To kick off the New Year, the elves gather to discuss the 2024 film, “Dear Santa”! Opinions are all over the place with this one, but one thing’s for sure – regardless of what each individual elf thought of this movie, the discussion sure is fun! Because on top of walking through the plot of this film, they also discuss how their holiday seasons went, gifts they got, how they kicked off the new year, etc. Trust us when we say this is one episode you wanna be sure not to miss!
So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And never fear – while we’re at the start of the year, every day that passes brings us closer to Christmas 2025, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way to count down the days. Thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Side Note: There’re some issues with the gain on Anthony’s mic this episode, but they’ll be resolved next week!
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2025 kicks off in a big way with a big country. We travel this episode to one of the cradles of civilization. It’s a place with a rich history and a diverse geography. Considered to be one of the four exceptional civilizations, it has nearly 18% of the world population, spans the equivalent of five time zones, and borders fourteen countries. We are exploring the People’s Republic of China! This is an ancient culture that has only recently begun to recognize Christmas in the last few decades, and yet China manufactures more than two thirds of the Christmas decorations in the world. We discover Yiwu in tonight’s film, Merry Christmas, Yiwu, a documentary about a city in China with over 11 million residents and 600 factories. It is an area surrounded by Christmas all year long.
Unlike our other holiday films, this one presents a different perspective. It features real people living in crowded dormitories and dealing with long hours, chemical fumes, glitter and glue guns – all to make our Christmas celebrations shiny and bright. We see workers gluing pompoms onto Christmas hats, dipping colored balls into glitter, checking Christmas tree lights, and assembling Santas and reindeers. Most of them do not know about Christmas. It is not a part of their culture and they do not understand what the fuss is about. It is a striking contrast to watch how these residents travel miles away from their families and loved ones to live at their jobs in order to provide for themselves, and for us. After watching this, Christmas decorating will never feel the same.
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354 Days until Christmas. in 2024, Christmas and Hanukkah coincided!
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…
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…)
355 Days until Christmas. NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
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…
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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356 Days until Christmas. Each Friday, as I count down the days until Christmas, I want to highlight some other great christmas podcasts that are available. First on my Friday countdowns, is The Christmas Past Podcast.
Behind every Christmas tradition is a story, often a forgotten one. Every year as we put up a tree and pour the eggnog, we’re continuing generations-old narratives, while being mostly unaware of their starting chapters.
Join Brian Earl to explore the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. It’s equal parts nerdy deep dive and warmhearted celebration. Think: NPR meets Clement Clarke Moore!
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…
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…)
357 Days until Christmas.A quick idea for you to save throughout the year, so come holiday season 2025, you can have a nice cushion
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…
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…)
Did you know that Santa Claus isn’t the only gift-bringer during the holiday season? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of New Year’s gift givers from cultures around the globe. From Russia’s Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) and his granddaughter Snegurochka to Korea and Japan and Colombia, discover the captivating stories behind these legendary figures.
We’ll dive into the history, traditions, and mythos surrounding these characters, exploring how they became central to New Year’s celebrations. Learn about the symbolism behind their gifts, their unique cultural roles, and how they continue to bring joy to families worldwide as each year begins.
At the end of the episode, I’ll share an exclusive excerpt from my book, The Lost Years of Santa Claus, where Santa’s hidden adventures and untold stories come to life. Don’t miss this enchanting episode filled with global holiday folklore, history, and timeless traditions—it’s the perfect way to welcome the New Year! 🎆🎁🌍
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358 Days until Christmas.A brief explanation of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
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…
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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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got a rad treat for you today! It’s an episode of Jingle Jank I was a guest on! Now you can hear me along with Scott and Jay talk about the ‘84 album “A Midnight Christmas Mess”! Or, even better, go over to Jingle Jank and listen there! Then once you’re hooked, you can like and subscribe and download their other shows! There are some fantastic episodes! Take a listen to this one then head on over and enjoy! There are some fantastic guests!!
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Welcome to episode 132 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this New Year’s Eve bonus episode, I talk about the 1979 album, “Christmas Carol With Go Go,” by Korean guitarist Ra Eum Pa.
I hope you enjoyed “Christmas Carol With Go Go.” It’s been a rough week so I had to rush through this episode. Given a couple more weeks, I might have been able to find that blog that talked about Ra Eum Pa, but I gave up after two to three hours of searching. I was in the middle of an allergic reaction when I recorded it, so I sound a bit off as well.
Have a happy New Year, and be sure to tune in next time when I talk about the 1963 album, “$100 Million Christmas In Stereophonic Sound,” featuring Hiroshi Ishimaru conducting the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. I misidentified it as a Mood Kayo album during this episode, but it’s actually a fantastic orchestral Christmas album and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
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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359 Days until Christmas. Christmas and New Years go hand in hand
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…
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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We have a tradition around here of spending our holiday break covering films other than Christmas films. So what better way to celebrate July at Christmas than with the best action movie of 1995? That’s right, tonight we’re discussing Die Hard with a Vengeance!
You know the drill: In the next few hours, Simon is going to tell Lt. John McClane what to do. And Lt. McClane is going to do it. That’s what the trailers say, at least. In truth, Hans Gruber’s little brother is out for revenge against our old buddy John, who’s just trying to kick a nasty hangover in the Big Apple. Along the way he teams up with Samuel L. Jackson, who wants absolutely nothing to do with him. It’s great.
So crack open a cold one, pull up a chair and join your holiday broskis as we chat about Die Hard, pinball machines, New York landmarks, and all the other random crap this podcast is known for! And, of course, we wish all of you a Very Happy New Year!
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It’s the final episode of the year! Join me as I reflect on this season and share some hot takes and fun facts. Cheers to another wonderful season of the podcast!
360 Days until Christmas. 360…..a full circle. Speaking of a circle, which is round, I talk about Sias cover of the song, Round and Round.
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…
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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