Can't Wait for Christmas

On this episode, we’re going to learn about an Irish tradition known as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas. We’ve also got a tasty way to have some bite sized Christmas goodness right now, we’ll count down the top 5 Easter eggs in Christmas movies, and Tim will continue to enlist your help to name our Scrooge segment. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 04:17 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:17 – 12:11 5 Golden Things – Easter Eggs in Christmas Movies 12:11 – 20:51 Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) 20:51 – 22:28 The Segment With No Name…yet 22:28 – 24:43 Wrap Up 24:43 – 27:23 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) Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe (Delish) https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a56610/cranberry-brie-bites-recipe/ TikTok Version https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8SMq9L9/ What is Nollaig Na mBan? (“Women’s Christmas?!) – A Video by Clisare https://youtu.be/JB0ZVZhcpq0 Paige’s TikTok About The Unseen Work Women Do At Christmas https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisapaigeturner/video/7586483763064884493 Nollaig na mBan traditions: How different parts of Ireland celebrated Women’s Christmas (Irish Times) https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/on-the-woman-s-day-of-christmas-1.121479 Holiday PSA: Don’t Forget to Fill Mom’s Stocking, Too! (The Every Mom) https://theeverymom.com/stocking-stuffers-for-wife/ Christmas Robe – SNL https://youtu.be/FOVCtUdaMCU Holidays After Dark https://holidaysafterdark.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn the story of president Ulysses S. Grant making Christmas a national holiday in the United States. We’ll also talk about a quaint town in California where you can get a little Christmas all year long, we’ll count down the top five Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and I’ll ask for your help with naming a new segment for 2026. Download here! 00:00 – 01:52 Intro 01:52 – 07:27 We Need A Little Christmas Now – Solvang, CA Trip Report 07:27 – 16:24 5 Golden Things – Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 16:24 – 23:59 Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday (in the United States) 23:59 – 25:47 The Segment With No Name…yet 25:47 – 27:45 Wrap Up 27:45 – 30:54 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) Solvang Photos https://www.instagram.com/cantwaitforchristmaspod/p/DVLPn0plFrU/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CantWaitForChristmasPod/posts/pfbid0rQCJDHhZed52iCvduXWQbEH2LeonQi9FkFLKUkwN4GDbym5ewfWdG7SCb4tg4dqjl https://www.threads.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/post/DVLPovLFE9B?xmt=AQF0Y4V8_LsAUwVPlWATTBdqKGm5u5xjTrEIA8VC36mxdvgQuNju9zvQacPt52h-GdoBJ2jW&slof=1 https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3mfoeesncek2d Jule Hus- Solvang’s Christmas Store http://www.solvangschristmashouse.com The Ultimate Escape Rooms (The Mischevious Nisse) https://theultimateescaperooms.com/solvang/ Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2020 https://youtu.be/TYl0TYCsDbY?si=PiFp2eP630JROGxP 2024 https://youtu.be/htlX-VAuVbs?si=meZv3-2OtHUQpkPO 2021 https://youtu.be/vP8nVklw99c?si=6GGS_iHY02HiVcmy 2023 https://youtu.be/M2zZAshSRz8?si=eGRTEx7PX-J8elXo 2016 https://youtu.be/fVXzXH_OCyI?si=9eRWjcn8YkmEhWqn 2025 https://youtu.be/sq5O2Ee1pXw?si=azOfu_QYayJ0Z1o Closer to Christmas podcast http://closertochristmas.com/

