Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Taylor Swift, her amazing career (so far) and her Christmas music – from a charity single to three versions of “Christmas Tree Farm” and lots in-between!
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We begin with the joke, which is a first, usually it’s in the middle of the show, so don’t let it disorientate you, and we follow it up with The Quiz.
Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he’s looking at why us Brits say Lift instead of Elevator (aside from the fact it saves us 3 syllables).
Next up is the return of What The Dickens, and I talk about why Scrooge is called Scrooge and Marley is called Marley, and also is it possible for the streets of London to be both frosty and foggy.
Then it’s a look at A New York Christmas to Remember. This was a televised Christmas carol church service in which Regis Philbin read out the nativity story accompanied by a load of puppets created by Jim Henson’s workshop. They’re not muppets, but it’s quite spellbinding.
You can watch it here:
Also check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Then it’s Christmas All Over The World and we look at the why it’s a tradition to take a walk among the tombstones on Christmas Eve in Finland.
This episode’s recommendation is Petty Crimes podcast, and it’s lots of fun.
Why not have a listen:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/petty-crimes/id1612693094
If you want to get in touch I’d love to hear from you.
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com
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🎄 On today’s show, we’re thrilled to welcome back our guest Joe, the Christmas aficionado, as we kick off our NEW BONUS SERIES, “My Favorite Christmas Ever.”
Join us as Joe takes us on a journey to revisit and relive his most cherished Christmas memories.
We’ll dive into the details of what made that particular year so special, from the toys received to the company kept, and uncover valuable insights to make this upcoming Christmas the best one yet.
Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane filled with holiday cheer and wisdom!
Check out Joe here @christmasaficionado on YouTube and Instagram!!!
🎁 What’s your fondest memory from your favorite Christmas ever? Share your stories with us in the comments below! 🎅
And hey, if you’ve got some feedback or just want to spread some cheer, drop us a message at christmascousinspod@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
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The Advent Calendar House has awoken early from its long winter’s nap to take the Leap Year challenge as prescribed by Dr. Frasier Crane on one unseasonably warm February morning in 1996. On the way we look up the “Frasier” cast’s Christmas connections, explore the world of complicated opera solos and bad Western ballads, and call in to a PBS pledge drive to try and talk to Big Bird.
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t’s time for a heart-fluttering special report on the latest developments in Cousin Seth’s love life. After the whirlwind of the first date, the world has been buzzing with anticipation about what comes next. In this breaking news episode, we spill the tea on Seth’s second date and perhaps even delve into the enigmatic realm of subsequent rendezvous.
Will sparks fly? Will love bloom? The answers to these burning questions and more await in this eagerly awaited update. So, grab your popcorn and settle in for a dose of romance, sprinkled with some laughs.
Audience Question:
“What’s your best advice for Cousin Seth’s next date? Share your tips and tricks for making it a success!”
And hey, if you’ve got some feedback or just want to spread some cheer, drop us a message at christmascousinspod@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more.
There’s also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now!
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What’s up, dudes? Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network (Geekster) is here to talk about the unbelievable phenomenon that was Teddy Ruxpin! It’s Ken Forsse’s terrific talking teddy bear…no, Illiop! In fact, there was a even a special presentation book with matching Santa outfit called “Teddy Ruxpin’s Christmas!”
In the land of Grundo, the anthropomorphic bear Teddy Ruxpin and his Octopede friend Grubby help us earthlings to celebrate Christmas. They immediately launch into a medley of carols: “Here we Come A’Wassaling”, “Deck the Halls”, “The Holly and the Ivy”, and “Good King Wenceslas.” Newton Gimmick and friends join up with the duo, and the gang sing a special Grundo version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Grubby jokes of running out legs while keeping track of days in the song, and Gimmick begins a medley of “Carol of the Bells” and “Jingle Bells.”
Ever the comedian, Grubby complains his ears are still ringing. Meanwhile, the friends are joined by another group of carolers. They perform “O Christmas Tree” and Gimmick subsequently suggests that Teddy and Grubby tell the story of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The choir bids us farewell singing “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”
Cassettes? Check. Books? Need ‘em. Obligatory Santa outfit and carol sing? For sure! So grab your Illiop, call your Octopede friend, and sing along with this Teddy Ruxpin Christmas episode!
This sweet treat can be found in the candy dishes of many grandma’s homes. Its origin has been lost to history but the mechanism used for this candy was created in America. The creator of this machine may be the bane of many children. The candy’s extremely brittle consistency makes it easy to break off a piece for sharing. We’re discovering the history and origins of ribbon candy.
