Christmas Stocking Podcast
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Christmas Stocking 2012 Wrap Up
It was another great year, and as always you were the reason. So how do I thank you? With the sloppiest thank you yet. When you need some Christmas,MyChristmasStocking.netwill be there. I’m thinking I’m going to rotate some old episodes onto the front page, so keep checking back. Also join us onFacebook,Twitter.com/XmasStockingandGoogle+. And you can [...]
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82 “The Three Kings” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I share with you the story of the Three Kings as told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Find all the episodes onMyChristmasStocking.net. Make sure you’re followingTwitter.com/XmasStocking,you have us on your FacebookNews Feed,and the Christmas Stocking is on yourGoogle+ home page. Thank you to everyone who’s given to the Christmas Stocking at Contribute.MyChristmasStocking.net. Click hereto download the show [...]
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81 Rudolph’s Television Debut
Like his song, Rudolph’s introduction to TV was the product of relationships and proximity. Join usonFacebook, get lots of Christmas info onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, and check us onGoogle+.Everything Christmas Stocking is onMyChristmasStocking.net. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Christmas Waltz”byTom Grant and Rebecca Kilgorefrom “Winter Warm” (Nu-Wrinkle Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store [...]
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80 Christmas in the Philippines
The Philippines celebrate Christmas like no other people. Learn some of the traditions.All the show notes are at MyChristmasStocking.net. Follow the Christmas Stocking onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, Like us onFacebook,and circle us onGoogle+. Thank you Dave in Kansas for your generous gift. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Oh Holy Night” by Hangad from [...]
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79 Toys for Christmas 1900-1950
A lot of the toys we loved when we were kids have been around a long time. We go back in time to look at some of the biggest. Get all the episodes and more onMyChristmasStocking.net.Lots going on atFacebook,Twitter.com/XmasStocking,andGoogle+. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” [...]
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78 Manger and Halls
The origin of a couple of carols and some great versions, too!Join us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking,Facebook,andGoogle+. MyChristmasStocking.netis the main sitewhere you can get in touch and listen to all the episodes. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Away in a Manger”byMartha’s Troublefrom “This Christmas” (ItsAboutMusic.com) Buy at Amazon MP3 More On This Album [...]
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77 Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
By suggestion from Dominick, we travel to Frankenmuth, Michigan to visit the world’s largest Christmas store. Thank you Paul in the UK for your generous gift.Go toContribute.MyChristmasStocking.netif you’d like to give.Join the family onFacebook,Twitter.com/XmasStocking, andGoogle+. All the episodes are atMyChristmasStocking.net, where you can also learn how to be on the show. Click hereto download the [...]
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76 Canadian Christmas
For longtime listener Jeffery, the neighbors to our (the U.S.) north are the focus. Follow us onFacebook,Twitter.com/XmasStocking, andGoogle+. Find all the episodes at MyChristmasStocking.net. Thanks, Diana in Ontario Canada for your generous gift the Christmas Stocking. Go to Contribute.MyChristmasStocking.net if you’d like to give. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Snowy [...]
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75 Charities at Christmas
A few innovative charities in this season of giving.Wish someone you love Merry Christmas atMyChristmasStocking.netby clicking the Call Me button or email an audio file to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Online communities areonFacebook,Twitter.com/XmasStocking, andGoogle+. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Welcome Home”byJohn Angottifrom “Welcome Home For Christmas” (World Library Publications) Buy at [...]
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74 Christkindlmarkts
They’re more popular than ever–and they’ve been around a long time!Follow the show onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, circle the show onGoogle+and like the show onFacebook.What does Christmas mean to you? Tell me atMyChristmasStocking.netby clicking the Call Me button or email an audio file to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “A [...]
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73 Krampus
Not all of Christmas is sweetness and light. By request from Brian and Charlie from our Facebook posse, we focus on the Alpine sidekick of St. Nick, Krampus. Gahh! Wish your favorite someone Merry Christmas at MyChristmasStocking.net by clicking the Call Me button or email an audio file to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. The Christmas Stocking [...]
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72 Black Friday and Christmas Shopping 2012
The shopping season is here. Some strategies for getting deals, some hot toys and the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. You’ll find the Christmas Stocking onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, Facebook.Let the world know what Christmas means to you. Call me privately fromMyChristmasStocking.netusing the Call Me button or email an audio file to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Click hereto download the [...]
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71 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012
We look at the history of the biggest Thanksgiving parade in the country. It’s been six years since the last time we focused on it, so I figured let’s do it. Also the first Merry Christmas wish of the season from a listener! Call me privately from MyChristmasStocking.netusing the Call Me button or email an [...]
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‘Tis Almost the Season! The Christmas Stocking Promo...
I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year; I think we’ll have a great one. I’d like you to be a part of the show. Say Merry Christmas to a loved one or share what Christmas means to you. Call me privately from the website using the Call Me button or email an audio file [...]