On this episode, we’ll be learning about the Ukrainian Christmas spider and what it has to do with tinsel. We’ll also take care of some unfinished business from last Christmas, count down the top 5 ways to extend Christmas a little longer, and find out how to plant the flag of Christmas in your front yard this winter. Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro 02:57 – 06:47 Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast- 10 Years (We Didn’t Start The [Christmas] Fire parody) 06:47 – 08:29 We Need A Little Christmas Now 08:29 – 13:31 5 Golden Things – Random Ways To Extend Christmas 13:31 – 20:05 Ukraine Christmas Spider 20:05 – 22:26 Wrap Up 22:26 – 23:31 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) Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast- 10 Years (We Didn’t Start The [Christmas] Fire parody) https://youtu.be/5ecwENSIk08 https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7598634330641992991 Christmas is Over…But It’s Still Winter?! Garden Flags https://www.zazzle.com/christmas_is_over_but_its_still_winter_garden_flag-256151823273564563 https://www.zazzle.com/christmas_is_over_but_its_still_winter_garden_flag-256284854935500742 Season’s Eatings podcast https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” All 5 acts together in one, as well as outtakes and special messages from the cast. 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?” Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 11:57 Act 1 11:57 – 13:11 Cast Greetings Part 1 13:11 – 23:42 Act 2 23:42 – 24:27 Cast Greetings Part 2 24:27 – 32:40 Act 3 32:40 – 33:55 Cast Greetings Part 3 33:55 – 43:50 Act 4 43:50 – 44:42 Cast Greetings Part 4 44:42 – 56:22 Act 5 56:22 – 58:18 Credits 58:18 – 1:08:47 Outtakes (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits) A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 5 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb With the voice talents of: Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Trish Healey as Betty Tim Dumont as the Plane Captain Kyra Hogue as “Simone Grubbs” Lesley Victorine as Samantha the Reporter Micheal Babb as Quinn James Babb as Patrick and Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice from the Christmas Initiate Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George Noah from TANcast (NSFW) as Joe McKringleberry Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) and Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Music The choral renditions of We Wish You A Merry Christmas and The Star Spangled Banner were performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble. Deck the Halls A was performed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Used under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Sound Effects palazzo d’accursio xmas band 20121222_181319.mp3 by suonidibologna — https://freesound.org/s/172338/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Kickin’ around the ole’ pigskin.flac by CGEffex — https://freesound.org/s/94172/ — License: Attribution 4.0 JJJ2 96 countdown – cheer.wav by FreqMan — https://freesound.org/s/88002/ — License: Attribution 4.0 Explosion by Iwiploppenisse — https://freesound.org/s/156031/ — License: Attribution 4.0 All other 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.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” 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 5, can Tracy use the lessons of past, present, and future to save the plane, save McKringleberry, and save Christmas?! Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 12:01 Act 5 12:01 – 13:53 Credits (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits) A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 5 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb With the voice talents of: Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Trish Healey as Betty Lesley Victorine as Samantha the Reporter Micahel Babb as Quinn James Babb as Patrick and Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice from the Christmas Initiate Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Noah from TANcast (NSFW) as Joe McKringleberry Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie And Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present. The Star Spangled Banner was performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble Graduating Seniors. All other 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 Christmas Eve for a special presentation of the full movie of A Bomb for Christmas 2, featuring outtakes and special messages from the cast.

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. Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 10:16 Act 2 10:16 – 11:33 Credits (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.

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. Download here! 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 – 46:2https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cwfc-155-60-years-of-a-charlie-brown-christmas-with-melissa-menta.mp35 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) Peanuts Official Site https://www.peanuts.com/ Melissa Menta’s Podcast, You Don’t Know Peanuts https://www.youdontknowpeanuts.com/ USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm Shows Tim Has Been On Lately: A Cozy Christmas Podcast (The Episode “Celebrating 25 Years of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas” https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes Totally Rad Christmas! https://totallyradchristmas.com/the-all-new-mickey-mouse-club-christmas-special/ Advent Calendar House (the 200th Episode dropping Christmas Eve) https://adventcalendar.house/ Insert Reference Here Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hensonhistorypod/ The Sweep Spot https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/christmas-at-disneyland-with-tim-babb/

