Can't Wait for Christmas

On this bonus episode, we share the 5 best Christmas songs to Dance to, talk about a way to decorate your space and save the planet at the same time, find a fun Christmas game on Facebook, and the imaginary listeners take over at the end as usual. Download here! 00:00 – 01:27 Intro 01:27 – 03:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:01 – 07:42 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Dance To) 07:42 – 10:30 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:30 – 10:48 Wrap Up (take 1) 10:48 – 14:21 Imaginary Listener Madness 14:21 – 16:39 Wrap Up (take 2) 16:39 – 18:42 Outtakes (featuring Tim’s lovely wife!) “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) Kringle Radio (free for all through Christmas at the My Merry Christmas Home Page) Tim will be a guest DJ on 12/23 at noon (Disneyland time) and 12/24 at noon (still Disneyland time) https://mymerrychristmas.com/ Samantha’s Christmas Game on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/xmasmoviecontest

On this episode, we finally get around to talking about Mr. White Christmas himself, Bing Crosby! Plus, we’ll tell you the secret to adding a little Disney magic to your celebration this year, we’ll count down the top 5 foods that didn’t make the Christmas Bowl, and speaking of the Christmas Bowl, we’ll also announce the winner so we can see what was voted the ultimate Christmas food! Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 03:46 Christmas Bowl Winner Announcement 03:46 – 07:29 Five Golden Things (Foods that weren’t in the Christmas Bowl, but probably should have been)) 07:29 – 09:18 We Need a Little Christmas Now 09:18 – 12:24 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:24 – 28:18 The Road to Bing Crosby 28:18 – 30:52 Wrap Up 30:52 – 33:53 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) Kristen’s Boardtique (Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th) boardtique.com “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

The Final Christmas Bowl Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); On this episode, it’s a Christmas Podcast Network Crossover as Tim is joined by Brian Earl from Christmas Past, Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk about The Glo Friends Save Christmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 06:24 Meet the Podcasters 06:24 – 49:10 Glo Friends Save Christmas Discussion 49:10 – 52:00 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) Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet (that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl) https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1 2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar (that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl) https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452 All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store: (Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod) https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 Tim on Christmas Past https://christmaspast.media/christmas-past-live-from-the-great-dickens-christmas-fair/ https://christmaspast.media/ber-months-bonus-the-christmas-pickle-with-richard-parks-iii/ Tim on Mousetalgia http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/ http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/25/mousetalgia-episode-579-disneyland-holiday-tips-van-eaton-auction/ Tim on Friday Five with Lori and Jane (Episode 16) http://fridayfivepodcast.com/

The Final Christmas Bowl Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); On this episode, you’re going to decide which food wins the Christmas Bowl and maybe when a cool Prize pack while doing it. Plus we have Tim’s four favorite foodies, Becky, Dave, Kristen, and Jeff from the Mousetalgia podcast here to do some pre game analysis. Also, we’ll tell you about the Christmas hall of fame and why Tim thinks Jim Henson should be in it…AND we’ll tell you how to get the most Christmas out of your Disney+ subscription! Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:13 – 12:13 Five Golden Things (Reasons Jim Henson Should be in the Christmas Hall of Fame) 12:13 – 14:17 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 14:17 – 16:18 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:18 – 18:31 Road to the Christmas Bowl Recap 18:31 – 31:00 Christmas Bowl Round Table Discussion with Mousetalgia 31:00 – 35:03 Contest Announcement 35:03 – 36:24 Wrap Up 36:24 – 44:22 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) Vintage Disney Christmas Wallet (that you can WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl) https://www.etsy.com/listing/738321748/vintage-disney-christmas-wallet?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1 2020 Twelve Months of Christmas Calendar (that you can ALSO WIN if you spread the word about the Christmas Bowl) https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar_2020-158647143548686452 Kristen’s Boardtique (Remember to mention Can’t Wait For Christmas when you order before December 5th) boardtique.com Tim on Mousetalgia 578 (talking Noelle) http://www.mousetalgia.com/2019/11/18/mousetalgia-episode-578-disney-anthony-daniels/ Mousetalgia http://www.mousetalgia.com/ All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store: (Remember, 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners with the code: ChristmasPod) https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 All the Christmas Films Streaming Now on Disney Plus https://www.newsweek.com/disney-plus-christmas-films-list-muppet-christmas-carol-nightmare-before-christmas-1472369 Christmas Hall of Fame https://christmashalloffame.net/ BBC’s Victorian Farm Christmas https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p71fz https://youtu.be/dFpctGEGSjM BBC Four Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas https://youtu.be/Hi9U4q77WQU USPS Operation Santa® https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/operation-santa.htm

This bonus episode was recorded on the floor at Christmas Con 2019. Tim asks the crowd Five Golden Things! Download here! 00:00 – 02:07 Intro 02:07 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (From Christmas Con 2019) 11:56 – 15:41 Wrap Up! 15:41 – 18:26 Bonus Five Golden Things “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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mashed Potatoes vs Green Bean Casserole Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners (code: ChristmasPod) https://www.zazzle.com/christmaspod Great Dickens Fair (Tim will be there with Brian Earl of Christmas Past on Sunday, Nov 24th at 11:30am) https://dickensfair.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about Christmas in Charles Dickens’ time as we explore an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. We’ve also got the top five Christmas horror movies with special guest, Alonso Duralde, author of a Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. Plus, we’ll help you festive up your face book, give you some pre-muppetvember Henson news, and we’ll finish off round 2 of the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:49 Intro 01:49 – 04:56 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:56 – 15:13 Five Golden Things (Christmas Horror Movies with Alonso Duralde) 15:13 – 18:13 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 18:13 – 12:24 All I Want For Christmas Is News 19:32 – 21:58 Zazzle Announcement 21:58 – 33:49 Charle Dickens and the Victorian Christmas 33:49 – 35:45 Road to the Christmas Bowl 35:45 – 38:30 Wrap Up!!! 38:30 – 48:16 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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mashed Potatoes vs Green Bean Casserole Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Alonso Duralde’s Linoleum Knife Podcast http://linoleumknife.libsyn.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LinoleumKnife Alonso Duralde’s Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Movie-Little-Christmas/dp/0879103760/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Have+Yourself+a+Movie+Little+Christmas&qid=1571992474&sr=8-1 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners (code: CHristmasPod) https://www.zazzle.com/christmaspod All the Christmas Cards in our Official Store: https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 The Christmas Kingdom Card Collection https://www.zazzle.com/collections/christmas_kingdom_cards-119313582246820716

On this episode, we’re going to talk to Christina, Alex, Trinh, and Lili from That’s 4 entertainment about Christmas Con, the first of its kind Christmas convention coming to New Jersey this November. We’ll also color your days with Christmas and we’ll put some merriment in your social media with the top five Christmas Instagram accounts to follow. All that and the latest Christmas Bowl showdown. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:23 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:23 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas Instagram Accounts) 06:48 – 10:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 10:05 – 12:24 All I Want For Christmas Is News 12:24 – 40:04 Talkin’ Christmas Con with That’s 4 Entertainment 40:04 – 41:52 Road to the Christmas Bowl 41:52 – 45:05 Wrap Up and one last Christmas Con Announcement!!! 45:05 – 48:16 Outtakes (with That’s 4 Entertainment) “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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mashed Potatoes vs Green Bean Casserole Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Christmas Con Info! Website: https://thats4entertainment.com/christmascon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thats4ent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thats4ent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thats4entertainment/ Christmas Instagram Accounts to Follow https://www.instagram.com/christmasnostalgia/ https://www.instagram.com/winter_wonderland_girl/ https://www.instagram.com/christmas.in.wonderland/ https://www.instagram.com/christmas_santa_claaus/ https://www.instagram.com/xmascountdownnn/