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70 Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular 6
It’s not later than usual, but the summer’s been so crazy it feels like it. Especially if you’re in America’s heartland or bread basket. We’ve been busy onFacebookandTwitter (@XmasStocking). Also find us on Google+, where we’ll hang out at least once or twice before Christmas.EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Tell us what Christmas means to you or [...]
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What’s This? The Christmas Stocking Summer Music...
It’s a hot, hot summer, and you need a bit of Christmas. I know. A new Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular is coming! I would like to feature you in the show along with the music. What do you do to give yourself and your family a little Christmas spirit? Let everyone knowatMyChristmasStocking.NETand click Call [...]
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69 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
From Christmas 2011:Merry Christmas! We know Rudolph’s story, more or less, but how did his story come to light?We’re here all year on Facebook,Twitter.com/XmasStocking, andGoogle+. Email:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.netand keep coming back toMyChristmasStocking.netwhenever you need some Christmas. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Silent Night”bySounds Of Blacknessfrom “The Night Before Christmas 2″ [...]
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68 “A Christmas Dinner” by Charles Dickens
From Christmas 2011:Mr. Dickens loved Christmas. He wrote about it a lot. And he’s credited with creating the modern Christmas. Today, an essay he wrote when he was just 23, where you can see some of the themes that would come out in his later, more famous work. Find more episodes and ways to get [...]
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67 “It’s a Wonderful Life”
From Christmas 2011:I had been planning to focus on this movie for a couple of years, and chose this year because it’s an anniversary year (65 years young!). But Jeff mentioned it on Facebook, I think people have asked onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, and Brian mentioned it in his note I read in the last episode (which he [...]
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66 Three Ships & Wenceslas
From Christmas 2011:”I Saw Three Ships” and “Good King Wenceslas” are curious carols. Where did they come from?EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.netor click Contact Us onMyChristmasStocking.net. You can alsolisten to episodes there, too. Add the Christmas Stocking to your circles onGoogle+,join us onFacebookand follow us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “I [...]
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65 The WPIX Yule Log
From Christmas 2011:Ever since I discovered there was a period of time around Christmas Eve/Day that there was just a shot of a burning fireplace on TV, I’ve been fascinated. How did that happen?Introduce the show like Brian did atMyChristmasStocking.netand listen to some episodes, too.EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Follow us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. Join us on Facebook. And [...]
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64 Caroling, Caroling
From Christmas 2011:By another great suggestion from Emma from the UK on our Facebook page, we track the development of going door to door singing Christmas songs.You can also communicate with us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking(plus get lots of holiday content).And add the Christmas Stocking to your circles onGoogle+.EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Go toMyChristmasStocking.netfor all the episodes and much [...]
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63 Mistletoe
From Christmas 2011:Emma from ourFacebook pagesuggested we talk about mistletoe, and it’s been a while, so…. Other ways to get in touch includeEmail:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Follow and talk to us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. Add us to your circles onGoogle+.Call the show and share your Christmas memory or wish somebody Merry Christmas. Go toMyChristmasStocking.net. Click the Call Me [...]
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62 Toys For Tots
From Christmas 2011:The story of a great program that bring hope to kids in America. Call and introduce the show yourself. Go toMyChristmasStocking.net. Click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you. Email:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Follow us onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. Add us to your circles onGoogle+. Join us on theFacebook page, [...]
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61 Nativity Scenes
From Christmas 2011:Sarah from ourFacebook pagesuggested we discuss Nativity scenes. Sarah has good ideas. You can also contact me via email:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. You’ll find all the ways to get in touch atMyChristmasStocking.net. For example, click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you, and you can wish Merry [...]
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60 Black Friday, Christmas Shopping Advice and Safety...
From Black Friday 2011:It’s officially shopping day, even though the sales have been going on for a while. Some shopping advice apps and more.Lots happening on ourFacebookpage. Follow me onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. Circle the Christmas Stocking on Google+.EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. And introduce the show yourself atMyChristmasStocking.net. Just click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. [...]
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59 Thanksgiving Potpourri
From Thanksgiving 2011:We return for our sixth year; I’m glad you’re here.Keep up with Christmas at Twitter.com/XmasStockingand ourFacebook page, and circle us on Google+. Email:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Call me fromMyChristmasStocking.net, where you’ll find many more episodes, too. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “She’s Coming Home for X-mas”byThe Beautiful Losersfrom “Peace, [...]
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Are You Ready for Christmas? The Christmas Stocking...
From Christmas 2011:Back for our sixth year, the Christmas Stocking returns with much more. I’m looking for your topic and podsafe music suggestions at MyChristmasStocking.net. You can use email or call privately using Google Voice–I get no information about your number. I would love to learn about your family’s Christmas traditions, call me from the [...]
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58 Christmas Stocking Summer Spectacular Number 5
From summer 2011:Another hot summer means another music spectacular full of Christmas music. If you haven’t, please followTwitter.com/XmasStocking, and”Like” ourFacebookpage. EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. And share your Christmas memories or wish someone Merry Christmas atMyChristmasStocking.net. Just click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you for free. Thanks to everyone [...]
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Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular 2011 Promo...