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 3 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 3, The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Tracy that her partner, Holly, isn’t the only one she has to save on this perilous Christmas Eve. Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 08:33 Act 2 08:33 – 10:21 Credits (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits) A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb Cast: Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Trish Healey as Betty Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan With special podcaster guest stars… Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry and Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George The choral renditions of We Wish You A Merry Christmas and The Star Spangled Banner were performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble All other 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 15th for the next regular episode of the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast and December 16th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 4.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 2 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 2, Tracy is sent to the past and learns the shocking truth about what really happened last Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 10:53 Act 2 10:53 – 12:59 Credits (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits) A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb Cast: Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert Emmily Scherb as Alana/Jemma Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) With special podcaster guest stars… Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020) And Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present. Sound Effects palazzo d’accursio xmas band 20121222_181319.mp3 by suonidibologna — https://freesound.org/s/172338/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Kickin’ around the ole’ pigskin.flac by CGEffex — https://freesound.org/s/94172/ — License: Attribution 4.0 JJJ2 96 countdown – cheer.wav by FreqMan — https://freesound.org/s/88002/ — License: Attribution 4.0 Explosion by Iwiploppenisse — https://freesound.org/s/156031/ — License: Attribution 4.0 All other 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 9th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 3.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation 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?” Download here! 00:00 – 00:20 Intro 00:20 – 11:57 Act 1 11:57 – 14:00 Credits “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 credits) A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 1 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb Cast: Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Trish Healey as Betty Tim Dumont as the Plane Captain With special podcaster guest stars… Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie And Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past Deck the Halls A was performed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Used under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License All other 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 2nd for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 2.

On this episode, Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho stops by to talk about the group’s new album and tour called Holiday Road. We’ll also give you a tip on how to shop small this Christmas by going virtual, and we’ll countdown the top five ways to get some holiday cheer without spending money. Download here! 00:00 – 02:29 Intro 02:29 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:59 – 08:45 5 Golden Things – Free Ways to Celebrate Christmas 08:45 – 41:54 An Interview with Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho 41:54 – 45:13 Wrap Up 45:13 – 47:45 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) A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, And Future (Act 1) https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2025/11/24/cwfc-152-a-bomb-for-christmas-2-past-present-and-future-act-1 Straight No Chaser https://sncmusic.com/ Straight No Chaser Tour Dates https://sncmusic.com/tour Seggie Isho’s Page https://sncmusic.com/seggie Straight No Chaser’s Livestream on December 23rd https://veeps.com/straightnochaser/3cd114fb-4811-4723-b8cd-958d614ec384 Straight No Chaser – Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/UA5EazTUzxc Unofficial Official Podcast http://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialOfficialPod The Stress-Free Christmas Virtual Holiday Market https://thestressfreechristmas.com/virtual-christmas-market/ Virtual Holiday Market Vendor Sign Ups https://payhip.com/b/TFHGb?media_id=3770833163389101504_63035382172

On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its a Wonderful Life. Well, Jimmy’s all grown up now, but he hasn’t forgotten the lessons of that film. He has a new book out called Download here! 00:00 – 02:06 Intro 02:06 – 35:15 A Conversation with Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life) 35:15 – 1:04:20 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas 1:04:20 – 1:07:33 Wrap Up 1:07:33 – 1:10:06 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) The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9781400255108/the-heart-of-its-a-wonderful-life/ Other Episodes For “It’s A Wonderful Christmas Podcast Day” Advent Calendar House – Psych: The Polarizing Express https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/psych-the-polarizing-express Cozy Christmas Podcast – Merry Christmas George Bailey https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes Closer to Christmas – Garfield and Friends: It’s A Wonderful Wade http://closertochristmas.com/ Totally Rad Christmas – SCTV: It’s a Wonderful Film parts 1 and 2 https://totallyradchristmas.com/category/tv-series-christmas-episodes/ TGI Podcast – That 70’s Show: It’s A Wonderful Life https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tgi-podcast/episodes/That-70s-Show-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-e39uu0l Tis the Soundtrack – It’s A Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time) EP by Fishbone https://tisthesoundtrack.com/ Merry Britsmas – Basil Brush: It’s A Wonderful Brush https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/e/merry-britsmas-81-christmas-podcast-day-its-a-wonderful-basil-brush/ Christmas Every Day – Lux Radio Theater version of Its A Wonderful Life https://christmaseverydayshow.podbean.com/ Lost Christmas – The Greatest Gift https://www.lostchristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010. Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now 13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies 32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010) 52:34 – 56:27 Wrap Up and Special Announcement 56:27 – 59:27 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) Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/ Where to Find Alonso Duralde https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/alonso.duralde/ https://thefilmverdict.com/author/alonsothefilmverdict-com https://www.patreon.com/LinoleumKnife https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakfastAllDayPodcast https://deckthehallmark.com/person/alonso Tim’s Sight Gag On Video So That You Can Actually SEE It https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7564339537384574239 https://youtube.com/shorts/fuPdxKQUZ60 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1375593924128960 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJ8wYEEbCy/