On this episode, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, give you some gift ideas for the moms in your life, put a little Christmas in your correspondence, and we begin Round 2 of the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:47 – 09:46 Five Golden Things (Gift Ideas For Mom) 09:46 – 11:56 Feedback from Our Last Show 11:56 – 13:44 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 13:44 – 15:36 All I Want For Christmas Is News 15:36 – 29:30 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 29:30 – 31:05 Road to the Christmas Bowl 31:05 – 32:58 Wrap Up 32:58 – 36:54 Outtakes (ALL kids edition) “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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mincemeat Pie vs Pumpkin Pie Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); 40 Perfect Gifts for the Best Mom Ever https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g1560/gifts-for-mom/ Jeff’s Pretzel Salad Recipe https://addapinch.com/strawberry-pretzel-salad-recipe/?fbclid=IwAR0R6Z2s_dcp3_lLlllEk9pRxXxPIfREGKxZWxlySvF9MGXlRrvB12cO45k Rachel’s Pretzel Salad Recipe https://natashaskitchen.com/strawberry-pretzel-salad/?fbclid=IwAR2oIy8UoswPkR6UqOJCiep4zBeyO6ziMX2fx_Df02TP5M7CUEMvxa8EOuw Noelle | Official Trailer https://youtu.be/DBDnQkQUTGU

On this episode, it’s our 4th anniversary episode, and we’re celebrating with another listener feedback special. We’ll talk about a fun and tropical alternative to yams, count down the 5 best Linus moments in Christmas movies, talk about dealing with grief at Christmas time, and we’ll meet our last two contestants in round one of the Road Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 Intro/Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 02:42 – 04:34 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:34 – 21:16 Five Golden Things (Best Linus Moments w/ Brian aka Captain Slinky) 21:16 – 27:46 Feedback from Our Last Show 27:46 – 29:26 All I Want For Christmas Is News 29:26 – 39:18 Coping with Grief During Christmas 39:18 – 42:27 Road to the Christmas Bowl 42:27 – 44:28 Wrap Up 44:28 – 47:22 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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Turkey vs Ham Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Lesley’s Hot Pineapple Dish Recipe http://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2019/07/25/lesleys-hot-pineapple-dish-recipe/ Captain Slinky’s Weird Lamps https://www.facebook.com/captainslinkysweirdlamps/ Salt Lake City’s Temple Square https://www.templesquare.com/events/temple-square-lights/ Psychology Today Article About Grief During the Holidays https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-grief/201710/grieving-during-the-holidays

On this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of Christmas in July, count down the top 5 Christmas songs you seldom/never hear on the radio, give a Christmas tip for your feet, revisit some old stories, and unleash the “Clash of the Carbs” in the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 03:15 Intro and Major Announcement Announcement 03:15 – 05:11 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:11 – 11:26 Five Golden Things (Christmas Songs You Seldom/Never Hear on the Radio) 11:26 – 13:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:05 – 17:05 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 17:05 – 19:39 All I Want For Christmas Is News 19:39 – 27:14 Christmas in July 27:14 – 31:46 Road to the Christmas Bowl 31:46 – 34:13 Wrap Up 34:13 – 37:58 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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mashed Potatoes vs Stuffing poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Major Announcement From Christmas Past (announcement starts at about 10:11) http://christmaspast.media/episode-36-leon-day-plus-special-announcements/ Official Can’t Wait For Christmas Socks https://www.zazzle.com/store/cantwaitforchristmas/products?dp=252858216859117309&qs= “Selling Christmas Cards” from The Aldrich Family (1942 https://youtu.be/TAwOUXCWhI0 Christmas Clatter Podcast http://christmasclatterpodcast.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about the meaning and history of “Noel,” celebrate MayCember, count down the 5 funniest Christmas movie quotes, and pit Pumpkin Pie against Cranberry Sauce in the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:25 Intro 01:25 – 03:52 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:52 – 10:15 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Movie Quotes) 10:15 – 13:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:05 – 15:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 15:38 – 17:54 All I Want For Christmas Is News 17:54 – 23:47 Noel 23:47 – 25:42 Road to the Christmas Bowl 25:42 – 27:40 Wrap Up 27:40 – 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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Pumpkin Pie vs Cranberry Sauce poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); MAYcember Medley (The Holderness Family) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ceQJLRp6w The Holderness Family Holiday Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CwjKOuVQNVIlvpr9WgKW9RCDQcwZxpc Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (Alonso’s Book) https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Movie-Little-Christmas/dp/0879103760 Soarin’ Over California Returns to Disney California Adventure Park this June for a Limited Time https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/05/soarin-over-california-returns-to-disney-california-adventure-park-this-june-for-a-limited-time/ Christmas Past Summer 2019 Cookie Swap http://christmaspast.media/the-christmas-past-summer-2019-cookie-swap-sign-up-by-june-24/

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of wrapping paper, review a Christmas movie that’s in theaters now, talk about the best destinations in the United States to celebrate Christmas, and have a side dish smack down in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro/Announcement 02:14 – 05:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:22 – 09:05 Five Golden Things (US Christmas Destinations) 09:05 – 12:19 Feedback from Our Last Show 12:19 – 16:29 History of Wrapping Paper 16:29 – 19:33 Epic Wrap Battle of History 19:33 – 21:58 Road to the Christmas Bowl 21:58 – 23:51 Wrap Up 23:51 – 25:32 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 poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Yams vs Green Bean Casserole poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Wrapping Paper from the Official Can’t Wait for Christmas Store https://www.zazzle.com/store/cantwaitforchristmas/wrapping+paper?dp=252247864383488606 Christmas Past’s Episode on Wrapping Paper http://christmaspast.media/episode-7-wrapping-paper/ Epic Rap Battles of History playlist (NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR CHILDREN!!!) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96675BDF95286773

On this episode, we’ll give you some tips for cleaning up before and after a Christmas party. We’ll count down 5 MORE Christmas plants, read some long overdue emails about sad Christmas songs, and we’ll give you a recipe for Wassail. Speaking of recipes, we’ll also get our first result in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:11 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:11 – 06:44 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Plants) 06:44 – 08:28 Feedback from Our Last Show 08:28 – 12:08 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:08 – 13:54 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:54 – 20:23 Cleaning Tips For Your Next Christmas Party 20:23 – 22:05 Road to the Christmas Bowl 22:05 – 24:15 Wrap Up 24:15 – 27:09 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 poll and links) Sleigh Ride – Who Sang It Best Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Christmas Plant Photos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BvbMQMZH78V/ Toby Keith’s “Santa I’m Right Here” https://youtu.be/rZqYUiW5wEY Christmas Lights by Coldplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1rYmzQ8C9Q It Was The Worst Christmas Ever by Sufjan Stevens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpmiPbDkvBQ When Love Is Gone from Muppet’s Christmas Carol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfI_N0vyxaI Ingrid Michaelson – Happy, Happy Christmas https://youtu.be/7azqLYR3KRE Little Drummer Boy om the West Wing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqLIH2UiPXg

