A Cozy Christmas Podcast

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Prepping for Fall - Cool weather, Apple Crisp, and "The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry Oct 14, 2024

Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share how I am getting ready for the fall weather - it mostly involves apple crisp! I'd love to hear from you and some of your favorite recipes to make during the fall and Christmas season!

I hope your plans for fall come together better than the main character in today's story by O. Henry. In "The Cop and the Anthem", we follow Soapy, a homeless man living in New York City, who has an interesting plan on how to hunker down for the winter...

There's also a special opportunity from the Christmas Podcast Network to purchase a Christmas ornament, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity!

Apple Crisp Recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-crisp/

Christmas Podcast Network Ornament Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

Timestamps:

00:00 Fall Plans, Recipes, and More

05:27 A Special Announcement

09:07 Story Introduction

11:51 The Cop and the Anthem

27:11 Concluding Thoughts

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When Christmas is Hard: Reclaiming the Joy of Christmas with Alexandra Walker Sep 20, 2024

Let's face it - sometimes, Christmas can be hard. But does that mean we have to lose the joy of Christmas forever?

My guest today is Alexandra Walker - and she has just written a fantastic book called "Reclaiming Christmas" in which she explores her story of how Christmas was a difficult time for her, and the steps she took to reclaim the joy of Christmas. Healing is possible, and I think that her book can be a help to many who might find the season of Christmas difficult. I admit that abuse recovery is not a "cozy" topic, but we do focus more on the recovery aspect and steps you can take towards recovery, especially in connection with the Christmas season. It's not all serious conversations though - we do also take time to talk about some of our favorite things about the Christmas season, including whether or not Brussel Sprouts should be a part of Christmas dinner...

Alexandra and I invite you to sit back and relax, and enjoy this cozy conversation that brought tears of joy to my eyes!

I'm excited to introduce you to my new friend Alexandra. Just so you know, I am not being paid to say these things - I think Alexandra has a genuine good product here, and I am personally benefiting from what I read in her book and from the discussion we had. Here are some links to her website and book, and you will find a full list of what she offers, including free gifts, 1:1 packages, group programmes and on-demand courses. The list is grouped into different categories - Sing After The Storm, Wellbeing Toolbox, Christmas, and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy browsing!

Website: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/offerings

Buy her book Reclaiming Christmas: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/books

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:25 Introducing Alexandra and her work, background

08:36 Three Reasons Why Christmas Can Be Challenging

13:25 How to Reclaim Christmas

30:00ish Cozy Christmas conversation: favorite songs, movies, traditions etc.

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Holmes for the Holidays: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sep 04, 2024

Happy September! Now that the Ber months are upon, the holiday games are afoot...

Join me today as I read Sherlock Holmes' one and only Christmas story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. I'll also share some thoughts about Holmes and the story, give some podcast updates, and more!

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Christmas in the Alley: A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller Jun 26, 2024

Happy Leon Day! (A day late - sorry about that...)

Today I share a couple of Christmas book recommendations, and read you a cozy Christmas story called Christmas in the Alley by Olive Thorne Miller. Ann is a poor old washer woman with a heart of gold. Her husband is curmudgeon who just wants his tea and pipe. Like many people during the early 1900s they are living in extreme poverty. In spite of that, Ann often helps those in need. On Christmas Eve, she realizes that she has no money to help her and her family celebrate the day. Will there be a Christmas miracle? Probably... but what Ann does with the Christmas miracle really makes this story shine.

Books Mentioned:

The Christmas Train by David Balducci

Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis

Find out more about the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Mann_Miller

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:35 Cozy Book Corner: The Christmas Train by David Balducci

06:35 Death of Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis,

09:16 Introducing the story - author bio

12:41 Christmas in the Alley - A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller

29:18 Thoughts on the Story and Conclusion

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Coffee, Cookies, and a Norwegian Christmas Story Jun 10, 2024

Happy June everyone! In today's episode I share a few quick life updates on why I've been gone so long, and then we get right into the Christmas goodness. In today's episode I explore a little bit of my Norwegian heritage by talking about some of my favorite Christmas coffee, some treats and cookies you might get at a Norwegian Christmas Party, and then we settle down by the Christmas fire and I read a Christmas Story called "Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway" by Peter Christen Asbjornsen. So make sure to grab some Julekaker and coffee, and settle in for a fun episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast!

Time Stamps

00:00 Quick update

01:32 All about coffee

05:55 Christmas in Norway

08:00 Round the Yule Log - Christmas in Norway by Peter Christen Asbjornsen

38:05 Concluding Thoughts

Articles Quoted and recipes:

lifeinnorway.net https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coffee-culture-in-norway/

Some Christmas Coffee ideas: https://freshaprilflours.com/gingerbread-coffee-creamer/

Coffee cookies http://www.bakersbrigade.com/recipe/chewy-chocolate-espresso-cookies/

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Christmas Afternoon by Robert Benchley Apr 02, 2024

In today's episode I read a shorter short story by humorist Robert Benchley entitled "Christmas Afternoon (Done in the Manner, if not the Spirit, of Dickens)". It's a funny little vignette describing a chaotic Christmas Afternoon in the style of Charles Dickens. I hope you enjoy the story today!

Cozy Christmas Bookclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872

What kind of traditions do you have for Christmas Afternoons? Let me know!

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A Christmas Down Under Feb 28, 2024

Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more.

There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now!

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Choosing Love Over Fear: Wrapping Up Christmas 2023 with guest Robert Peterpaul Dec 27, 2023

Merry Christmas! This is my Christmas episode, out a few days late I know - but Christmas is a season, not just a day, right?

Today I wrap up season 4 and Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol.

This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5!

Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections

07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul

18:15 A Definition of Kindness

20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more

33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More

46:25 Kindness Tips

55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod?

01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up

01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol

Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en

Art of Kindness Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!)

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Christmas at Thompson Hall, Part 3: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope Dec 24, 2023

It's Christmas Eve! The best day of the year. To help you celebrate, here is the final parts to our story this month, "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. I rearranged my publication schedule a little bit and decided to combine the last two parts into one episode. I've had a lot of episodes come out this week, and didn't want to clog up your podcast feed TOO much. If you're interested in listening to the whole story, here are the links:

Part 2: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/christmas-at-thompson-hall-a-christmas-story-by-anthony-trollope-part-2-of-4

Part 3:

I know it says there will be 4 parts, but it's just 3. Sorry for any confusion!

Alright, I will have one more Christmas episode out on December 27th. Yes it will be two days after Christmas, but that's ok. Christmas is a season, not just a day!

I hope you enjoy our story today!

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It Must Have Been the Mistletoe: Romantic Comedies for Christmas with Katie Wilbert Dec 21, 2023

In today's episode I interview Katie Wilbert. She is the screenwriter of the new Christmas movie "A Vineyard Christmas". According to imdb: "Heather, host of 'Read Between the Vines', is determined to create the perfect Christmas episode by featuring a unique winery from her hometown. The only thing standing in her way? Rudy, the attractive, stubborn owner of the winery."