On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:56 – 17:53 5 Golden Things – Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live 17:53 – 21:50 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:50 – 43:54 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 43:54 – 46:04 Wrap Up 46:04 – 49:09 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) Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SYm7Us/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1502644414436711 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOW78_BDy73/ Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live #5 https://youtu.be/8ElI8NSs6XI?si=CoF9cIG5AHRWHY78 #4 https://youtu.be/KG8rYm_vuho?si=tpb2AkHEDDMqKUC4 #3 https://youtu.be/z4Q5Po5tWO0?si=cBfSu5NbgXj4ApAx #2 https://youtu.be/Peas1L2v9Yc?si=6RcsZAdTIFlwpNRD Honorable Mention https://youtu.be/STAGy_Id8RE?si=FP_n4ZG1Q3DmftA2 #1 https://youtu.be/i5McMPNr24g?si=6cs_d0OTRTuxldMk Full Playlist of ALL Naughty or Nice Segments https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg11-a9LYH_6qDU20KtiQByYoI736S493&si=j0x_ENEX_yammJ30 Tinsel Tunes Podcast https://tinseltunes.com

On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a little bit about a special kind of art project, and we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas versions of non-Christmas songs Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:26 – 12:14 5 Golden Things – Christmas Versions of Non-Christmas Songs 12:14 – 16:28 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 16:28 – 32:44 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 32:44 – 35:15 Wrap Up 35:15 – 38:32 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) Christmas Ice Cube Videos on TikTok and YouTube https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7542247380725337375 https://youtube.com/shorts/BbD6_xNoozU?si=2TKWueG-lWyXfBdB Ryan George’s YouTube Channels https://www.youtube.com/@PitchMeetings https://www.youtube.com/@RyanGeorge https://www.youtube.com/@ryangeorgeplus ‘Tis The Soundtrack podcast https://tisthesoundtrack.com/

On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since, and a special announcement about the future! Download here! 00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas 03:22 – 04:38 Cast reunion introductions 04:38 – 21:38 Cast’s experiences recording the movie 21:38 – 22:48 Fun facts about A Bomb For Christmas 22:48 – 26:56 More fun stories from making the movie 26:56 – 39:07 Favorite/least favorite lines 39:07 – 50:25 What has the cast been up to since? 50:25 – 51:41 ***Special Announcement*** 51:41 – 55:41 Wrap Up 55:41 – 29:52 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 episode guest list and links) Reunion Guests: Dynelle Babb Brendan Scherb Emmily Scherb Jeffery Cronin Kristen Cronin Trish Healey Edward Frizzelle Justin Dinger Featuring Special Podcaster Guests: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW) With Super Special Guests: Nora Scherb Penny Scherb Griffin Scherb James Babb Michael Babb That’s Hindsight (Edward’s Movie Review Podcast) https://thatshindsight.buzzsprout.com/ Jacklyn Collier’s “In Between Bites” film at the Chain NYC Film Festival https://chainfilmfest2025.eventive.org/films/686e6ebe28baa299b91ce92b

