‘91 to fill a one hour time slot on WGN.

The special consists of 2 episodes of the show, ‘Double Trouble’ and ‘Master Blaster Brat.’ All the licensed Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, etc., music was removed and replaced with generic Christmas songs.

In ‘Double Trouble,’ while exploring  the tunnels of South Plumbington, the band goes down a drain and is attacked by a giant plunger. They find a message in a bottle and decide to rescue the sender. When they go to free him, they find out that they have rescued Laster Blaster, Master Blaster’s identical twin brother. Master Blaster had imprisoned him so that he could take his place as treasurer of South Plumbington and get the town treasure. Master Blaster just needs to find the key to the vault. Once he does, Whiz forges a duplicate key, and Glitter switches them. Laster approaches the town to win his rightful place back as treasurer. Master and Laster’s mother shows up to determine who is who, and picks Master Blaster as her favorite rotten son. Master Blaster still steals the treasure, only to find out the treasure is shower heads!

The Copy Cats accidentally turn Master Blaster into a toddler. They wicked youths immediately transform nearly the entire town, including Whiz and Carla. While Glitter babysits, Kidd and Ash seek out the sorceress Xenia who possesses a magic aging ray. Eventually the duo overcome her fearsome creatures. After Ash does a Stomp-inspired performance, Kidd and Xenia have a sock hop and they duo takes her magic ray. Soon the townspeople are returned to normal.

Evil twins? Check. Dancing sorceress? Got it. Christmas songs edited over the band’s hit videos? Whoa, yeah! So grab your guitar, fix your hair, and jam out to this episode all about the “Kidd Video Christmas Special!”

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Twitter: @CFCPod
IG: @cultfilmclub

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Twitter: @HorrorMovieBBQ
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Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

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Closer to Christmas
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December 1st, 2023

Today is December 1st, 2023, so there is only 24 days left until Christmas! Today Tahnee from The Christmas Prepper podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit her podcast page at https://lnk.bio/akAL 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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Christmas Jars, The Book

Drop your spare change into the jar. When the jar is filled, give it away. It’s a special SBMX episode as we talk about “Christmas Jars.” Learn the history of the book that started a movement of giving. Best selling author, Jason F. Wright, tells us about the inspiration and ideas that brought him to write his holiday novella, along with real life experiences that continue to touch lives around the world.

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