On this episode, we’ll learn all about the romantic Christmas tradition of mistletoe, count down the 5 best places to hide a present, find out where you can watch Christmas movies all year, hear a heartwarming story about Christmas in February, and we’ll have our first showdown of Christmas foods on our road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 02:55 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:55 – 08:25 Five Golden Things (Places to hide Christmas presents) 08:25 – 10:40 All I Want For Christmas is News 10:40 – 18:20 Mistletoe 18:20 – 19:51 Road to the Christmas Bowl 19:51 – 21:55 Wrap Up 21:55 – 26:29 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 poll and links) Sleigh Ride – Who Sang It Best Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Ryan Caine Story https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Rancho-Penasquitos-Christmas-Card-Lane-Late-Holiday-Party-Ryan-Caine-505457271.html More Mistletoe Info https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/history/mistletoe.htm

On this episode, we’ll learn of Befana, the Italian Christmas witch. We’ll also get a good cry on with the 5 saddest Christmas songs, get some encouraging news about Christmas movies, and find a way to sneak a little Christmas into your next meal (and it’s not a recipe). Speaking of eating, we’re kicking off a new, year long feature: the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:53 – 10:25 Five Golden Things (Sad Christmas songs) 10:25 – 13:13 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:13 – 17:43 Befana the Italian Christmas Witch 17:43 – 19:23 Road to the Christmas Bowl 19:23 – 21:27 Wrap Up 21:27 – 23:04 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) People Who Watch Christmas Movies Throughout The Year Are Smarter And Happier! (Article) https://read.innersplendor.com/christmas-movies-people-who-watch-throughout-year-happier-smarter-experts?fbclid=IwAR2-FStDIUUq7mwWQtIJ4eU_iSABFuZQGAYS9Nc8EbchSbQAAK8hktVo8LA

It’s the annual Christmas bonus episode. All the imaginary listeners (plus a new friend) are here to celebrate Christmas all year long through song! Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Intro 01:47 – 02:59 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 06:06 Feedback From Our Last Show 06:06 – 08:36 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 08:36 – 09:20 Who Sang It Best (results) 09:20 – 13:56 Five Golden Things 13:56 – 17:29 12 Months of Christmas 17:29 – 21:32 Wrap Up 21:32 – 31:50 12 Months of Christmas (annotated) “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) 12 Months of Christmas Calendar https://www.zazzle.com/12_months_of_christmas_calendar-158143817610119282 Kristen’s Etsy Shop: Boardtique https://www.etsy.com/shop/boardtique Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club on Friday, December 29th http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=518754 Die Hard | The Greatest Christmas Story | 20th Century FOX https://youtu.be/4Wi28Vsi_ZU Bot Watches 1000 Hours of Hallmark Christmas Movies https://www.mystateline.com/news/bot-watches-1-000-hours-of-hallmark-christmas-movies-writes-hilarious-script/1664695909 12 Days of Christmas Instrumental by MusicalDrewby https://soundcloud.com/gwich/the-twelve-days-of-christmas Kringle Radio https://kringleradio.com/ Canby Now Podcast http://canbynowpod.com/ The Christmas Podcast Network http://christmaspodcastnetwork.com/

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the 12 days of Christmas, give a “hot take” on Baby It’s Cold Outside, count down the best Christmas TV commercials, put a little Star Wars in your Christmas, and reveal our final tv movie plot idea. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 04:38 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:38 – 10:05 Five Golden Things (Christmas Commercials) 10:05 – 13:23 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:23 – 27:12 12 Days of Christmas 27:12 – 27:48 Who Sang It Best (Sleigh Ride…results?) 27:48 – 30:16 Hallmarks of a Great Christmas Movie 30:16 – 33:01 Wrap Up 33:01 – 35:30 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 poll and links) Sleigh Ride – Who Sang It Best Poll (TIE BREAKER!) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Kristen’s Etsy Shop: Boardtique https://www.etsy.com/shop/boardtique Darth Vader Yule Log Five Hours https://youtu.be/PVJzibVS2YM Marian’s 12 Days of Christmas Artist List: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Burl Ives, Straight No Chaser, Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, The Chipmunks, Ferrante & Teicher, New York Philharmonic, Waimanalo Keikis, Ray Conniff, Frank Sinatra, An Acoustic Christmas (dulcimer, flute, harp, violin, etc.), Barking Classics, Nashville Superpickers, Harry Belafonte, Riders in the Sky, John Denver & the Mupppets, Allan Sherman, Natalie Cole, Tommy Shaw & Jack Blades The Twelve Thank You Notes of Christmas: Agnes To John https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/twelve_thank_you_notes_of_christ.htm The Twelve Days of Christmas on Christmas Past http://christmaspast.media/episode-30-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-the-song/ The Christmas Podcast Network http://christmaspodcastnetwork.com/

On this episode, you’ll learn all about the classic Jim Henson holiday special, Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. You’ll also get advice from a genuine baker on the best Christmas cookies, Tim will tell you about a fun Christmas party game you can play, you’ll decide who sang Sleigh Ride best and you’ll write another movie with all the Hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 07:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now 07:01 – 09:41 Five Golden Things (Christmas Cookies) 09:41 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas is News 11:34 – 28:52 Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas 28:52 – 31:58 Hallmarks of a Great Christmas Movie 31:58 – 33:45 Who Sang It Best (Sleigh Ride) 33:45 – 36:05 Wrap Up 36:05 – 41:35 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 poll and links) Sleigh Ride – Who Sang It Best Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Glen’s Snowball Recipe http://www.gutfounded.com/christmas-cookie-countdown-christmas-snowballs/ Emmet Otter in Theaters https://www.fathomevents.com/events/jim-hensons-holiday-special-with-fraggle-rock-and-emmet-otter?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzd2b56rv3gIV7x-tBh2nEw6aEAAYASAAEgKOHvD_BwE Outtakes From Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas https://youtu.be/wrpTNHbqBNE The Christmas Podcast Network http://christmaspodcastnetwork.com/

On this episode, it’s Thanksgiving in America, and so several podcasters from the Christmas Podcast Network have come together to talk about Christmas traditions involving music. Download here! 00:00 – 01:35 Intro 01:35 – 06:34 Christmas Past – Jingle Bells 06:34 – 10:09 Weird Christmas – Wassailing 10:09 – 14:13 Can’t Wait For Christmas – Top 5 Songs for Caroling 14:13 – 19:57 Tis the Podcast – Christmas Music Memories 19:57 – 22:33 Tinsel Tunes – Do You Hear What I Hear? 22:33 – 25:44 Advent Calendar House – Christmas Songs That Aren’t About Christmas 25:44 – 31:41 Christmas Creeps – Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack 31:41 – 34:12 Wrap Up 34:12 – 39:04 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Dinner Sound effects from Christmas dinner with the fam at christmas.ambient-mixer.com (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Links to the Podcasts from this episode: Christmas Past Weird Christmas Tis the Podcast Tinsel Tunes Advent Calendar House Christmas Creeps ALL the Shows in the Christmas Podcast Network: christmaspodcastnetwork.com The Can’t Wait FOr Chistmas STore: https://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas

On this episode, the two mightiest end of year holidays go head to head as we compare and contrast Halloween and Christmas. You’ll also learn about a new twist on a snickerdoodle recipe, hear a count down of 5 great ways to add a personal touch to your ornaments, get Tim’s hot take on the possible return of Toys R Us, and hear the latest synopsis of a new tv movie with ALl the Halmakes of a Great Christmas Movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:28 Intro 01:28 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:28 – 08:23 Five Golden Things (Best ways to personalize your ornaments) 08:23 – 10:27 Feedback From Our Last Show 10:27 – 13:13 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:13 – 14:50 All I Want For Christmas is News 14:50 – 23:39 Halloween vs Christmas 23:39 – 24:25 Who Sang It Best (results) 24:25 – 26:23 Hallmarks of a Great Christmas Movie 26:23 – 28:48 Wrap Up 28:48 – 32:40 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) Cinnamon Toast Crunch Snickerdoodle Recipe http://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2018/10/25/cinnamon-toast-crunch-snickerdoodle-recipe/ Ornaments From the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast Store https://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/products?dp=252980704774124324&qs= Listener Ron at the 1988 Very Merry Disney Christmas Parade https://youtu.be/KsUpuMD2njU

On this episode, special guest Jeff Baham from the Moustalgia podcast counts down his favorite versions of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Plus, you’ll learn about the life and career of Andy Williams. In addition, you’ll hear about an “interesting” new type of holiday treat, a new way to get your Christmas tree and hear our latest pitch for a TV movie with “All the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:24 Intro 01:24 – 02:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:45 – 16:35 Five Golden Things (featuring Jeff Baham) 16:35 – 20:09 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 20:09 – 23:57 Feedback From Our Last Show 23:57 – 24:52 All I Want For Christmas is News 24:52 – 44:17 A Salute to Andy Williams 44:17 – 46:03 Who Sang It Best (Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas) 46:03 – 47:57 Hallmarks of a Great Christmas Movie 47:57 – 50:10 Wrap Up 50:10 – 52:13 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 poll and links) When the River Meets the Sea – Who Sang It Best Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Clamdy Canes https://mcphee.com/products/clamdy-canes 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 Tim on Tis the Pod https://tisthepodcast.podbean.com/e/listen-scrooge-if-men-were-measured-by-kindness-youd-be-no-bigger-than-a-speck-of-dust/ Tim on Prime Direction http://www.cosmicpotato.com/2018/09/the-prime-direction-23-tim-babb.html Stephen Colbert Clip (Warning: bleeped mature language) http://www.cc.com/video-clips/1pktzf/the-colbert-report-craziest-f–king-thing-i-ve-ever-heard—mayo-kitchen

On this episode, you’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf…well, good..because that’s what we’re gonna talk about. We’ve also got the top 5 Hallmark ornaments for 2018, a place to get your daily Christmas music fix, the latest Christmas tv movie synopsis, and we try to justify our Christmas love with science. Download here! 00:00 – 02:20 Intro 02:20 – 03:58 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:58 – 09:21 Five Golden Things (2018 Hallmark ornaments) 09:21 – 11:55 All I Want For Christmas is News 11:55 – 13:06 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:06 – 17:30 Feedback From Our Last Show 17:30 – 27:28 Elf on a Shelf 27:28 – 28:11 Who Sang It Best (results) 28:11 – 30:12 Hallmarks of a Great Christmas Movie 30:12 – 32:01 Wrap Up 32:01 – 34:49 Outtakes AND “Deleted Scene” “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Elf on a Shelf photo is a modified version of “012 Elf on the Shelf – Snowy” by Mark Baylor and used under a Creative Commons license. (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) My Merry Forums “A Christmas Song Every Day” Thread http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/threads/a-christmas-song-everyday.63295/ Elf on the Shelf YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FGnF_LFd8XXdz3l2LGBGw Elf on the Shelf Rhyme Memes https://www.buzzfeed.com/delaneystrunk/every-day-we-stray-further-from-gods-light?utm_term=.uax9Ov3Vk#.ojKKlq63r Tim at Rooster T Feathers (with headliner: Joe Machi) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=513562

For the show’s 3 Year anniversary, it’s all listener suggestions. SO we’ll learn about Christmas 1983, Christmas road trips, and the top 5 Brian Sezter Christmas songs. We’ll also reopen the Die Hard debate and create a plot with all the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 03:51 Intro and Button Announcement 03:51 – 05:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:48 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Brian Setzer Christmas Songs) 11:03 – 22:07 Christmas 1983 22:07 – 24:52 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie (again?) 24:52 – 25:43 Fan Name Vote Announcement 25:43 – 28:50 Who Sang It Best (When the River Meets the Sea) 28:50 – 31:02 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 31:02 – 33:28 Wrap Up 33:28 – 35:33 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 poll and links) When the River Meets the Sea – Who Sang It Best Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Is it Christmas Yet? button https://www.zazzle.com/is_it_christmas_yet_button-145485775193124821 6 Christmas Attractions You Can Visit Year Round https://www.escapehere.com/inspiration/6-christmas-attractions-you-can-visit-year-round/ Tim at Rooster T Feathers (with headliner: Joe Machi) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=513562

On this episode, we learn about the 1947 classic, Miracle on 34th Street. We’ll also put some Christmas in your nights, point you where to go for great Christmas in July content, and ask you to name…yourself. Download here! 00:00 – 01:36 Intro 01:36 – 02:37 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:37 – 08:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas in July on the Web) 08:34 – 12:23 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:23 – 25:37 Miracle on 34th Street 25:37 – 26:11 Who Sang It Best (results) 26:11 – 27:49 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 27:49 – 29:51 Wrap Up 29:51 – 32:14 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 poll and links) Can’t Wait For Christmas fan name Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); My Merry Christmas https://mymerrychristmas.com/christmas-in-july/ All Things Christmas https://www.allthingschristmas.com/christmas-in-july-blog-swap/ Christmas TV History http://www.christmastvhistory.com/2018/06/christmas-in-july-2018-announcement.html Tis the Podcast https://www.tisthepodcast.com/ Christmas Past Podcast http://christmaspast.media/ Cracked talks about the Miracle court ruling http://www.cracked.com/article_18815_the-5-most-wildly-illegal-court-rulings-in-movie-history.html

On this episode, we discover how Saint Nicholas turned into Santa Claus. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas plants, play an eggnog scavenger hunt, prepare for Leon Day, and decide who sang Children Go Where I Send Thee best. Download here! 00:00 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 03:28 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:28 – 06:12 Five Golden Things (Christmas Plants) 06:12 – 08:30 Feedback From Our Last Show 08:30 – 10:17 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 10:17 – 16:24 Christmystery Solvers: St. Nick to Santa 16:24 – 18:00 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 18:00 – 20:04 Who Sang It Best (Children, Go Where I Send Thee) 20:04 – 22:00 Wrap Up 22:00 – 23:25 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Christmystery Solvers” Theme by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and links) Children, Go Where I Send Thee WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Christmas: A Candid History by Bruce David Forbes https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-History-Bruce-David-Forbes/dp/0520258029/ref=la_B001HCWRVK_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527229934&sr=1-1 Mousetalgia’s 500th Episode http://www.mousetalgia.com/2018/05/20/mousetalgia-episode-500-the-best-of-mousetalgia/