In our interview, we talk about her journey to becoming a screenwriter, how her movie was made, and then Katie shares some of her picks of movies if you'd like to snuggle down with your significant other and watch some great Romantic Comedies Christmas movies. After that we talk about some of her favorite Christmas foods, music, memories and more!

Katie Wilbert's Website: https://www.katiewilbert.com/

Her film, A Vineyard Christmas is available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon!

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Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 2 of 4 Dec 20, 2023

Christmas is practically here! To help you get in the mood, we're going to continue out story today, Christmas at Thompson Hall, by Anthony Trollope.

Will Mrs. Brown be able to get out of the mess she finds herself in? Will Mr. Brown ever stop complaining about being sick? Will they get to Thompson Hall in time for Christmas? Take a listen today and see what happens next!

Part 3 will be out on December 22nd, and Part 4 will be out December 24th!

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A Sherlock Carol 2023 - Interview with Mark Shanahan Dec 19, 2023

I have so much content coming out this week, try to keep up...

Welcome back! Today I have returning guest Mark Shanahan - he's the playwright and director of "A Sherlock Carol".Today Mark returns to talk about the play, where you can see it performed, the importance of live theater - and more!

"A Sherlock Carol follows a grown-up Tiny Tim asking Sherlock Holmes to investigate the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge and now the great detective must use his tools of deduction to get to the bottom of the crime."

Tickets available now at https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/a-sherlock-carol/

The show runs December 19th-23rd.

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Spread a Little Love For Christmas: with special guest Rehya Stevens Dec 18, 2023

Today my guest is singer-songwriter Rehya Stevens. And in case you haven't noticed, Christmas is Near! So please Don't Be Late to listen to this episode, because Santa will be taking over the town in just a week.

In today's episode, Rehya and I have a great time getting philosophical about Christmas, talking music, and our favorite Christmas treats! So get ready to get your jingle jangle on - because Rehya and I Welcome One & All!

Find out more about her new album at www.rehyastevens.com

Find my youtube book channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/artbookshelfodyssey

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Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Christmas Story by Anthony Trollope, Part 1 of 4 Dec 12, 2023

Can you believe Christmas will be here in only two weeks!!?? To help you celebrate the season, this month I will be reading the story "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope. It was first published in the magazine 'The Graphic' in their Christmas issue in 1876.

In the first part of the story, Mrs. Brown and a reluctant Mr. Brown are traveling to see Mrs. Brown's family at Thompson Hall for Christmas. On their journey, Mr. Brown decides to break up their trip and stay in a hotel because he's not feeling well... (definitely was the man flu!). The well-meaning (and slightly peeved) Mrs. Brown decides to try and prepare him a mustard poultice... what could possibly go wrong?

Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss a single episode of this funny and heartwarming story, Christmas at Thompson Hall!

Also, be sure to follow me on my other youtube channel, as I am talking about A Christmas Carol and other related books! https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtBookshelfOdyssey

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol

07:10 Introducing Anthony Trollope and "Christmas at Thompson Hall"

10:12 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 1: Mrs. Brown's Success

30:40 Christmas at Thompson Hall, Chapter 2a: Mrs. Brown's Failure

36:35 Story wrap up and closing thoughts

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From Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness - an interview with author Kyle Poehls Dec 07, 2023

My guest today is Kyle Poehls. He is a Marine Corps veteran whose life took a dramatic turn after surviving two comas during his military service. Born in 1985, he found his passion for writing in the final years of his service, and despite facing numerous seizures and another coma just before his planned exit, he persevered. In March of 2017, he began crafting "From Nicholas to Christmas", a tale about the early life of Santa Claus. Today, with a reinvigorated outlook on life, he embodies the belief that every day should be lived as if it were the last.

In today's episode Kyle walks us through his journey, and how his severe health scares inspired him to take a chance and get his book out into the world. It's a powerful story that you won't want to miss! We also talk about our favorite movies, music and more. It's a conversation that ranges from children's stories to Die Hard (Yes we think it's a Christmas movie, NO, we are not going to rehash all the arguments) to Home Alone 2 and the best character in that movie (New York City).

My past couple of guests have both served in the military. After my conversation with Kyle, I reflect a few moments on the Pearl Harbor anniverary, the fear of war, and the necessity to treat each other with kindness and human dignity.

Find Kyle online: https://www.kylepoehls.com/

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Why is Our Christmas Tree Upside Down? An interview with author Tyler G. Mitchell Dec 02, 2023

Hello everyone! Happy December - we made it to the Christmas month! Today, I have a special guest on the show. His name is Tyler Mitchell, and he wrote a new children's book called "Double Trouble and the Upside Down Christmas Tree". The book is based on a true story: "This is a Christmas story about a young family with three children, two of whom are twin toddlers who are experts at getting into trouble. This is especially true when it comes to their Christmas tree, prompting their dad to get creative and hang it from the ceiling to keep their little hands off it. The oldest son, eight, recounts the chaos that occurred before the tree hung from the ceiling. But does Santa deliver presents to homes with an upside-down Christmas tree?"

The book not only tells a fun story, but it also teaches kids the value of being helpful to their parents - especially around the Christmas season!

Tyler and I talk about his inspiration in writing this story as well as we chat about our favorite Christmas foods, movies, memories and traditions.

His book is currently sold out on Amazon and B&N, but if you go to https://store.bookbaby.com/book/double-trouble-and-the-upside-down-christmas-tree you can order it there, and use coupon code Save30 at checkout for 30% off!

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Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree: author Rich Wagner and the Timeless Message of Christmas Nov 29, 2023

Can a scraggly, forgotten tree named Needles ever realize his dream of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree? Find out in Richard Wagner's new children's story - "Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree"!

Today I interview author Richard Wagner about his new children's book, the timeless message of Christmas, and how this story helps kids learn about the power of their "dreams, desires, hope, determination, and never giving up". The story is beautifully illustrated by Sydni Kruger, and the story has won the 2022 Mom's Choice Awards, 2022 Readers' Favorite Review, and the 2022 Literary Titan Book Award!

Find Richard online here: https://needlesthechristmastree.com/

or order his book here: Needles the Forgotten Christmas Tree (amazon)

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Talkin' Turkey Trouble, Mrs. Claus Mysteries, and Reading Recomendations with author Liz Ireland Nov 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode, we have a super-sized Thanksgiving episode for you today.

My guest today is cozy mystery writer Liz Ireland, author of the Mrs. Claus Mystery Series. We talk about her new Thanksgiving-set mystery, "Mrs. Claus and Trouble with Turkeys" and what's coming up for the series. We then talk about Thanksgiving traditions, foods, and share what we are thankful for. Then we talk about reading and offer our own Christmas TBR lists!

In addition to this, my dog Pumpkin and I share some vet-recommended advice about what foods your four-legged friends should avoid at this year's Thanksgiving feast!