On this episode, we conclude the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 7 and 8. This has all been leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year. Download here! 00:00 – 00:58 Intro 00:58 – 16:13 Act 7 16:13 – 26:31 Act 8 26:31 – 29:04 Credits 29:04 – 30:05 Post Credit Scene 30:05 – 30:44 Wrap Up “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) Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas” Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert Trish Healey as Betty Edward Frizzelle as George Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston John Rice as Larry Tirripelli Introducing: Penny Scherb as Kimberly Griffin Scherb as Brandon James Babb as Patrick Michael Babb as Quinn Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor with Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator and Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year. Download here! 00:00 – 00:58 Intro 00:58 – 13:14 Act 5 13:14 – 23:21 Act 6 23:21 – 25:07 Wrap Up “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) Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas” Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert Trish Healey as Betty Edward Frizzelle as George Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston John Rice as Larry Tirripelli Introducing: Penny Scherb as Kimberly Griffin Scherb as Brandon James Babb as Patrick Michael Babb as Quinn Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor with Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator and Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year. Download here! 00:00 – 00:51 Intro 00:51 – 13:28 Act 3 13:28 – 25:46 Act 4 25:46 – 26:17 Wrap Up “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) Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas” Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert Trish Healey as Betty Edward Frizzelle as George Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston John Rice as Larry Tirripelli Introducing: Penny Scherb as Kimberly Griffin Scherb as Brandon James Babb as Patrick Michael Babb as Quinn Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor with Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator and Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year. Download here! 00:00 – 00:35 Intro 00:31 – 11:54 Act 1 11:54 – 24:14 Act 2 24:14 – 24:39 Wrap Up “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) Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas” Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert Trish Healey as Betty Edward Frizzelle as George Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston John Rice as Larry Tirripelli Introducing: Penny Scherb as Kimberly Griffin Scherb as Brandon James Babb as Patrick Michael Babb as Quinn Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars: Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor with Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator and Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe Music for “A Bomb for Christmas” Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather. Download here! 00:00 – 02:31 Intro 02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs 09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:03 – 12:31 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols 12:31 – 23:02 Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena 23:02 – 26:05 Wrap Up 26:05 – 29:52 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 Yard Looks Much Better At Christmas Garden Flag https://www.zazzle.com/this_yard_looks_much_better_at_christmas_garden_flag-256127756236198435 Theatre Xavier Presents: A Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story of Christmas (Wednesday Matinee) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXhtU4Q8WU Totally Rad Christmas Ep 318 – 1985 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Tim and Charlie) https://totallyradchristmas.com/1985-walt-disney-world-very-merry-christmas-parade/

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Download here! 00:00 – 01:45 Intro 01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails 09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols 12:49 – 26:17 The Yule Goat (Julbocken) 26:17 – 28:46 Wrap Up 28:46 – 33:21 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) Southern Living TikTok about Deep Fried Deviled Eggs https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8M1DBU5/ Scrooge (Starring Seymour Hicks and Donald Calthrop 1935) https://youtu.be/ISl7vBpxhJ4?si=Maa9gjlLquZEc28H Scrooge (1901) The Most Complete Version https://youtu.be/HY3ZgSHgdSM?si=9Zts3rXUx7kyKkX6 A Christmas Carol (1910) Full Christmas Movie https://youtu.be/eQ1TnOU919Q?si=oip101dQggBaJgJK 1923: Scrooge aka a Christmas Carol https://youtu.be/8fVYBFcQwwc?si=0dw3_cBaigTiO1ye Season’s Eatings podcast https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/

On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now 05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs 11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand Dollar/What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With Christmas? 20:14 – 22:14 Wrap Up 22:14 – 24:53 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) Can’t Wait For Christmas on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@CantWaitForChristmas A Cozy Christmas Podcast https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/

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. Download here! 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) Can’t Wait For Christmas on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@CantWaitForChristmas Water Bead Christmas Candle Craft https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLjkq6qc/ Ritz Mock Apple Pie Recipe https://www.snackworks.com/recipes/ritz-cracker-mock-apple-pie-53709/ Tim on Tis’ The Soundtrack YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Bj1_s8VNH6s Podcast episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/1df99e29-8b7d-4395-b6e3-17b7ee24bc74/episodes/fd65b67e-372e-4832-b4e1-8a59582be321 Closer To Christmas Podcast https://anchor.fm/closertochristmas

On this episode, we’re going to explore this new-fangled “Artificial Intelligence,” and we’re going to see what kind of effects A.I. will have on the way we celebrate Christmas. Tim also enlisted his sons to help make some Christmas in a cup, a listener points out more things we missed when discussing White Christmas last year, and we’ll be counting down the top five ways you can save yourself a little money this Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 09:51 We Need A Little Christmas Now 09:51 – 13:49 5 Golden Things – Ways To Cut Costs This Christmas 13:49 – 17:29 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 17:29 – 30:18 Artificial Intelligence and Christmas 30:18 – 32:43 Wrap Up 32:43 – 37:29 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) Can’t Wait For Christmas on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social Hot Cocoa Mug Cake https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3liylotkves2p 12 Best Discount Shopping Apps from U.S. News & World Report https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/best-discount-shopping-apps Christmas Podcast Starter Pack https://go.bsky.app/SCmCdgb Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:59 Intro 02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies 13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas 23:56 – 26:09 Wrap Up 26:09 – 31:00 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Totally Rad Christmas Podcast with Tim and Mike (From the Advent Calendar House) https://totallyradchristmas.com/john-denver-and-the-muppets/