On this episode, we discus the Angels of Christmas, tell you how to make clove studded oranges, count down the 5 best Christmas knock knock jokes, and continue to enlist your help to come up with a movie idea with all the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:23 Intro 01:23 – 03:47 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:47 – 06:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Knock Knock Jokes) 06:31 – 08:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 08:28 – 17:49 Christmas Angels 17:49 – 19:24 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 19:24 – 19:52 Who Sang It Best Results (Wonderful Christmastime) 19:52 – 21:44 Wrap Up 21:44 – 23:48 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki ,

As the era of Toys R Us comes to an end, we take a look back at the rise and fall of this toy giant. Plus we countdown YOUR suggestions for non-Christmas Christmas songs, get a recipe from the east, and pit Hansen against the Shins in a Who Sang It Best. This episode is dedicated to the late Charles Lazarus. I tried to tell your story as best and as honestly as I could. Download here! 00:00 – 01:24 Intro 01:24 – 04:00 We Need a little Christmas Now 04:00 – 09:59 Five Golden Things (YOUR Non-Christmas Songs Stolen By Christmas) 09:59 – 10:43 Feedback From Our Last Show 10:43 – 12:18 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:18 – 14:27 All I Want For Christmas Is News 14:27 – 28:04 The Story Of Toys R Us 28:04 – 29:44 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 29:44 – 31:35 Who Sang It Best (Wonderful Christmastime) 31:35 – 33:18 Wrap Up 33:18 – 35:00 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 poll and links) Wonderful Christmastime WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Russian Tea Cakes Recipe https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/russian-tea-cakes/3af8664b-6c3e-4022-b686-cd961521e59b Charles Lazarus interview https://youtu.be/JG2W0F_rdvA Collection of Toys R Us commercials https://youtu.be/XHWZoIZDaGs The Official Toys R Us History (while the site is still active) https://www.toysrusinc.com/about-us/history ,

Special guest, David Cummings from the NoSleep Podcast joins the show to talk about the scary side of Christmas. Plus we countdown the top non-Christmas songs that have become Christmas songs, we share a lazy way to keep some Christmas in your life, and we once again enlist your help to try and write our own Hallmark Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 02:53 We Need a little Christmas Now 02:53 – 08:51 Five Golden Things (Non-Christmas Songs Stolen By Christmas) 08:51 – 34:55 David Cummings Interview 34:55 – 47:55 David Answers the 5 Golden Questions 47:55 – 49:26 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 49:26 – 50:43 Who Sang It Best Results 50:43 – 53:12 Wrap Up 53:12 – 56:39 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) All the NoSleep Podcast Christmas Episodes https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s1/1×15 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s2/2×17 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s3/3×15 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s4/4×21 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s6/6×13 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s8/8×11 https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s10/10×07 NoSleep Podcast Tour Dates https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/tour ,

Get some tips for how to lose that holiday weight on this episode. Plus post-Christmas deals, a virtual trip to Disneyland, a new Who Sang It Best, and your chance to help write a Hallmark style movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:27 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:27 – 07:15 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Deals Tim Found This Year) 07:15 – 10:44 Santa Bab’s Mail Bag 10:44 – 12:40 All I Want For Christmas Is News 12:40 – 27:02 Losing Christmas Weight 27:02 – 29:24 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 29:24 – 30:48 Who Sang It Best? – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 30:48 – 32:25 Wrap Up 32:25 – 35:19 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 poll and links) Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Panoramic Photos of Disneyland at Christmas https://www.facebook.com/pg/CantWaitForChristmasPod/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2009283679311367 KTLA News Report About Costco Tree http://ktla.com/2018/01/11/woman-reportedly-returns-dead-christmas-tree-to-costco-gets-full-refund/ Glamour Article About Losing Christmas Weight https://www.glamour.com/gallery/10-ways-to-reverse-holiday-weight-gain-fast

It’s our annual bonus episode featuring the top 5 little moments in Christmas songs, a Christmasy twist on blueberry muffins, some listener feedback, and a few wacky surprises! Download here! 00:00 – 03:52 Intro 03:52 – 05:26 We Need a little Christmas Now 05:26 – 08:42 Santa Bab’s Mail Bag 08:42 – 15:02 Five Golden Things (Favorite Little Parts of Christmas Songs) 15:02 – 16:58 Silly Sing Along 16:58 – 18:57 Wrap Up 18:57 – 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 all the links) Tim at Rooster T Feathers on December 22 http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=498646&cart Tim on Kringle Radio Dec 23rd and 24th at noon (pacific time) https://kringleradio.com/ Art Carney – Twas The Night Before Christmas https://youtu.be/peNvesK0B4s Tim’s “Jingle Shells” Video https://youtu.be/qCG-4RZXq2Q Banjo Christmas from The Clarke Family https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-Christmas-Clarke-Family/dp/B000QQWH8G

It’s time to learn how you voted in the Great Die Hard Debate and you’ll hear all about one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life. Plus you’ll learn 5 ways to make snowflakes and a way to show appreciation for the delivery service people this season. Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro 02:57 – 04:43 Need a Little Christmas NOW 04:43 – 10:46 Five Golden Things (Snowflake Crafts) 10:46 – 12:42 Feed Back From Our Last Show 12:42 – 17:29 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie: The Results 17:29 – 39:00 It’s A Wonderful Life 39:00 – 41:10 Wrap Up 41:10 – 44:16 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 link) Snowflake Crafts at All Things Christmas http://www.allthingschristmas.com/christmas-crafts/kids-christmas-crafts/best-snowflake-christmas-crafts-kids/

It’s part 2 of the epic Christmas Podcast Crossover Event! Seven Christmas podcasts have come together to tell a heartwarming Christmas story, “The House of the Seven Santas,” by John Kendrick Bangs. #7PodsFor7Santas Download here! 00:00 – 02:20 Intro and Explanation 02:20 – 06:16 House of the Seven Santas – Part 2 06:16 – 08:28 Wrap Up 08:28 – 10:25 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Background audio during the story was from Christmas.Ambient-Mixer.com List of audio files used: Winter wind whistling window by audible-edge +) creaking chair by ryancacophony from http://freesound.org +) fireplace by soundsnap.com *) O Christmas tree by thulitt from http://freesound.org +) +) Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 License *) Soundsnap.com license (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and all the links) All Parts of the Story Part 1 – Christmas Past Podcast http://christmaspastpodcast.com/bonus-house-seven-santas-part-1/ Part 2 (…this) Part 3 – ‘Tis the Podcast https://tisthepodcast.podbean.com/e/holiday-special-extra-episode-1-the-house-of-seven-santas-part-3/ Part 4 – Christmas Creeps https://christmascreeps.com/2017/12/01/holiday-special-the-house-of-the-seven-santas-part-4/ Part 5 – Weird Christmas https://weirdchristmas.com/2017/12/01/the-house-of-seven-santas-part-5/ Part 6 – Holiday Special Podcast http://rickandviv.libsyn.com/holiday-special-extra-episode-3-the-house-of-seven-santas-part-6 Part 7 – My Merry Podcast https://merrypodcast.com/podcast/house-seven-santas/ DON’T FORGET TO VOTE IN OUR DIE HARD POLL Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