If you'd like to order Liz's latest book, check out her blog post here: https://lizireland.wordpress.com/2023/09/26/mrs-claus-and-the-trouble-with-turkeys-debuts-today/

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:29 Pumpkin's Guide to Foods to Avoid

07:40 Interview with Liz Ireland - discussion of her novels and what makes a good parade (hint: think baked goods...)

17:50 Talking Thanksgiving - traditions, our favorite foods, what we’re thankful for

36:00 Christmas Decorating

40:30 Christmas Reading TBR and Recommendations

1:00:00 The future of the Mrs. Claus series

01:07:38 Show information and some special thank you's

Books Mentioned:

A Vintage Christmas

A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril

Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany

A Highland Christmas by M. C. Beaton

Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost

A Lot Like Christmas by Connie Willis

American Christmas Stories, edited by Connie Willis

The Usual Santas (short story collection)

Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope

Irish Milkshake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology

Halloween Cupcake Murder - Cozy Mystery Anthology

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Eggnog: A Christmas Tradition! with special guest Trisha Barton from A&E Dairy Nov 21, 2023

I've got a fun one today - I'm talking about my favorite holiday drink, eggnog! My guest today is Trisha Barton, the A&E Dairy Marketing Manager and Egg Nog enthusiast. In my opinion, they make the absolute best eggnog, so I reached out to see if I could find out all about their product, history, and magic of NOG. We talk about A&E's history, how the nog is made (spoiler: Christmas magic!), some healthier alternatives to straight nog, and of course recipes! See the link below for more information.

And then I end the podcast by reading a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "In Memoriam (Ring Out, Wild Bells)". You can find out more about Alfred's life here: https://poets.org/poet/alfred-lord-tennyson

Interested in trying out the Egg Nog Upside Down French Toast Recipe? https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/egg-nog-upside-down-french-toast/

Check out all of the delicious recipes at Anderson Erickson Dairy: https://www.aedairy.com/recipes/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

03:18 Interview with Trisha Barton, AE Dairy Marketing Manager

19:57 Christmas Poem: Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

25:59 Closing Thoughts

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A British Christmas Murder: with special guest author Clara McKenna Nov 16, 2023

My guest today is mystery author Clara McKenna.

She's just published "Murder on Mistletoe Lane", book 5 in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series. We talk about her latest Christmas mystery, and how a life-long love of England led her to write her mystery series; our mutual (possibly obsessive) love of eggnog; some of our favorite Christmas foods, cherished Christmas memories, and more!

Check out Clara's website, sign up for her newsletter, order books, and more: www.claramckenna.com

Find her book and help support local bookstores and this podcast: Murder on Mistletoe Lane: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781496738202 (affiliate link)

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Told After Supper: Ghost Stories For Christmas Eve by Jerome K. Jerome Nov 08, 2023

In today's episode, I read Jerome K. Jerome's hilarious collection of ghost stories called "Told After Supper". Find out what happens when the narrator and his family and friends stay up late on Christmas Eve enjoying the "spirits" of the holiday...

00:00 Introduction to the Story

04:00 Told After Supper

04:01 Introductory

15:26 How The Stories Came To Be Told

23:56 Teddy Biffle’s Story - Johnson & Emily, or, The Faithful Ghost

30:59 Interlude - The Doctor’s Story

32:12 Mr. Coombe’s Story - The Haunted Mill, or, The Ruined Home

39:07 Interlude

41:42 My Uncles Story - The Ghost of the Blue Chamber

47:26 A Personal Explanation

51:03 My Own Story

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A Christmas Carol - On The Stage Nov 01, 2023

Hello! Happy Christmas Podcast Day everyone! As all of us at the Christmas Podcast Network are talking about some of our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol, today I am going to look at a stage version - specifically I want to talk about how Charles Dickens performed a one man version of the novel, and how that carries on today through his Great Great Grandson, Gerald Dickens. I replay some clips from my interview with Gerald back in December 2020 where he talked about how he began to perform the Carol 30 years ago. I recommend you go and take a listen to the full episode!

A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/a-christmas-carol-with-gerald-dickens

Gerald Dickens Website: https://www.geralddickens.com/tour-dates.html

Gerald Dickens Blog - it's a really fascinating read about his travels and performances. https://geralddickens.wordpress.com/

Get the DVD: https://www.byerschoice.com/a-christmas-carol-dvd.html

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Christmas is Ever-Changing: an interview with Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch Oct 25, 2023

In today's episode, my guest is Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch! He's made his way down from Santa's village to talk to us about his Christmas memories and stories, his podcast, Christmas PJs (No pictures available, sorry! LOL!), and of course - the weather!

While Ken was reflecting on how Christmas has changed for him over the years, I realized that was a good title for the episode. We both talked about things that have changed, and things that remain the same. But even though how we celebrate might change over the years, one thing remains the same: Christmas is best celebrated with your friends and family!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthpolenewsdispatch/

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Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947413

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Christmas Storms and Sunshine: A Victorian Holiday Story by Elizabeth Gaskell Oct 12, 2023

In this heartwarming episode of "The Cozy Christmas Podcast," we invite you to gather 'round and experience the magic of a classic Victorian Christmas tale. Join us as we delve into Elizabeth Gaskell's enchanting story, "Christmas Storms and Sunshine," where we explore the true spirit of the season.

Set in a quaint English village, we follow the journey of a young family who, for too long, harbored grudges against their neighbors. Will a near-disaster during the holiday season prompt a transformation in their hearts? Mrs. Gaskell's classic tale offers us a lesson of reconciliation, community, and the power of Christmas goodwill. It's a story that reminds us all that even in the coldest of winters, the warmth of our hearts can melt away any frosty disputes and lead us to a more harmonious, joy-filled holiday season.

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"We Don't Sing to Impress, We Sing to Inspire" A Christmas Conversation with Grace! Oct 02, 2023

Hello everyone, Happy October! In today's episode I sit down with my daughter Grace and we catch up on life. Find out what she's been up to this past year and how school is going for her now that she is in 9th grade. But of course, we do talk about Christmas - I find out she has some hot takes on gingerbread and which Grinch movie she prefers; we talk about who is the hardest and easiest person in our family to Christmas shop for; and then she shares some thoughts on how to show kindness during the Christmas season.

Then I read a beautiful Christmas letter sent in by a listener. She wrote it to her children and it's entitled "Christmas Keeper" - and I hope that you or someone in your family is the official Keeper of Christmas!

In my family, it's probably me...

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Mrs. Claus: A Christmas Legend Sep 05, 2023

On today's episode I talk about Mrs. Claus, share some of my favorite portrayals, and I read the first Christmas story that she's mentioned in: "A Christmas Legend" by James Rees.

Also, you can totally hear my pet parakeet Pickwick in the background of my recording. It's not too distracting I hope! He was in the holiday spirit and wanted to join me on the podcast.

Happy Septmeber everyone!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and some news, upcoming things, bookclub, etc

03:40 Book Recommendation

06:00 Who is Mrs. Claus?

