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In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Kanakaloka, Hawaiʻi’s island-style Santa Claus, and uncover how Christmas gift-giving traditions spread across Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. From Santa arriving by outrigger canoe to church deacons acting as Father Christmas, we trace how Pacific Island cultures adapted a global holiday to fit ancient systems of reciprocity, community, and seasonal celebration.
We dive deep into the Makahiki festival and the god Lono, examine why no indigenous Pacific Santa existed, and compare Hawaiian Kanakaloka with figures like Hana Kōkō in New Zealand, communal gift-giving in Samoa and Tonga, and unique Micronesian and Melanesian traditions—including parachute gift drops and cargo-era folklore.
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What’s up, dudes? It’s a re-release of a minisode full of ‘80s nostalgia. In this case I’m talking all my favorite toys, most of which I got for Christmas! My top 6 toylines (later 7) are included, plus a bunch of secondary and tertiary lines that filled up my toy chest! There are so many I left off, but I still wanted to dig into as many as I could. So grab your favorite playset, pick out your very best figures, and battle to this episode!
Today on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we have a Podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas.
We have all the tips and tricks you need to nail a risk free re-give this Christmas. Everything you need to know if you’re planning on re-giving a gift you don’t want.
We have the ultimate list of our favourite Christmas Characters of all time. Who warms our heart and makes us smile every year. Plus
How to cut back this Christmas while still keeping the spirit alive. We’ll teach you how to do Christmas in style while on a budget.
With your Aussie Hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas every day with a daily podcast from now till Christmas Day
Tune In to Christmas Talk Radio. Our 24/7 Christmas Radio Station talking All Things Christmas, Non-Stop every day of the week.
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9 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the songs of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special
Today’s episode is all about Christmastime is Here
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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Hallmark goes Hanukkah — and the Christmas Cousins are here to talk about it. This week, we’re reviewing Hallmark’s Hanukkah-themed movie of the year, and we’ve assembled a truly elite panel for the occasion. Joining Cousins Seth and Chad are beloved returning guests Lee (aka the Prince of Pittsburgh), Kacy from @theheartofreviews and Jennifer from “Do You Watch What I Watch?”!
We dig into what works, what surprises us, what feels classic Hallmark, and where the movie genuinely shines. It’s thoughtful, fun, occasionally spicy, and full of the kind of cultural curiosity and festive joy we love exploring. Whether you watched the movie already or just want the highlights, this one’s a cozy, smart conversation worth spinning up.
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On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
In Act 4, Tracy is taken to a dark future where we learn the fate of her friends, Holly, Bobby, and McKringleberry.
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 4 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Kyra Hogue as “Simone Grubbs”
Trish Healey as Betty
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
With special podcaster guest stars…
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
and
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
All music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in December 23rd for the the dramatic conclusion of A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.
🕎 Celebrate Hanukkah with a community talent show we don’t even get to watch.
We’ve miraculously found another Hanukkah special — with yet another spelling of it — so join us as we instantly reappear back in 1991 with a bunch of Canadian animal puppets to discover the magic of the holiday Under the Umbrella Tree.
April Ryley is our lovely assistant as we meet a humble shopkeeper and former magician once known as “The Great Goldberg,” played by the equally great Harvey Atkin.
📺 As of this recording, you can watch “Hanukah Under the Umbrella Tree” on YouTube.
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This week on the TGI Podcast, we’re heading back to Chicago for one of the most underrated ’90s holiday gems: Family Matters – “Miracle on Elm Street.”
We’ve got Santa, we’ve got a trip to the dump and it is all filled with Christmas magic!
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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Kenny Nolan about his amazing career, and his first Christmas song! Well, his first Christmas song that he actually sang. His real first Christmas song was performed by New Kids On The Block!
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10 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the songs of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special
Today’s episode is all about Linus and Lucy
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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Welcome to the Nice List! We spent three months putting holiday offenders on the Naughty List, so now it’s time to talk about the things we love about Christmas.
Every Monday, we will spotlight two, or more, things about Christmas that bring us joy, and if you have any recommendations for the Nice List, we’d love to have you send those to us at christmaseverydayshow@gmail.com.
Link for the Christmas 365 Podcast “Old City Bar” episode:
On this episode, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas with Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide
and host of the You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast, Melissa Menta. We’ve also got a fun Christmas play date idea for you and we’ll count down the top 5 songs Tim has discovered thanks to this podcast.
00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 07:28 We Need A Little Christmas Now
07:28 – 14:15 5 Golden Things – Christmas Songs Tim Discovered Because of This Podcast
14:15 – 17:20 All I Want For Christmas Is News
17:20 – 41:02 A Charlie Brown Christmas 60 Year Anniversary Discussion with Melissa Menta
41:02 – 43:12 Wrap Up
43:12 – 46:25 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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/ @closertochristmas… 