It is finally time to vote in the Great Die Hard Debate! You’ll might even learn something new about Die Hard before we start the voting. Plus you’ll hear the top five songs from “John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together,” hear about the latest Christmas albums of 2017, and find out who won the contest from last month. Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:39 We Need a little Christmas Now (New Christmas Albums in 2017) 04:39 – 09:56 Five Golden Things (Songs From John Denver and the Muppets) 09:56 – 18:15 Die Hard 18:15 – 28:55 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 28:55 – 39:09 Council of Christmas Podcasts 39:09 – 40:53 Contest Winner Announcement 40:53 – 43:49 Wrap Up 43:49 – 47:18 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 poll and all the links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); The Council of Christmas Podcasts Christmas Past Podcast http://christmaspastpodcast.com/ Christmas Creeps https://christmascreeps.com/ Weird Christmas https://weirdchristmas.com/ ‘Tis the Podcast https://tisthepodcast.podbean.com/ My Merry Podcast https://mymerrychristmas.com/merry-podcast/

The cast of Mousetalgia joins the show to talk about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday! You’ll also have a chance to win a prize from the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast store, hear how to mix some Christmas into your Halloween, and we get closer to solving the Great Die Hard Debate. For your chance to win, remember to post a link to your favorite episode on Twitter and tag us “@ChristmasPod” or on Facebook and tag our Facebook Page and include #CantWaitForChristmas. If you’ve left or want to leave an iTunes review, that is also a way to enter. You just have to email us at Christmas(at)Tancast.com to tell us which review is yours. (Put “iTunes” in the subject line). One winner will receive a customized Christmas ornament form the Can’t Wait For Christmas Zazzle Store. Five (5) runners up will receive a tin of hot cocoa mix. Contest is open until November 20th, 2017 and winners will be announced on the November episode. GOOD LUCK!!! Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 02:42 We Need a little Christmas now 02:42 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas Smells) 09:02 – 15:20 Moustalgia Interview 15:20 – 24:37 Dave and Becky’s 5 Golden Questions 24:37 – 55:56 Haunted Mansion Holiday Discussion 55:56 – 60:21 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 60:21 – 62:48 Wrap Up/Who Sang It Best Results 62:48 – 66:32 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 all the links) Tim Babb at “Silly Pills” at 88 Keys In Morgan Hill, CA on November 1st http://www.88keyscafe.com/ Tim Babb at Rooster T. Feathers with Shane Torres (Nov 2 – 5) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=494251 Pumpkin Snowman Craft by Garden Answer https://www.facebook.com/CantWaitForChristmasPod/posts/1955814374658298 All The New Products Mentioned in 5 Golden Things https://www.zazzle.com/collections/as_heard_on_cwfc_episode_29-119604905382153444 The Mousetalgia Podcast Official Site http://www.mousetalgia.com/ Jeff’s Book About the Haunted Mansion https://www.amazon.com/Unauthorized-Story-Disneys-Haunted-Mansion/dp/1941500080 More Info on Haunted Mansion Holiday from Doom Buggies http://www.doombuggies.com/holiday1.php

In this episode, you’ll learn the history of the Christmas card, learn Tim’s top 5 favorite Christmas smells, get a little Christmas now from the radio, decide who sang Silver Bells best, and hear more in the great Die Hard Debate. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 02:42 We Need a little Christmas now 02:42 – 05:30 Five Golden Things (Christmas Smells) 05:30 – 06:59 Feedback On Our Last Show 06:59 – 09:31 All I Want For Christmas is News 09:31 – 15:51 History of the Christmas Card 15:51 – 18:35 Who Sang It Best (Silver Bells) 18:35 – 22:47 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 22:47 – 25:06 Wrap Up 25:06 – 29:10 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 poll and links) Silver Bells WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); All Things Christmas’ Hallmark Channel Movie Guide http://www.allthingschristmas.com/christmas-movies/hallmark-christmas-movies-2017-full-schedule/ Magic 105 WLQT-DB http://wlqtdb.stormsignalradio.com/ First Christmas Card (Customizeable) https://www.zazzle.com/the_first_christmas_card_1873-256244649531531207 Additional Info on Christmas Cards: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/cards.shtml http://christmaspastpodcast.com/christmas-cards/ http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-christmas-card-180957487/ Christmas Card Designs in the Can’t Wait For Christmas Store (More coming soon) https://www.zazzle.com/collections/all_christmas_cards-119050933992275132 Tim Babb at Rooster T. Feathers for Nerd Night with Don McMillan (October 18, 2017) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=493327 Tim Babb at Rooster T. Feathers with Shane Torres (Nov 2 – 5) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=494251

In this episode you’ll get tips and hints for a safe and successful Christmas light display, we revisit non-traditional Christmas movies, give you a delicious snickerdoodle recipe, and a celebrity weighs in on the great Die Hard Debate. Download here! 00:00 – 01:27 Intro 01:27 – 05:09 We Need a little Christmas now 05:09 – 12:58 Five Golden Things (MORE Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 12:58 – 15:08 Feedback On Our Last Show 15:08 – 22:30 Christmas Lights Tips and Hints 22:30 – 24:10 Who Sang It Best (Christmas Island – Bonus Round) 24:10 – 29:33 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 29:33 – 31:21 Wrap Up 31:21 – 34:04 Outtakes (They’re Back!) “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 poll and links) Christmas Island WSIB Bonus Round Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Snickerdoodles Recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/snickerdoodles-recipe-2041594 Christmas Lights Safety Tips http://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/2011/12/06/christmas-lights-safety-tips.html UL Marks and Labels http://www.ul.com/marks/ Extension Cord Guide (from Home Depot) http://www.homedepot.com/c/factors_to_consider_when_choosing_extension_cords_HT_BG_EL Cord Wrapping Technique from the Can’t Wait For Christmas Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BYOKmhPjCJX/? Quentin Tarantino on the Nerdist Podcast http://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-quentin-tarantino/

It’s our 2 year anniversary show! This episode is made up entirely of listener suggestions like: the Pinky and the Brain Christmas special, the 5 best Christmas Specials from British Television, tips for celebrating Christmas in July, and competing versions of Christmas Island. Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 06:05 We Need a little Christmas now 06:05 – 15:31 Five Golden Things (British Christmas Specials) 15:31 – 19:46 Feedback On Our Last Show 19:46 – 29:37 Pinky and the Brain Christmas 29:37 – 31:59 Who Sang It Best (Christmas Island) 31:59 – 36:57 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 36:57 – 39:36 Wrap Up 39:36 – 40:32 Christmas In July (Parody Song) “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 poll and links) Christmas Island WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); All Things Christmas http://www.allthingschristmas.com/ Air New Zealand presents Summer Wonderland #AirNZXmas https://youtu.be/QmfIfqZc-jE Summer Wonderland. New Zealand version for summer *drum cover* #AirNZXmas https://youtu.be/KeptG5joaWg Air New Zealand: See the real Summer Wonderland https://youtu.be/WC_mogOPGQc Cactus Christmas – Brian Setzer Orchestra https://youtu.be/yx6I5HfdN1g