11:53 Story: A Christmas Legend, by James Rees

30:22 Thoughts on the story

Books and Websites mentioned:

The Christmas Tree Farm Mystery Series by Jacqueline Frost

The Cozy Christmas Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872

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Mr Kris Kringle: A Christmas Tale by Silas Weir Mitchell Jul 24, 2023

Hello and Happy Christmas in July! In today's episode I read you a charming Christmas story called "Mr. Kris Kringle". In this classic story, it's Christmas Eve, and two children and their single mother are facing having to leave their home soon and move to the city. They are also poor so Kris Kringle - aka Santa Claus - won't be able to visit them this year. After the kids go to bed for the night, they hear a noise outside. What - or who? - could it be? Kris Kringle? A Robber? What happens next is a beautiful story of miracles and redemption.

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Christmas Foods, Memories... and Murder? with cozy mystery writers Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, & Maddie Day! Jul 17, 2023

Happy Christmas in July! Today, it's the Cozy Christmas Mystery Extravaganza - My guests today are three best-selling and talented cozy mystery authors, Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, and Maddie Day. They are here to talk about their new collection coming out this fall entitled "Christmas Mittens Murder". We talk about how they all became writers, their new book and the series they write. We also talk a lot about Christmas too - favorite movies, memories, and food! So much good food is mentioned... I know it will make you hungry! I also give some Christmas book recommendations based on what I have been reading this past month.

Lee Hollis https://www.leehollismysteries.com/

Lynn Cahoon https://www.lynncahoon.com/

Maddie Day https://edithmaxwell.com/maddie-day/

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The Final Chime: part 4 of The Chimes by Charles Dickens Jun 30, 2023

Happy Christmas in July Eve every one! In today's episode I share some fun news about a Christmas Carol play at the Old Vic, get distracted by Doctor Who, and then read you the final chapter of The Chimes by Charles Dickens.

Articles quoted:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chimes

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Christmas Can Be Murder: The Cozy Christmas Book Club Group Discussion Jun 13, 2023

In today's episode, I'm joined by listener Anni Huch, and Glen Warren from The Seasons Eatings Podcast, to talk about one of our books for the Cozy Christmas Book Club: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by friend of the show Liz Ireland. Of course we'd encourage you to read the book and take a listen to our thoughts about it, but we mostly avoid spoilers if you haven't read the book yet. (Spoiler discussions are from 48-57 minutes.)

Take a listen and join us for the coziest, Christmasiest bookclub around!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Cozy News - Sharing Christmas Kindness all year!

06:30 Bookclub Discussion: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (non-spoilers, but we do discuss points in the plot)

48:30 SPOILERS!!!!!

57:00 Rating the Book

59:00 Christmas Traditions and Chat

1:04:50 Final Thoughts

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The Chimes, Chapter 3, by Charles Dickens May 23, 2023

In today's episode, I read chapter 3 of The Chimes!

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Dogs, Cats, and Cozy Mysteries: with special guest, author M. R. Dimond. May 04, 2023

In today's episode, Christmas is going to the dogs... and a few cats!

My guest is cozy mystery author and professional cat rescuer M. R. Dimond. She writes the Black Orchids Enterprises mystery series, and the first two books take place at Christmas time. We chat about her writing process, her time as a cat rescuer, and the joy of writing Christmas books. Then in the second half of the episode, we also talk about her favorite Christmas things! You won't believe what Christmas movie she talks about here.

I also share some dog-related cozy news and recommend some great books that feature Christmas and Dogs.

M. R. Dimond can be found online here: https://dimond.me/

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Alastair Sim's A Christmas Carol, with special guest Scott Leopold Apr 06, 2023

Hello everyone, in today's episode we take a break from The Chimes, and I invited Scott Leopold from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to help me talk about one of the greatest adaptations of A Christmas Carol - the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim!

Find out about our favorite characters, quotes, and the powerful message that the film has that compliments the original book so perfectly.

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A New Heart for a New Year, Always! The Chimes, Chapter 2 Mar 23, 2023

In today's episode I share just a little bit of book club news, then we get into chapter 2 of The Chimes by Charles Dickens.

Things get a little spooky in this chapter, as Trotty helps a stranger and his young neice. Then while reading the news one evening he comes across a tragic story... and begins to hear the ghostly call of The Chimes. Find out what happens in today's chapter!

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More Book Club News, and The Chimes, part 2 of 8 Feb 21, 2023

Hello! Today's episode is pretty straightforward - we finally have the Cozy Christmas Book Club up and running, so I share all the book club news. If you're interested in joining please head over the Cozy Christmas Book Club Page on facebook!

Then I finish reading chapter 1 of the Christmas novella The Chimes by Charles Dickens. In the story today, Trotty hears his daughters news, and deals with 3 very unpleasant people who could really use a visit from a Ghost of Christmas... but since this is actually a New Years story, we'll have to wait and see.

The Cozy Christmas Book Club facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872

00:00 All about the Book Club

08:10 Introduction to The Chimes part 2

09:45 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 2

34:05 Final Thoughts

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#Christmas #podcast #bookclub

The Chimes by Charles Dickens: An Introduction and Some Book Club News! Feb 07, 2023

Hello and welcome to the start of season 4! In today's episode I give a few updates and share some news about our new Cozy Christmas Book Club. You can find details on my social media accounts.

The main portion of the episode today, I begin reading Charles Dickens' novella The Chimes. It was released at Christmas time the year after A Christmas Carol was published. It tells the story of Toby Veck and a mysterious encounter he has with some goblins that haunt the church bells...

This novella will be read in parts over the next 8 episodes. Along the way I will have some guests on to chat, news to share, and lots of wonderful cozy books to talk about. I'm so excited to get this new season started - Let's get counting down to Christmas 2023!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction, news, book club

05:55 Introducing The Chimes - the background, info, etc.

12:25 The Chimes, Chapter 1, part 1

40:09 Concluding Thoughts

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#christmas #christmaspodcast #charlesdickens

Spinning Holiday Yarns: The Knit and Nibble Mystery Series - a conversation with author Peggy Ehrhart Dec 29, 2022

In today's episode, we wrap up the 2022 Christmas Season with a cozy Christmas conversation with mystery author Peggy Ehrhart. She is the author of the Knit and Nibble mysteries, and has written several Christmas books for the series. In this episode we talk about her journey to becoming a published author, which includes being a former English professor with a doctorate in Medieval Literature! Then we talk about all the delicious foods one can find in cozy Christmas mysteries, and she walks us through her writing process. Then in the second half of the interview, she takes the Cozy Christmas questionnaire and we find out all about her thoughts on the different Christmas traditions that we know and love. This is a wonderfully cozy way to end the year, and I'm looking forward to beginning season 4 and counting down to Christmas 2023!

Be sure to stick around for January and February - I'll be reading the New Year's set novella, "The Chimes" by Charles Dickens, and I have lots of other fun things planned!

Websites mentioned:

https://www.criminalelement.com/cooking-books-fatal-yarn-peggy-ehrhart/

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:54 Author Interview with Peggy Ehrhart

24:30 Cozy Christmas Questions with Peggy Ehrhart

45:43 Christmas 2023 - What’s coming up next season!