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song. Download here! 00:00 – 01:22 Intro 01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody) 11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up 14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast) 17:52 – 31:22 Brenda Lee 31:22 – 32:19 Who Sang It Best? 32:19 – 35:22 Wrap Up 35:22 – 38:35 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) Totally Rad Christmas https://totallyradchristmas.com/ ‘Tis the Soundtrack https://tisthesoundtrack.com/ Michael’s Gingerbread Man Eggs https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDl_givROIT/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Nu9sXS/

On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast) 02:22 – 32:34 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 32:34 – 34:48 Who Sang It Best? 34:48 – 37:12 Wrap Up 37:12 – 14:41 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 “Who Sang it Best” poll and links) var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["14691575-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Reindeer pancakes https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP88dHboS/ Advent Calendar House podcast https://adventcalendar.house/

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:22 Intro 02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up 12:23 – 14:41 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) Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast) 13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas (with special guest: Alonso Duralde) 58:16 – 1:01:03 Wrap Up 1:01:03 – 1:03:50 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) Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform Linoleum Knife Podcast https://linoleumknife.libsyn.com/ Maximum Film! https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/ Breakfast All Day https://bfastallday.libsyn.com/ Alonso’s New Book, “Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/ Alonso’s first Christmas Movie Book, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas” https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780879103767/Have-Yourself-a-Movie-Little-Christmas Alonso’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Book (co-authored with he Deck The Hallmark Crew) “I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies” https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brandon-gray/ill-be-home-for-christmas-movies/9780762499359/?lens=running-press A Cozy Christmas Podcast https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta 06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas) 12:06 – 22:20 Fruitcake 22:20 – 22:55 Who Sang It Best? (Results) 22:55 – 25:39 Wrap Up 25:39 – 27:44 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) Vote Holly McTiernan Sign https://www.zazzle.com/vote_holly_mctiernan_sign-256243627838960822 A Bomb For Christmas (Full Movie) https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2020/12/10/cwfc-074-a-bomb-for-christmas-full-movie/ Martha Washington’s Fruit Cake https://heartlandcooking.com/recipe/martha-washingtons-fruit-cake Modern Fruitcake Recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/fruitcake-recipe-1946579 Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Episode 265 – Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus https://totallyradchristmas.com/sesame-street-news-flash-santa-claus/ Merry Britsmas Podcast https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Movie Santas (with special guests: Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast) 10:22 – 19:17 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear 19:17 – 21:22 Who Sang It Best? 21:22 – 23:22 Wrap Up 23:22 – 28:22 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 “Who Sang it Best” poll and links) var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["14261890-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Christmas Quesadillas (TikTok video) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRoAetdP/ Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this episode, it’s time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we’ll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and Tim’ mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim’s Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim’s Mom!) 07:48 – 12:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:38 – 18:56 The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston 18:56 – 19:31 Who Sang It Best? 19:31 – 22:02 Wrap Up 22:02 – 25:58 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) I’d Still Have My Christmas Decorations Up Garden Flag https://www.zazzle.com/id_still_have_my_christmas_decorations_up_garden_flag-256235174129001133 Jim “Kimo” West Christmas Albums https://jimkimowest.com/store/kimos-hawaiian-slack-key-christmas https://jimkimowest.com/store/ki-hoalu-christmastime-cd Tree for Boston Official Site/Social Media https://novascotia.ca/treeforboston/ https://www.instagram.com/treeforboston/ https://www.facebook.com/TreeForBoston/

On this episode, we’re really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We’ve also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we’ve got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:17 Intro 02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast) 17:04 – 26:26 Inflatables 26:26 – 28:07 Who Sang It Best? 28:07 – 31:00 Wrap Up 31:00 – 33:35 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) var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["13956195-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Festive Foreign Film Fans https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ The Lost Christmas Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lostchristmaspodcast Inflatable Anthem (Original Song) from The Holderness Family https://youtu.be/HlK7HPk70dg?si=Npe9lQ2sWBA3z694