In this episode, we try to answer the question of when Jesus was born and we count down the top five Christmas songs about warm weather. We’ll also get a quick and tasty Christmas recipe, read some listener email, get some Christmas movie news, and have a SUPER SIZED Die Hard debate. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 08:29 Five Golden Things (Warm Weather Christmas Songs) 08:29 – 12:47 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:47 – 13:46 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:46 – 18:51 When Was Jesus Born? 18:51 – 19:39 Who Sang It Best Results (You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch) 19:39 – 29:04 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 29:04 – 30:50 Wrap Up 30:50 – 33:40 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 Sandwich (Thanks Againwich) Recipe https://www.goodnes.com/recipe/2364/thanks-againwich High Five Songs (don’t spoil it for yourself. Listen to the show first) Christmas in L.A. by VULFPECK https://youtu.be/d5K3UgrPdbQ Aussie Jingle Bells by Bucko & Champs https://youtu.be/OnJ8jsw4BSo Christmas Island by Bob Atcher & The Dinning Sisters https://youtu.be/ulXsbTywNKI Christmas In The Sand by Colbie Caillat https://youtu.be/YnvzsZCJjZ0 All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan by Kenny Chesney https://youtu.be/pwojekKN9OE Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters https://youtu.be/0XHk_8izVqY Further Reading for Jesus’s Birth-Day http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/how-december-25-became-christmas/ http://www.ancient-future.mobi/site/christmasdate.html https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/25th.shtml http://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/when-was-jesus-born Die Hard Christmas Sweater http://darkbunnytees.com/product/die-hard-christmas-jumper-red/

In this episode, we learn about the Christmas Truce of World War I, discus some Christmas controversies, add some Christmas ambience to your computing time, look for some more debate about Die Hard, and have an old fashioned “Grinch-Off.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Controversies) 07:32 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 10:03 – 17:09 The Christmas Truce of World War 1 17:09 – 19:13 Who Sang It Best (You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch) 19:13 – 20:37 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 20:37 – 22:29 Wrap Up 22:29 – 25:45 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 poll and links) You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Ambient Mixer http://christmas.ambient-mixer.com/ Christmas After Company Leaves http://christmas.ambient-mixer.com/christmas-after-company-leaves Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments http://www.hallmark.com/ornaments/keepsake-ornaments/ They Sang Silent Night by Fiona Bevan https://youtu.be/MDaDd3RMJK0 Leon Day Greeting Cards https://www.zazzle.com/the_story_of_leon_day_greeting_card-137086870978084904

In this episode, we examine the theory that Santa might be a Time Lord, learn about the legend of El Agüelo, and continue the debate about Die Hard. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:13 We Need a little Christmas now 03:13 – 09:07 Five Golden Things 09:07 – 16:30 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 16:30 – 22:40 “What’s That Christmyth?” (The Legend of El Agüelo) 22:40 – 23:21 Who Sang It Best Results (Silent Night) 23:21 – 25:56 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 25:56 – 27:34 Wrap Up 27:34 – 30:36 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Scott’s Altered Bumper Sticker The Official Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast Store http://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/

In this episode, we learn the history of the carol Silent Night (with the help of a “celebrity guest”). We also discus more ways to add Christmas to Disneyland, learn to cook something delicious, and check out the ghost of Christmas movies future. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 09:04 We Need a little Christmas now 09:04 – 13:44 Five Golden Things 13:44 – 15:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 15:12 – 24:16 Silent Night 24:16 – 26:36 Who Sang It Best (Silent Night) 26:36 – 28:35 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 28:35 – 37:21 Wrap Up 31:24 – 34:01 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 poll and links) Silent Night WSIB Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Green Been Casserole Recipe http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18379/best-green-bean-casserole/ Tim on Mousetalgia Podcast http://mousetalgia.libsyn.com/mousetalgia-episode-437-disneyland-etiquette-listener-email Teaser for All I Want For Christmas Is You Movie https://twitter.com/MariahCarey/status/844171773423714305/video/1 Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Tim at Rooster T Feathers in Sunnyvale (w/ Steve Treviño) http://roostertfeathers.laughstub.com/event.cfm?showTimingID=480616

In this episode, we do a DEEP dive into the 2003 film Love Actually, learn some facts about the direct-to-video film Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, learn a way to add a little Christmas to ANY podcast, and get one step closer to deciding if Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 04:08 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 04:08 – 05:40 We Need a little Christmas now 05:40 – 11:31 Five Golden Things 11:31 – 32:56 Love Actually 32:53 – 33:20 Who Sang It Best Results 33:20 – 35:32 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 35:32 – 37:21 Wrap Up 37:21 – 41:28 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) YouTube Video with 1 Hour of Instrumental Christmas Music https://youtu.be/QOAkVCigk5Y Article About Love Actually “Sequel” http://people.com/movies/love-actually-reunion/

In this episode, we learn the history (and controversy) behind the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, we count down the top 5 songs that should keep playing after Christmas, and we enlist YOU to settle one of Christmas’ greatest debates. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 03:40 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 08:01 Five Golden Things 08:01 – 09:44 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 09:44 – 21:13 A Visit From St. Nicholas 21:13 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Let It Snow) 23:17 – 25:03 2017 Audience Participation Announcement 25:03 – 26:49 Wrap Up 26:49 – 29:10 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki The Background Music for the reading of “A Visit From St. Nicholas: provided by: Wish Background Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and the links) Let it Snow: Who Sang It Best (WSIB) Poll Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Music Choice https://www.musicchoice.com/ Great Dickens Christmas Fair http://dickensfair.com

In this episode, you’ll learn a little more about the Kringle Radio Christmas Eve Broadcast, listen to some songs that don’t make sense to play on Christmas (plus one that does), and the background characters take over for a truly bizarre finale. Download here! 00:00 – 00:54 Intro 00:54 – 03:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:00 – 10:01 Five Golden Things 10:01 – 12:39 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:39 – 13:32 Wrap Up? 13:32 – 16:52 ????? 16:52 – 18:50 Closing Announcements 18:50 – 20:48 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) Rooster T. Feathers (Where Tim Will be Performing on Friday, December 23, 2016) http://roostertfeathers.com/ Kringle Radio (Where you can hear Tim playing music at 2pm on December 23, 2016 and 1pm on December 24, 2016) http://kringleradio.com/ Norah Jones And Stephen Colbert Sing “Christmas Is Now” https://youtu.be/wUHcoAYJWx0?t=2m23s

In this episode, you’ll hear all about the space train wreck that was the Star Wars Holiday Special. You’ll also learn how to add a little technology to your countdown to Christmas, get tips on what to buy AFTER Christmas, and we’ll announce the winner of the 2016 Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 03:20 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:20 – 07:27 Five Golden Things 07:27 – 08:47 All I Want For Christmas Is News 08:47 – 25:50 Star Wars Holiday Special 25:50 – 29:50 Jingle Brawl Winner Announcement 29:50 – 32:03 Closing Announcements 32:03 – 33:55 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 Zazzle Store http://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/products Google’s Santa Tracker/Santa’s Village https://santatracker.google.com/ SkyPark at Santa’s Village http://skyparksantasvillage.com/ The Star Wars Holiday Special (Watch…IF YOU DARE) https://youtu.be/S3a5j8PgQxg Rooster T. Feathers (Where Tim Will be Performing on Friday, December 23, 2016) http://roostertfeathers.com/ Kringle Radio (Where you can hear Tim playing music at 2pm on December 23, 2016 and 1pm on December 24, 2016) http://kringleradio.com/