#christmas #podcast #cozymysteries

"Where Love Is, God Is" by Leo Tolstoy: A Message for Christmas Dec 23, 2022

It's almost Christmas, and today I want to give you a story and a message for Christmas. I've had a few listeners wondering if I could address some of my thoughts about the religious significance of Christmas. So in today's episode I want to talk about what Christmas means to me, what my faith means to me, and how the two are connected. I also read you a very sweet and inspiring story written by Leo Tolstoy. It's also known as "Simon the Cobbler" and it tells the story of an elderly shoe maker. One day he hears a voice - God - saying that He would come and visit him tomorrow. So that next day Simon gets up and works by his window, looking out at the people and waiting for Christ to arrive. What he sees and does in response is what makes this story a beautiful message of what God's love looks like.

This is a bit more religious than what I usually do on my podcast, but I felt like it was a message I wanted to share, and in some ways needed to share. My hope is that this episode will encourage you to be kind, to do good, and to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year.

From me and my family to all of you, I hope you have a very merry Christmas!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introductory thoughts and intro to the story

10:08 Where Love Is, There God is Also, by Leo Tolstoy

39:32 Thoughts on the story, and my Christmas message of encouragement to you

Past episodes that might deal with a bit of the religious side of Christmas:

The Life of Our Lord: a Brief Look at The Gospel According to Dickens: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/the-life-of-our-lord-a-brief-look-at-the-gospel-according-to-dickens

An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens? with Guest Gina Dalfonzo https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/an-easter-carol-by-charles-dickens-with-guest-gina-dalfonzo

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#christmas #podcast #stories

The 100th Episode with special guest Rehya Stevens Dec 20, 2022

Today, we're celebrating the 100th episode of A Cozy Christmas podcast. I have a Q&A section where I answer questions and share Christmas memories from the audience. Then singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens and I sit down and catch up on life, and we talk about our favorite Christmas albums and the memories we have of them. Rehya then gives us some great tips on how to show kindness towards others during this time of year. (some of the organizations she mentioned are posted below if you're interested.) I've been really excited to get this episode out, and I can't wait to see what the next 100 episodes will bring.

And Christmas is just 5 days away!

Rehya Stevens website: https://rehyastevens.com/

Which do you like better?

Gender Switched "Baby It's Cold Outside" - Lady Gaga and Joseph Gordan-Levitt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9VQ6f3jzEw&ab_channel=ChristmasMusicVideos

Dave Barnes: Christmas Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNBuhkgfle0&ab_channel=DaveBarnes

Some of the Songs and Albums Mentioned:

A Very Kacey Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ib11sGvEcg&list=PLNitVGYNCIxEyxXS93JewhudInB_YvHw6&ab_channel=KaceyMusgraves-Topic

Guitar Winterlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US_gAPsNFWE&list=OLAK5uy_mjrFWuECMibnJhUC3h9w2OGVeFNCgM0Gs&ab_channel=WordHarmonic-Topic

Noel by Doug Hammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKwbP6ZPwwE&list=OLAK5uy_m1CeWigqIeTQcZN7qmzbJPc0YRXTHvq1s&ab_channel=DougHammer-Topic

Charities:

Toys for Tots: https://www.toysfortots.org/

Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Listener Q&A and memories

29:08 A Special Thank You

30:30 Conversation with Rehya Stevens

01:16:00 Final Thoughts and what's coming in 2023

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#christmas #podcast #christmasmusic

We Should All Aspire to be Scrooge: A Conversation with "A Sherlock Carol" creators Mark Shanahan and Drew McVety Dec 16, 2022

The worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens collide!

In today's episode I talk to writer/director Mark Shanahan - who's back on the show to talk more about his play A Sherlock Carol. Along for the ride is his partner in this endeavor, Drew McVety - he stars as Sherlock Holmes and is also one of the producers. After we catch up with Mark and find out all about how Drew portrays Sherlock Holmes, I subject them to another round of the Cozy Christmas Questionnaire - and it turns out these two are full of Christmas spirit, (even if one of them doesn't like Egg Nog...). I also find out that not only are these two incredibly talented people, but they are also some of the kindest people you will ever meet. So settle in for another Cozy Christmas conversation and join us as we chat about A Sherlock Carol and Christmas shopping, music, foods, and memories - and find out why we should all aspire to be like Ebenezer Scrooge!

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#christmas #podcast #theater

There's Murder, But We Don't Use Chainsaws: Christmas in Florida and Other Cozy Stories with guest Carol J. Perry Dec 13, 2022

Hello! My guest today is cozy mystery writer Carol J. Perry. She is the author of the Haunted Haven series and the Witch City Mystery series. We have a fun conversation talking about her books. I'd especially recommend her most recent one called "High Spirits", as it takes place at Christmas. Later on, the conversation turns to Christmas and we talk about some of her favorite memories and traditions, what Christmas is like in Florida vs New England, and during the Cozy Christmas Questionnaire, we get side tracked talking about mince meat pie. Carol is living a full and happy life, and she brings an abundance of Christmas cheer... even if she does plot murders for a living!

Find Carol online: www.caroljperry.com

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#christmas #podcast #cozymystery

A Cozy Crime Story: "Stuffing" by Edgar Wallace Dec 11, 2022

Hello! Since I've been talking to a lot of mystery writers lately, I thought I should read a classic crime story to you today - "Stuffing" by Edgar Wallace. It's basically a story of a heist gone wrong, and Wallace skillfully weaves together the stories of a poor newly married couple about to leave for Canada to start a new job, a couple of crooks, and a rich man with a safe full of money. The story is both funny and charming! A perfect read for this time of year.

If you'd like to submit a question for our Q&A during our 100th episode on December 20th, you can email them to me at cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com.

In 2023 I will be doing a Cozy Christmas Book Club. If you'd like to participate, send me an email and I'll sign you up. More details to come.

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#christmas #podcast #story

Musicals, Military Life, and The Cozy Christmas Questionnaire with guest Sarah Joy Kane Dec 07, 2022

Hello friends, today's episode brings much joy... Sarah Joy Kane is our guest! I catch up with her and find out about the musical she's in, Scrooge No More, currently showing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. If you're able to see her in the performance, tell her I said hello! Then we talk about her life as a military wife and what we can do to help support our troops and their families. And then we get down to the really important questions - which is better Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Colored Lights or White lights? SNOW OR SUN? These questions and more are answered in the joyful way that only Sarah can bring.

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#podcast #christmas #militarylife

Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves: an interview with Liz Ireland Dec 03, 2022

Dead bodies keep turning up at the North Pole. Good thing that Mrs. Claus is on the case! That's right, I have Liz Ireland, author of the Mrs. Claus Cozy Mystery Series. She's here to talk about her new book "Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves" and we have a wonderful chat about her book, Christmas, and of course Charles Dickens and a Christmas Carol. Can you guess which of us has more copies of Christmas Carol audiobooks? And just how many are too many?