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe we’re already in the final week of February? We sure can’t! Two months down on the long journey to Christmas 2024!
To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to cover another Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie: 2017’s “With Love, Christmas“! How does this one compare to past Hallmark fare the elves have covered? You’ll just have to tune in to find out!
So settle in, relax, and enjoy this festive episode that’s sure to brighten your Monday! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”. He talks about the history of the song, and the different line-ups of the four official versions of Band Aid. He also talks about what Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have had to say about it over the years, and the possibility of a Band Aid 40 later this year. Then, just for fun, Ken talks to Sarah from Christmas Spirit News and Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast about who they’d like to see in the 2024 version of Band Aid!
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This week on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast, we give solid advice on how to deal with those neighbours who just refuse to take their decorations. Is it your job to let them know it may be time to pack things away?
We have a brand new segment. What’s been Grinding your Festive Gears. We’ve kept a list of all the things that made us fire up over the festive season when the fuse was short. We dissect those little things that really got us hot under the collar. Plus
What can you do now to ensure you add a little magic throughout the year. What things can you do to make you smile and remind you daily that Christmas is coming .
We’re talking Christmas ALL YEAR LONG with your Aussie hosts Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
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On this episode, we’ll talk about that special time leading up to Christmas, Advent. We’ll also give you the recipe for a fun snack that you can customize with holiday style, we’ve got the return of “Who Sang It Best,” and special guest Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast gives us his five favorite lesser known Christmas movies.
00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 04:24 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:24 – 11:43 5 Golden Things – Top Five Lesser Known Christmas Movies (with special guest: Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast)
11:43 – 16:44 Advent
16:44 – 18:21 Who Sang It Best?
18:21 – 20:28 Wrap Up
20:28 – 22:46 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)
This reminds us of when we reviewed a film from Turkey in November, now February is Black History month in the States and we just happen to be covering our first film on the African continent. Today we travel to Lagos, Nigeria for an entertaining Christmas rom com that features all of the classic Hallmark movie tropes – boys meeting and losing girls, misunderstandings, maternal meddling, corporate greed, and a best friend crush. Plus, there is the annual holiday festival that teaches everyone about love, kindness and the meaning of Christmas.
While a seeming cliche, “A Naija Christmas” has a bit more heft. It is festive and heart-warming to watch three brothers compete to fulfill their Mother’s wish to see her sons married. However, the real Christmas present is being introduced to a different, more genuine side of Nigeria. There are no money-seeking Nigerian princes or corrupt warlords here, but three familiar young men who tease, argue, and fight like brothers do, but also look out for and take care of each other. They have their normal struggles at work, with their girlfriends, and taking care of their aging Mama. These are real-life scenarios that all can viewers relate to, butnwe are also treated to the honest cultural issues of class, gender and faith found in Nigeria.
We also explore local customs like Detty December, Christmas rice, and knockouts and fireworks on Christmas Eve. We meet the Nigerian Father Christmas, who gives out his gifts by hand or by throwing them into the air instead of delivering them at night. Last, we enjoy the song “Y’ello Christmas” by Nigerian-born Moelogo because the color yellow in Africa represents happiness, harmony and culture.
Welcome to episode 104 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, for Black History Month, I talk about the 1993 album, “Merry Christmas Wish,” by the American R&B trio, A.S.A.P.
I hope you enjoyed “Merry Christmas Wish.” I was thrilled when I found it, mainly because of how few English versions there are of these songs I’ve been collecting over the past several years. This is a fun, solid album and it lets me throw some Japanese songs into my regular Christmas playlist without any pushback from my kids, who sometimes get annoyed when they don’t understand the lyrics.
Be sure to join me next month when I cover a pair of albums by jazz singer Akiko for Women’s History Month. Up first is her 2007 album, “A White Album.” Then join me on the 25th for her 2017 release, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” They’re both great albums and you’re sure to like them.
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!
Get ready to deck the halls with laughter and festive flair as we welcome Chris from ChristmasEveryMinute.com back to the pod!
This time, we’re diving into the wild world of post-holiday celebrations. From untangling Christmas lights to curating the ultimate holiday playlist, we’ll explore how to keep the Christmas spirit alive year-round without a single sleigh bell in sight.
So grab your cocoa and join us for some yuletide wisdom served with a side of wit and whimsy!
Audience Question:
“What’s your go-to trick for keeping the Christmas magic alive long after the snow has melted?”
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In the first episode of 2024, Merry Britsmas takes a look at Kiss Me Kate, a sitcom about counselling, the New Year tradition of First Footing, and some alternative under-heard festive songs.
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