This week on Christmas Podding we deep dive into all the tricks you can use to keep up the amazing feeling of Christmas Spirit All Year Round.
We have the ultimate list of every presents Dads worldwide will absolutely love. If you’ve ever been stuck for ideas on gifts for Dad, we have you covered, plus
We ask the tough question, Do you actually have to share Christmas Hosting duties or should the best family member for the job host it every single year.
As we talk all things Christmas with your hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast “Christmas Podding”.
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273 Days until Christmas. This week is history week on the podcast, so I will be talking about Christmas related topics that happened on each date! Today, is all about Thomas Nast.
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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Happy March! To celebrate this month nearly coming to a close, we are going with a little March Madness from The King of Queens!
Month has notoriously been hard to find relevant content and you’ll have to listen to this one to see if it gets a “You Got it Dude!” or a No Way Jose!”
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274 Days until Christmas. This week is history week on the podcast, so I will be talking about Christmas related topics that happened on each date! Today, is all about the Nutcracker Ballet
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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In this delightful episode, the Christmas Cousins embark on a whimsical journey to uncover destinations where the magic of Christmas thrives all year long.
Cousin Seth, ever the festive explorer, leads the charge in discovering enchanting locales that keep the holiday spirit alive, even as flowers bloom and temperatures rise.
From towns adorned with perpetual twinkling lights to attractions where Santa’s laughter echoes daily, join us as we explore these evergreen Christmas havens.
Whether you’re a Yuletide enthusiast or simply longing for a touch of holiday joy in the off-season, this episode offers a merry guide to keeping the Christmas spirit aglow, no matter the time of year.
“Have you ever visited a place that celebrates Christmas year-round, or do you have a favorite off-season holiday tradition? Share your experiences and tips for keeping the festive spirit alive throughout the year!”
Join us as we traverse the globe in search of that timeless Christmas magic, proving that the spirit of the season isn’t confined to just one time of year!
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275 Days until Christmas. This week is history week on the podcast, so I will be talking about Christmas related topics that happened on each date! Today, is all about Miracle on 34th Street.
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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Get ready for a cozy catch-up! After some time apart, the Tis the Podcast crew is BACK and brimming with stories from the holidays – family visits, movie marathons, and everything in between.
But the real action starts when we dive headfirst into the surprisingly delightful world of Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story! Yes, you heard that right. Will the elfs actually enjoy a Hallmark movie about a Kansas City Chiefs-obsessed family.
Join us as we break down the plot, gush over Hunter King and Tyler Haynes, and dissect the importance of a very lucky Chiefs hat.
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On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists.
00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement
02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists
12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression
23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up
26:04 – 30:01 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)
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What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas 2!! “Santa Claus: The Movie” is a fantastic origin story, made better by Henry Mancini’s score and a killer song of Sheena Easton. Thus, Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells joins me to really dig into a particular cue from the “Santa Claus: The Movie” score and dish about the Christmas carol medley of it all as well.
First, we get into the nostalgic synths with “It’s Christmas All Over the World”. Played during the end credits, the mid-tempo song set the stage for the emotions of Christmas, washing over the audience like a warm blanket. Written originally with Freddie Mercury in mind, the song eventually was recorded by Sheena Easton. Likewise, the film also features a track by Aled Jones of “The Snowman” fame.
Mancini purposely chose to score and arrange the orchestra as traditionally as possible. Subsequently, his score evoked a sense of wistfulness and comfort, harking back to days of yore. According to an interview with Randall D Larson for CinemaScore in 1987, Mancini stated:
“One thing we had to satisfy was that you can’t have picture about Christmas or Santa Claus and not touch on the traditional. I decided that it would be a good idea to get all of those numbers in one place, rather than spotting them here and there throughout the film. So on Santa’s first flight I used them in a piece by itself, and it all worked out well because the montage was well conceived and it made sense. But from there on we went to original music.”
Of course, the piece he was speaking of was “Christmas Rhapsody.” The cue begins with a triumphant rendition of Deck the Halls before segueing into Joy to the World. A melodic and intimate version of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing follows, succeeded by The 12 Days of Christmas, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, and O Tannenbaum. Finally, the cue ends with majesty and serenity with The First Noel and Silent Night.
Tchaikovsky-esque instrumentation? Check. Catchy Santa Claus theme? Got it. Synthesizer? Yes, but only if a pop star is singing! So grab your celesta, join the orchestra, and play along to this episode all about the “Santa Claus: The Movie” score and soundtrack!
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It’s time to grab all your ex-husbands and wives, strip down, and head for the sauna as Christmas is about to get messy. The Festive Fans are traveling to the Christmas capital of the world this episode – Germany! We are off to the original home to some of our most cherished holiday traditions. Plus, as an extra bonus, we get to learn a lot about St. Martin (the patron saint of Germany) and his special day, so put that in your old shillelagh and smoke it, Saint Patrick.
Join us as we explore a country blessed with spectacular scenery, historic and inviting villages, castles, and, most importantly, giant steins of beer. This is a really fun episode with a good movie, a great country, lots of authentic Christmas origins and a holiday song that keeps it all in perspective — Max Raabe’s “The Perfect Christmas Moment” from 2017, where he sings about just lazing around for the holidays. With Christmas markets, German potato salad (hot and cold), Krampus, and more … what more could you want for the start of spring?
Christmas is a time of family gatherings, especially around food. This dish has been around, some would say, for over 10,000 years. Any good household would have hundreds on hand for larger families. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, but traditional masa wins out. We’re exploring the history and origins of tamales.
276 Days until Christmas. This week is history week on the podcast, so I will be talking about Christmas related topics that happened on each date! Today, is all about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis!
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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277 Days until Christmas. This week I am talking about some of the most popular candy to eat at Christmas in the US. This episode is all about the Brachs holiday ribbon candy.
If you want to watch me draw some ribbon candy earrings from a few years ago, check out this link:
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
278 Days until Christmas. This week I am talking about some of the most popular candy to eat at Christmas in the US. This episode is all about the Holiday Peanut M&Ms
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… 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: / @closertochristmas…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
/ @closertochristmas… 
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