There's a lot to laugh over in this episode, but we also share some simple ways everyone can bring some Christmas cheer to those who might be in short supply. So come on in and enjoy this cozy conversation I had with Liz Ireland.

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#booktube #christmas #podcast

A Cozy Conversation with the Beachbum Bookworm! Nov 30, 2022

For my youtube viewers, today's episode is going to look a little bit different... it's a video version!If you'd like to watch this episode instead of listening, you can head over to the youtube channel at A Cozy Christmas Podcast!

In today's episode, I had a lot of fun talking to Tiffany, the host of the youtube channel The Beachbum Bookworm. We talk about cozy mysteries that are set at Christmas time - and if you thought I read a lot of them, just wait until you meet her! There's enough recommendations in this episode to fill underneath the tree for the bookworms in your life.

Tiffany's Channel: @the Beachbumbookworm

Some of the Books Mentioned:

The Year Round Christmas Mystery Series by Vicki Delany

The Christmas Tree Farm Series by Jacqueline Frost

Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey

Peril at Pumpkin Hill Thea Cambert

A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander

High Spirits by Carol J Perry

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#christmas #podcast #booktube

Fantastic Turkeys and Where to Find Them Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Today, we're talking turkey...

In today's episode I take a brief look at where the tradition of eating turkey comes from, and discover a few traditional Christmas meals from around the world.

Then I read Louisa May Alcott's short story, "A Christmas Turkey, and How It Came". Does this old story still have a relevant message for us today? Indeed it does. But it's also a wonderfully sweet story to listen to while you slowly digest your Thanksgiving Dinner.

Also, our 100th episode is fast approaching! If you have a story, memory, tradition, favorite recipe or any questions for the Q&A segment on our 100th, get it to me asap at any of my social medias or email me at cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com!

Plus, listen for some plans I have for the coming 2023 season... enjoy!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_dinner

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#podcast #christmas #story

A Caterer's Guide to Holidays & Homicide: Interview with Author Jessica Thompson Nov 22, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Since Thanksgiving is coming, I know a lot of us are thinking about one thing: food. So on today's episode, I'll be talking to Author Jessica Thompson about her culinary cozy mystery series, A Caterer's Guide to Crime. Book 2 in the series is set at Christmas and is on sale now. Jessica and I talk about her books, and discuss our favorite Christmas music, treats, books, memories and traditions, and a whole lot more. Make sure you have some snacks handy, because this episode will make you hungry!

Annoucement: My 100th episode is coming up sometime in December, and I want you to be a part of it! I want to do a Q&A section in that episode so if you have any questions you'd like to ask me send them in by email or reach out on social media. Also be sure to send me a favorite tradition or Christmas memory you have. Or if you just want to say hi or congrats - it can be text or you can record something and send it my way: cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com!

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro, announcements, and a Christmas memory

12:13 Interview with Jessica Thompson

23:10 Favorite Christmas Music

26:19 Favorite Christmas Treats - Did Jessica really discover the perfect cookie?

32:24 Favorite Christmas Stories

34:02 Thanksgiving and Christmas

36:11 Favorite Christmas Memories

41:30 Back to the Book Discussion

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#podcast #christmas #booktube

The North Pole Poet, with Amy Marschak Nov 16, 2022

Hello everyone - today we are talking poetry. I have the amazing North Pole Poet Laureate with me today, Amy Marschak. She was named by Santa himself to spread Christmas cheer throughout the world by her improv poetry. That's right - improv! So in today's episode I talk to her about life as Santa's poet, and then she kindly demonstrates her talent and comes up with several poems for me with just a few prompts. You will be captivated by her Christmas cheer! There is a video version of this interview on my youtube channel if you'd like to see the interview.

Gracie and I then get together and see if we can't do some improv poetry too... it turns out it was a bit harder than we thought, but we had a lot of fun!

Amy Marschak's website: https://northpolepoet.com/

Timestamps:

00:55 Interview with Amy Marschak

39:32 Gracie and I, poets extraordinaire!

51:54 Concluding Thoughts

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#christmas #podcast #poetry

The History of Twas The Night Before Christmas, with Pamela McColl Nov 01, 2022

In today's episode I interview the author of "Twas The Night - The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem". This book by Pamela McColl is what I consider to be the definitive work on the poem. I also talk with my daughter Gracie about what she's been up to at school, and we learn about the school musical she will be in this year that has a very strong Christmas connection!

Happy Christmas Podcast day everyone, and we've made it to November! It's time to bust out the Christmas music.

Get the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781927979303 (affiliate link, bookshop.org)

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction & Catching up on all that happened in 2022

05:30 Gracie and I talk school musicals, our new dog, and what we're looking forward to this Christmas.

23:45 Interview with Pamela McColl

01:04:27 Final Thoughts

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#ChristmasPodcastDay #Christmaspodcast #Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas with Kristin Seering Oct 28, 2022

Welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast Halloween Spooktacular! In today's episode I am in the Halloween and Christmas spirit as I have Kristin Seering, the host of the Holidays After Dark podcast, on to talk about one of our favorite films, "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"! Kristin and I talk about the film and the fantastic music, our memories of the movie, favorite songs and lines, and of course we discuss Christmas too. Enjoy your Halloween weekend as we transition to the best time of the year!

Holidays After Dark: https://holidaysafterdark.com/

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The Signal Man by Charles Dickens: A Christmas Story for Halloween Oct 20, 2022

In this episode, I hope to help you get in the Halloween mood, as I have a delightful Christmas story for you today... one that is perfect for Halloween!

Today I read for you The Signal Man by Charles Dickens. It was a story published in the collection called "Mugby Junction" that was published for Christmas 1866. Charles Dickens edited the collection and added a couple of other stories by other authors all centered around the rail line.

The Signal Man tells the story of a railway signal man who thinks he's seen a ghost that may or may not be giving him a message from beyond the grave. The first two times he saw it, a disaster followed soon after. What could this third time mean? Find out in today's story! I'll also share some of the background & history of the story, and what likely inspired Dickens to write it - an event that almost killed him.

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Is Santa Claus Real? An Unscientific Search... Oct 04, 2022

Happy October! Today's episode is pretty special - it was mostly written by you, my listeners! A few days ago I posted a question on my social medias, "Is Santa real?" and you all responded en masse... in today's episode I read many of your responses and talk about them, and then end the episode with an original true story that inspired this entire episode. One of my listeners named Daniel Morgan sent me this wonderful story that shows the power of belief, imagination... and Santa Claus! I know you'll enjoy it.

If you have an original story or memory you'd like to send me, don't be afraid to reach out. I'd love to feature it on an upcoming episode.

Merry October to you all, and as the saying goes - may you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas eve!

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This Episode is Underrated!? Underrated Christmas films with special guest Derick McDuff Sep 19, 2022

Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins me today to talk about 5 Christmas movies he thinks are underrated. Do you agree with him? Take a listen and find out. #1 will surprise you...

We also take a few moments to talk about our favorite Christmas memories and gifts, as well as discuss the best on screen portrayal of Santa!

Do you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments on my socials, and we'll keep the conversation going.