In this SUPER SIZED episode, we’ll talk about the Muppet Christmas Carol and celebrate Christmas in Disneyland with special guests Jeff and Kristen from the Mousetalgia podcast! Plus, it’s the FINAL ROUND of the Jingle Brawl! Vote for your favorite version of Jingle Bells!!! Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 07:52 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Parts of Disneyland at Christmas) 07:52 – 09:09 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 09:09 – 09:55 The More You Noel (Public Service Announcement) 09:55 – 44:15 Jeff and Kristen from Mousetalgia 44:15 – 67:51 Muppet Christmas Carol Discussion 67:51 – 71:13 Jingle Brawl FINALS 71:13 – 73:04 Wrap Up 73:04 – 77:21 Outtakes Mousetalgia “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 Jingle Brawl Poll & links) Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl FINALS Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Can’t Wait For Christmas Zazzle Store http://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/products Christmas at Disneyland: An Original Mix (By VJ) https://youtu.be/Y3x0EpSP1y0 Mousetalgia podcast http://mousetalgia.libsyn.com/ The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion Paperback (book by Jeff Baham) http://a.co/0bfY9Y1

In the October episode, you’ll get a chance to win a sweet prize package from our official store just by spreading the word about the semi final round of the Jingle Brawl. But before any of that you’ll learn about Christmas “urban legends,” find a portal to the television specials of Christmas past, and take a look at the history of the nativity scene (with a special guest). Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:48 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 02:48 – 10:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Christmas Urban Legends) 10:54 – 12:21 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag (Letters from listeners) 12:21 – 15:30 All I Want For Christmas is News 15:30 – 25:26 Nativity Scenes 25:26 – 27:07 Contest Announcement 27:07 – 30:09 Jingle Brawl SEMI FINALS 30:09 – 32:38 Wrap Up 32:38 – 36:31 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 Jingle Brawl Poll & links) Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl SEMI FINALS Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Can’t Wait For Christmas Zazzle Store http://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/products Betamaxmas http://betamaxmas.com Snopes Links http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/santa/cocacola.asp http://www.snopes.com/holidays/thanksgiving/shopping.asp http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/immaculate.asp http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/rudolph.asp http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/candycane.asp Black Friday on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)#Origin_of_the_term Smithsonian Article on the Candy Cane http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/smart-news/we-dont-know-the-origins-of-the-candy-cane-but-they-almost-certainly-were-not-christian-157380385/ Atlantic Article on Nativity Scenes http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/12/christmas-nativity-scene-flaws/419634/ Under the Crossbones (A Pirate Podcast from Phil Johnson) http://www.underthecrossbones.com/

In the September episode, you’ll learn all about the song “Do they know it’s Christmas.” Plus discover a helpful new way to countdown the days until Christmas, hear our rank of the top 5 Ebenezer Scrooge performances, and find a way to add a little Disney Magic to your decorations this year. Then you’ll hear the final batch of contestants in the 2016 Jingle Brawl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 03:26 – 14:40 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Scrooge Performances) 14:40 – 16:22 All I Want For Christmas is News 16:22 – 30:17 Do They Know Its Christmas – A Look Back 30:17 – 33:24 Jingle Brawl Round 9 33:24 – 35:59 Wrap Up 35:59 – 39:05 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 Jingle Brawl Poll) New Christmas Cards in The Can’t Wait For Christmas Store http://www.zazzle.com/collections/2016_christmas_cards-119275722258087447 Typhoid Lagoon – A Parody Disney News Site http://www.typhoidlagoon.com/ My Merry Christmas http://mymerrychristmas.com/ The Disney Magic Holiday Collection as sen on the Disney Fashionista Blog http://www.disneyfashionista.com/disney-magic-holiday-collection-arrived-lowes/ Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

Just in time for back to school, legendary educational podcaster Mignon Fogarty joins us for a discussion of Christmas Grammar. Topics include the language of Christmas carols, properly formatting your Christmas cards and letters, and even the true meaning of “Xmas.” Also, you’ll learn how you can buy a piece of Christmas history and how to make some fun Christmas cookies. Finally, we’ve got a bonus entry in this month’s round of the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:28 Intro 01:28 – 03:41 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:41 – 05:42 All I Want For Christmas is News 05:42 – 10:35 Mignon Fogarty Interview 10:35 – 15:31 Christmas Carol Grammar 15:31 – 22:56 Holiday Card Tips 22:56 – 28:25 Controversial Christmas Language 28:25 – 39:37 Mignon’s 5 Golden Things 39:37 – 43:26 Jingle Brawl Round 8 43:26 – 45:44 Copy Editor’s Jingle Bells (written by Mignon Fogarty) 45:44 – 48:04 Wrap Up 48:04 – 52:54 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 & the Jingle Brawl Poll) New Christmas Cards in The Can’t Wait For Christmas Store http://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/gifts?cg=196380485454747900 M&M Cookie Recipe http://allrecipes.com/recipe/10785/robbis-mms-cookies/ Grammar Girl Episodes Joy to the World http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/the-lord-is-come What Child is This? http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/christmas-carol-grammar Holiday Card Tips http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/are-your-holiday-cards-grammatically-correct Xmas http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/what-does-xmas-really-mean Grammar Girl Cards http://www.cafepress.com/qdtshop/6196113 The Grammar Devotional Book http://us.macmillan.com/thegrammardevotional/mignonfogarty All of Mignon Fogarty’s Books http://us.macmillan.com/author/mignonfogarty Grammar Pop App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grammar-pop-hd/id666851934?mt=8 Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

It’s our one year anniversary and we spend it answering listener email. Along the way, it leads to a deep discussion of the Rankin/Bass Rudolf special, a fun Christmas “card” game, and a list of the five best things about Christmas that aren’t presents. Plus you’ll learn even more about our endeavor to find the BEST version of Jingle Bells, the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:12 Intro 02:12 – 05:16 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 05:16 – 07:42 We Need A Little Christmas Now 07:42 – 12:50 5 Golden Things (Awesome Things About Christmas…Besides Presents) 12:50 – 14:28 All I Want For Christmas is News 14:28 – 28:06 Questions About the Rankin/Bass Rudolph Special 28:06 – 33:52 Jingle Brawl Round 7 (Plus Recap) 33:52 – 36:07 Wrap Up 36:07 – 39:47 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll & links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); NZChristmas.nz http://www.nzchristmas.nz/ Kringle Radio http://kringleradio.com/ Anthony’s Website http://wdwhappyplace.com/ ICE Featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas Story http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/07/celebrate-christmas-with-the-peanuts-gang-in-ice-at-gaylord-palms-resort-in-orlando/ Brian’s Blog About Rudolf http://captain-slinky.livejournal.com/1189587.html