From summer 2011:Okay, I admit, I’m lounging (when I’m not Tweeting), but soon I’ll be ready to think cool and think Christmas cheer. And we’ll be able to enjoy a Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular together. There are plenty of past episodes to sample in the meantime, and also in the meantime, I’d love to [...]
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57 “A Visit From St. Nicholas” by Clement Clark Moore
From Christmas 2010:Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy it. Stay in touchonTwitter.com/XmasStocking and ourFacebook page. Email:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. Other ways to communicate and a lot more are atMyChristmasStocking.net. Click hereto download the show to your device. Featured music: “Santa’s On His Way” byThe Pipettes from “Santa’s On His Way” (Fortuna POP) Buy at iTunes Music [...]
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56 About “A Visit From St. Nicholas”
From Christmas 2010:Travel with me to the busy workshop in the North Pole, where we discuss Clement Clark Moore’s classic work with a special guest!I love getting mail. Email’s good, too:TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.net. All the ways to get in touch are atMyChristmasStocking.net. For instance, click the Call Me button and put in your phone number. [...]
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55 Fruitcake
From Christmas 2010:Mmm, fruitcake! Not everyone has that reaction. So how has the fruitcake lasted so long? You’ll find out in this episode.What do you really want for Christmas? Let us know atMyChristmasStocking.net. Click the Call Me button and put in your phone number. My voicemail will call you. Or you can email your answer [...]
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54 Christmas in the Late 20th Century
From Christmas 2010:The world went from black and white TV just catching on to the internet beginning its domination, but did Christmas change very much? We travel down memory lane. Join us on The Christmas Stocking’s Facebook page! Lots happening.Lots going on atTwitter.com/XmasStocking, too. Not much time to tell the world your Christmas wish at [...]
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53 Operation Christmas Child
From Christmas 2010:They’re fairly new, but already they’ve put smiles ong the faces of untold kids around the world. We’ll look at the good they do and the concerns about them.What do you want for Christmas? Go toMyChristmasStocking.net, click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you privately and [...]
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52 “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
From Christmas 2010:I love the dancing twins, the pink aluminum Christmas tree, and everything else about A Charlie Brown Christmas. We go behind the scenes. Many ways to get involved. I post a ton of Christmas info onTwitter.com/XmasStocking, and will reply if you message me. The Facebook page is hopping, too. EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. And [...]
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51 Christmastowns, USA
From Christmas 2010:We tour the country for just a few of the communities with names inspired by, or sometimes just coincidentally named for, Christmas things. Tell us what you really want for ChristmasatMyChristmasStocking.net. Find the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you for free; and you can mark your [...]
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50 Advent Calendars
From Christmas 2010:If Advent is all about the serious, Advent calendars are all about the fun. To be on the Christmas Stocking yourself, go to MyChristmasStocking.net, click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you for free. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking, and join our crew on Facebook. Click hereto [...]
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49 Christmas Shopping, Online Safety and Hot Toys
From Black Friday 2010:While you’re shopping, or getting ready to, check out the trends for 2010, and get some advice about how to be safe online this season.Lots happening on ourFacebook page. Follow me onTwitter.com/XmasStocking. EmailTopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. And let us know what your deepest wish for Christmas is atMyChristmasStocking.net. Just click the Call Me [...]
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48 Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade
From Thanksgiving 2010:Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade was also an American tradition thanks to television, in fact, for a while it was a world-wide tradition. We look at the history in the first episode of the fifth season. It’s easy to get in touch with me on the phone–go toMyChristmasStocking.net. Find the Call Me button and [...]
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Christmas is Coming, and So is Season 5 of the Christmas...
From Christmas 2010:I’m not close to ready, but it doesn’t matter, Christmas waits for no man. So let’s go with it! We are heading into season 5 with more new episodes. We’ve gotten a lot of great suggestions but there’s room for yours. Let us know at MyChristmasStocking.NET, where you can email or call. I [...]
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46 Tournament of Roses Parade
From Christmas 2009: For over 120 years, Pasadena, California, has been where it’s at on New Year’s morning. Learn a little something, and hear one more Christmas tradition. Get in touch with me on the phone by going to MyChristmasStocking.net. Find the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you [...]
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45 Boxing Day
From Christmas 2009: The day after Christmas means more shopping for many Americans. But for those who celebrate Boxing Day…okay, it means more shopping for them, too. But there’s even more to it! Have a suggestion for the ChristmasStocking? Go to MyChristmasStocking.net, click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will [...]
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44 Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
From Christmas 2009: The New York Sun may no longer be around, but this editorial may live forever. A little background about the editorial and Virginia, and of course we will hear it, too. If you’d like to be on the Christmas Stocking, go to MyChristmasStocking.net, click the Call Me button and enter your phone [...]
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43 Christmas in Ireland
From Christmas 2009: A Mini Irish Christmas Music Spectacular! Info, music and Christmas traditions from a listener who emailed TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. You can be on the Christmas Stocking. Just go to MyChristmasStocking.net, click the Call Me button and enter your phone number. My voicemail will call you for free, and you can mark your [...]
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