The Underrated Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underrated/id1460393092

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"Christmas Jenny" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman... and some fun news! Sep 12, 2022

Hello Cozies, in today's episode I'll be reading the short story "Christmas Jenny" by Mary E Wilkins Freeman. It's a charming little Christmas story that celebrates kindness and has some really fun characters in it. I hope you'll enjoy it!

But before I get to the story, I talk about this month's reading prompt and a couple of fun news items that I'll be doing in September! Enjoy!

Mentioned in the show:

The Village Collector: http://thevillagecollector.com/

Christmas Clatter: https://www.christmasclatter.com/

The Christmas Alphabet Podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/ (I've been REALLY enjoying this podcast! Check it out)

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Black Santa: a Little Film with a Big Heart Sep 05, 2022

Hello everyone! I'm back from an unplanned hiatus, and I'm reading to dive into the 'Ber months with my Christmas cheer. Today's episode is a fun one - I start things off talking about my crazy August and a misadventure with a bat. Then I open the mail bag and share some emails that have come my way.

The majority of the episode is then given over to a discussion with the filmmakers from the recent short film "Black Santa". Writer-Director Travis Wood and writer Weston Auburn talk to me about how the film came about, the message they hope it inspires, and the importance of representation. Here are some links to the film and it's imdb page. I'd recommend watching it before listening to the episode if you don't want minor spoilers of the film.

Watch the film: https://jobschangeus.com/risingvoices-black-santa/

Black Santa Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21030144/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

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Emma's Christmas Disaster - Selections from "Emma" by Jane Austen Jul 31, 2022

In today's episode I read a selection from Jane Austen's novel "Emma". Emma Woodhouse is attending a Christmas Eve party and she has big plans to play matchmaker for her friend Harriet Smith and the eligable bachelor Mr. Elton. But you know what they say about the best laid plans...

I also share a story about one of my Christmases gone wrong! So settle in for another cozy story as we bring Christmas in July 2022 to a conclusion!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and story intro

06:00 Emma Chapter 13

22:37 Emma Chapter 14 - selections

26:22 Emma Chapter 15

45:00 Thoughts on Emma and my Christmas eve at the hospital

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The Sound of Music, Bronners, and a Christmas Dwarf Jul 20, 2022

Happy Christmas in July! Buckle up, because this episode has a little bit of everything in it -

I finally catch up with Gracie and she talks about her role in our community theater's production of The Sound of Music. We then talk about our trip to Bronner's Christmas Store, and of course had to taste test some cookies I picked up from there. After that we get very silly and attempt to talk in British accents (with horrible results) and I do my worst impression of Kermit the Frog - (with apologies to Tim Babb and the Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast - you can keep your Imaginary Listener Who Kind of Sounds Like Kermit the Frog!)

After that author Nat Bickel stops by to read her new Christmas short story "The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf" which is going to be published this fall in a new collection of heartwarming Christmas stories.

Remember to honor Christmas in your heart, and try to keep it all the year... this episode will surely help you do that!

Find Nat online: https://www.natmosfear.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

04:39 Conversation with Gracie

28:52 Story Introduction

30:50 The Adventures of Phoebe's Christmas Dwarf

01:03:54 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up!

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The Christmas Dream Jul 06, 2022

Happy Christmas in July! I'm back from vacation and ready to count down the next 6 months to Christmas. We're going to get things started by talking about a couple of book related things. I also recommend a new Christmas novel I came across recently that I really enjoyed.

Our story today is called "The Christmas Dream and How It Came True" by Louisa May Alcott. It's a really sweet story about a young girl named Effie who learns a valuable lesson about giving. Is it more blessed to give than to recieve? Effie is about to find out.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro and JUNE’s Reading Prompt (Yeah I’m behind, sorry!)

03:30 Cozy Book Corner: Christmas by the Book by Anne Marie Ryan

06:28 Exciting News

08:30 Story Introduction

10:00 The Christmas Dream and How it Came True by Louisa May Alcott

41:32 Reflections on The Christmas Dream

44:32 Final Bits and Bobs

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Christmas can be Murder, but at Least There's Cookies…with special guest Darci Hannah May 31, 2022

Today I am interviewing cozy mystery author Darci Hannah. She is the author of the Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series, and has written a wonderful Christmas mystery called Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off. Join us as we chat about her mystery series, our favorite Christmas cookies, movies, music and traditions. Then we play another fun game of Christmas Would You Rather! There's a lot of laughs and a whole lot of Christmas in this episode.

Darci Hannah Website: www.darcihannah.com

Bookshelf Odyssey Interview with Darci: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/1819188/10514946-this-episode-will-make-you-hungry-with-special-guest-author-darci-hannah

Podcast Recommendation: Season's Eatings! https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

5:00 What is the best Christmas Cookie

7:40 About Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off

23:05 How Do you make Christmas Cozy?

31:46 Favorite Christmas Movies

35:54 Favorite Christmas Songs

37:57 Christmas Trees and decorating traditions

41:40 Christmas Would You Rather

46:21 Murder at the Blueberry Festival

49:12 Blueberry Muffins: Are they actually good?

51:13 Some new logos and a podcast recommendation, closing remarks

#podcast #Christmas #cozymystery

The Not So Silent Night - The Burglar and The Blizzard, Part 3 May 11, 2022

Our Christmas story wraps up this week with part 3 of The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Miller. Things get tense as the story's characters enjoy a somewhat tense Christmas dinner. Will Geoffrey be able to get McVey to confess, or will McVey out smart him? Will McVey's sister discover the truth about him? Will true love (for a woman he just met mere hours ago) triumph? Find out how the story all ends in today's episode!

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Baby It's Cold Outside: The Burglar and the Blizzard, Part 2 May 02, 2022

Happy Monday - this episode should have been out sooner but life got too hectic last week and there were some technical dragons to slay. But we're back with part 2 of Alice Duer Miller's The Burglar and the Blizzard. This book is actually for April's reading prompt - stay tuned for next week's episode for part 3, and I will be announcing our next reading prompt!

I'm calling this episode Baby, It's Cold Outside - as you'll find out, these two chapters some time following our main characters up and down a mountain trail during a blizzard.

Was McVey telling the truth - is he living with his sister in a run down cabin or is it some elaborate ploy? Find out in today's story.

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The Burglar and the Blizzard Part 1 Apr 20, 2022

Hello! In today's episode it's all about the Home Alone reading prompt, and I found the perfect story for it - in fact, I'm going to be able to read it to you over the next three episodes. It's called The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Duer Miller. It's a charming, funny story set at Christmas about a bachelor named Jeffry Holland who arrives home one Christmas Eve and finds his house being burgled. Find out what happens next in today's episode! Join me for a story that is as cozy as a Hallmark movie.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction - another polar express memory, thank yous, etc.