On this episode, we’ll play another round of everybody’s favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We’ll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 – 03:36 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:36 – 16:26 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas movies where music is essential to the story (with special guest: Ken from the Sounds of Christmas Podcast) 16:26 – 34:37 Gremlins 34:37 – 36:53 Wrap Up 36:53 – 38:53 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) Behind the Bells Podcast https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/podcasts.html

On this episode, Tim begrudgingly discusses the song, The Christmas Shoes, gives you a tip on how to get a taste of Christmas in paradise any time, and Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast stops by to give his top 5 depictions of the North Pole. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depictions of the North Pole (with special guest: Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast) 21:07 – 36:40 The Christmas Shoes 36:40 – 38:47 Wrap Up 38:47 – 40:19 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) Santa’s Pen/Waikiki Christmas Stores https://santaspen.com/ NewSong – The Christmas Shoes Video https://youtu.be/GJcPVB-we7g?si=o2_dZZ7MA28z0JR5 Patton Oswalt – Christmas Shoes (NSFW – Listener/viewer discretion advised) https://youtu.be/iq10bz3PxyY?si=ACkt-bR1NPIWd9KD Behind the Bells Podcast https://behindthebells.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We’ll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year, we’ve got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records. Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 02:59 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 07:55 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Food World Records (with special guest: Glen from the Seasons Eatings Podcast) 07:55 – 16:02 Saturnalia 16:02 – 16:40 Who Sang It Best? 16:40 – 18:55 Wrap Up 20:28 – 21:20 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) Christmas Stamps From The US Postal Service https://store.usps.com/store/results/stamps/_/N-9y93lv/Ntt-christmas?_requestid=635845 Ancient History Fangirl’s Saturnalia podcast https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/2018/12/20/saturnalia-the-show-notes/ Emperors of Rome’s Saturnalia podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lwRXbGVgfkAwy8pkrjNWv Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

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. Download here! 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) var pd_tags = new Array;pd_tags["13397313-src"]="poll-oembed-simple"; Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls recipe from Munchin’ with Maddie https://munchinwithmaddie.blog/cheesy-stuffed-garlic-bread-rolls/ Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We’ll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the top five Christmas podcasts. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Podcasts (with special guest: Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast) 11:37 – 26:14 Barbie 26:14 – 28:23 Wrap Up 28:23 – 31:28 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) I’d Still Have My Christmas Decorations Up Garden Flag https://www.zazzle.com/256235174129001133 Christmas Podcasts Podcast https://christmaspodcasts.com/ The History Chicks Podcast – Episode 116: Ruth Handler and Barbie https://thehistorychicks.com/episode-116-barbie/

On this episode, we’ll announce the winner of Merry Music Madness and count down the top 5 Christmas cookies. Download here! 00:00 – 01:04 Intro 01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement 03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies 36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up 39:14 – 42:53 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) Tim on Afternnons with Jesse Mulligan https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018920305/counting-down-to-christmas-for-364-days-a-year List of Top Christmas Cookies by State https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-most-popular-christmas-cookies-by-state-according-to-google/ar-AA15zhAH Cookie Recipies https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-polish-cookies/ https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-italian-christmas-cookies/b69063ac-577b-485d-976c-4a3f3eb3bf0e https://www.yellowblissroad.com/christmas-cookie-pinwheels/ https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/best-ever-chewy-gingerbread-cookies/566982dc-299f-4134-a835-4cc57dcba739 https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-peanut-butter-blossom-cookies/a3563f6e-96b0-443f-ae0a-53cef4be6db6 https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sugar-cookie-mms-bars/3e143dd9-04af-4cf8-80d9-980fb2a57867 https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-snickerdoodle-cookies/7ffc92a9-d847-4869-9ecb-99de3b751b14

On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement 02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams 23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby 39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up 42:04 – 44:32 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) Andy Williams Interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACA1C3826001F3B6 Christmas TV History: Andy Williams Christmas Shows http://www.christmastvhistory.com/2012/11/andy-williams-christmas-shows.html “Bing At Christmas” (Bing Crosby with the The London Symphony Orchestra) https://shop.decca.com/*/*/Bing-At-Christmas-CD/6A6W0000000?utm_campaign=BingCrosbyBingAtChristmas20191014 More info on Bing Crosby https://youtu.be/BSG_BCXHMSI https://youtu.be/uF__eYukdoM https://youtu.be/Mfl0JHE4D_E Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams,

On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group’s Sleighin’ It Tour. We’ll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day items to get when they’re Christmas themed, and we’ll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 07:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Themed Everyday Items) 07:31 – 33:45 A Conversation with Straight No Chaser’s Jasper Smith 33:45 – 36:19 Merry Music Madness Final Festive Four 36:19 – 38:49 Wrap Up 38:49 – 41:34 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) Straight No Chaser’s Tour Dates https://sncmusic.com/tour Jasper’s Bio https://sncmusic.com/jasper Stuffing Waffles https://www.instagram.com/reel/Czo3IrnRVRW/?hl=en Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast https://scroogepodcast.com/

On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome 02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up 15:36 – 17:11 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) Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ChristmasPodcastDay/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/christmaspodcastday/ https://www.threads.net/search/?q=%23christmaspodcastday https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay

On this episode, we’ll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We’ll find out how long it’s been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We’ll also count down the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:27 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas World Records) 09:02 – 20:48 Christmas Creep 20:48 – 23:49 The Creep of Christmas (The Ballad of Christmas Creep) 25:45 – 27:59 Merry Music Madness Round 4 27:59 – 30:46 Wrap Up 30:46 – 35:38 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) Listen To A Movie https://www.listentoamovie.com Healthline Christmas Creep Article https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-is-christmas-creep-and-why-it-can-stress-you-out Christmas Creeps https://christmascreeps.com/ Totally Rad Christmas https://totallyradchristmas.com/ Advent Calendar House https://adventcalendar.house/

On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We’ll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we’ll find out which Christmas singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3) 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials) 13:39 – 25:45 Secret Santa 25:45 – 30:57 Merry Music Madness Round 3 30:57 – 33:12 Wrap Up 33:12 – 35:22 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) Sounds of Disneyland http://soundsofdisneyland.com/ christmas.commercials on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@christmas.commercials Secret Santa World http://secretsantaworld.net/ Unforgettable Reactions to Secret Santa Blessing People with Cars (East Idaho News) https://youtu.be/txwA-s1tDWI?si=InVmqkh8tiU2nqXo

On this episode, we’re going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We’ll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we’ll count down the top five Christmas fire safety tips, and we’ll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 10:35 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fire Hazards and How To Avoid Them) 10:35 – 18:33 The Rise of Pumpkin Spice 18:33 – 22:06 Merry Music Madness Round 2 – Part 2 22:06 – 24:11 Wrap Up 24:11 – 26:32 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) Maui Strong Fund https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund Powdered Donut Snowmen TikTok Video https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8JxXYJ8/ Advent Calendar House https://adventcalendar.house/

On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1) 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions) 11:11 – 17:54 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 17:54 – 34:23 Remembering Tony Bennett 34:21 – 37:48 Merry Music Madness Round 2 – Part 1 37:48 – 41:07 Wrap Up 41:07 – 43:21 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) POV Walk Through New York at Christmas https://youtu.be/OC0cVvZVEL4 POV Walk Through London at Christmas https://youtu.be/sApvDcSNUkw POV Walk Through Disneyland at Christmas https://youtu.be/OtY4NREEPyw https://youtu.be/qQVYphi4U6c Season’s Eatings podcast https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/ Foreign Festive Film Fans podcast https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4) 00:00 – 03:10 Intro 03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle Company) 24:42 – 30:29 Christmas Crackers 30:29 – 32:57 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 4 32:57 – 35:16 Wrap Up 35:16 – 40:13 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) Holiday Specs https://holidayspecs.com/ Magic Candle Company Christmas Fragrances https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/pirate-christmas https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-shop https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-parade https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/haunted-holiday https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/polynesian-christmas https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-down-main-street Merry Britsmas https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/