03:21 April’s Reading Challenge Update

04:56 Story Introduction: Author Bio and a bonus poem

06:47 The Burglar and The Blizzard, Chapter 1

17:30 The Burglar and The Blizzard, Chapter 2

45:05 Final Thoughts

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The Polar Express with special guest Natalie Bickel Apr 06, 2022

I'm talking with author Natalie Bickel about The Polar Express, as well as updating you all on the reading prompt for April, a listener memory, and I read and talk about a poem called "Under the Holly Bough" by Charles Mackay. Grab your hot cocoa and let's ride the Polar Express!

Natalie and I still hear the bell ring on Christmas - do you?

Nat Bickel:

https://www.natmosfear.com The Christmas Clue (Amazon) The Christmas Clue (Bookshop.org affiliate link)

Books about Travel:

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

The Hazelwood by Melissa Albert

The Sister Season by Jennifer Scott

#christmas #podcast #books

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Christmas at War Mar 22, 2022

It's our 75th episode! It's amazing to think about number 100 is coming up this year. Thank you all so much for coming along on this incredible Christmas journey.

In today's episode, things are a little more somber and reflective as I consider some of the events that are happening in the world today. I talk about The Christmas Truce in WWI and then I read the short story "Merry Christmas" that Canadian author Stephen Leacock wrote in 1914 as a response to the war that was happening around the globe at the time. It's a somewhat somber story, but one with a powerful message of hope and peace.

To our Ukrainian listeners - we are hoping and praying you will have peace and safety. Hang in there.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:07 The Cozy Christmas Book Corner

10:40 Thoughts on Ukraine and the Christmas Truce of 1914

17:37 Christmas Story: "Merry Christmas" by Stephen Leacock

37:39 Final thoughts on the story

Links from the show:

The North Pole News Dispatch: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1947413

WWI's Christmas Truce: When Fighting Paused for the Holiday

Merry Christmas, Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock bio

The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson

Christmas Corpse by Mona Marple

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The Village Collector's Hall of Fame Mar 07, 2022

Happy March! In today's episode, Bill from thevillagecollector.com is back on the show to talk about the Christmas Villages showcased on his website that were voted into his Hall of Fame this year. We talk about Christmas, Dickens, and of course Christmas Villages!

Then Grace and I decide to match wits and try out a Christmas trivia game that I bought after Christmas. Who do you think will win this time?

I also announce the reading challenge for the month of March, and talk about the book I'm planning on reading.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction - Reading challenge, Christmas villages

04:12 Interview with Bill

32:40 Christmas Trivia with Gracie

#christmas #podcast #christmasvillages

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The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled Feb 21, 2022

In today's episode I read The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled by Washington Gladden, talk about my dream of being Santa one day, and give a review on the book The Miracle of Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle.

There's nothing too strange about the adventure or the wood sled in Gladden's story, but it's a wonderfully cozy Christmas story that will give you all the Christmas feels. What better way to kick off a Monday?

I'm looking for your Christmas memories - tell me about a time that you met Santa Claus - whether at the mall or by your tree! Send you Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 The Miracle of Ebenezer Street

05:18 Christmas Memories of Santa

10:22 Story Introduction

14:22 The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled

44:53 Thoughts on the story

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Married to a Librarian (Try Not to be Jealous)... Jan 31, 2022

What happens when a book lover marries another book lover? Find out on today's episode!

Hello! Welcome to season 3 of the Cozy Christmas Podcast. In today's episode I have a very special guest - my wife, Erin stops by the podcast to talk about our reading picks for this month's Cozy Christmas Reading Challenge.

We talk about what it's like being a librarian; how can we support our local libraries; the books we've read for this challenge (along with a few others), and we talk just about everything we can think of. We even manage to talk a little bit about Christmas... so strap in and break out your TBR lists, because season 3 is starting off with a hilarious episode all about libraries and books!

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Doctor Marigold by Charles Dickens Jan 25, 2022

Hello and Merry Christmas... as of today, there are only 11 months until Christmas. I can't believe we're almost to the single digits...

Ok, there's still a lot of time left until Christmas, and I'm excited to be starting season 3!

In today's episode I share with you one of Charles Dickens' Christmas short stories, but it's not as well known as it should be.

The story is called Doctor Marigold, and it tells the tale not of a physician, but of a "cheapjack". During the Victorian age, a cheapjack was someone who hawks wares from the back of a traveling wagon. They lived by their ability to talk and tell stories and convince people to buy their wares.

Doctor Marigold is a lonely man who adopts a neglected orphan girl who is also deaf and mute. Why he does it, and how he learns to communicate with her are just part of the beautiful moments in this story. The story does get dark, but the light shines brightly by the end.

Content Warning: contains mild descriptions of physical abuse of a child.

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Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree Jan 03, 2022

Welcome to the season finale of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today, we're going to consider Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree, as well as a special announcement for a reading challenge.

In 1850 Dickens published a reflection piece for Christmas entitled "A Christmas Tree". And in typical Dickens fashion, he has a lot of words to say about his tree and the memories from his past that it conjures up. Though at times the story is a bit strange, who hasn't occasionally gotten lost in nostalgia while enjoying the lights of their Christmas tree?

I also am announcing a group reading challenge for us this year! As you know, I love to read, so I created 12 reading challenges based on Christmas movies. Check out my social medias for the check list or go to www.cozychristmaspodcast.com and you can download the check list there. Every Wednesday I'll be posting about what books I'm reading for the challenge and I'd love to hear from you as well. Take a listen and find out what prompt we're doing first for January!

See you all on the socials every Wednesday - let me know if you'll be reading the prompts and which books you pick.

Season 3 begins January 24th! See you then...

Keep an eye out for a bonus midseason story on or about January 14th...

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

04:03 Suggest an Episode Topic

06:11 A Cozy Christmas Reading Challenge

14:11 Story: A Christmas Tree, by Charles Dickens

58:15 My thoughts on the story

01:01:48 Concluding Comments

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Celebrating Christmas with special guest Amy Boucher Pye Dec 25, 2021

Merry Christmas everyone! Or is it Happy Christmas? In any case, the day is finally here. For this special Christmas episode, I invited on author Amy Boucher Pye and we have a chat about her new Advent book called Celebrating Christmas, as well as talk about our faith in the context of Christmas, and share some stories about what Christmas is like in the UK. As always there is a lot of fun and joy in the episode today.

Let me know how your Christmas is going!

Find Amy online:

Website: https://amyboucherpye.com/

Book: Celebrating Christmas (Amazon)

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 5 and a Special Christmas Greeting! Dec 24, 2021

Merry Christmas Eve! It's my favorite day of the year. And to help you celebrate today, here is part 5 from A Christmas Carol. Let's find out what happens to Scrooge after his ghostly visits. Is it too late for him to change?

Also stick around after the story, as my friends at the Christmas Podcast Network have put together a special Christmas greeting for you. We all want to thank you for listening to our podcasts - for many of us, this is a work of love and we don't do it for the fame or fortune. We couldn't do this without you!

After the greeting, I wrap up the episode with a few thoughts about how I will be spending Christmas Eve. See you tomorrow for one more episode before the new year!

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Bigfoot, Little Women, and the Joyful Chaos of Christmas Dec 23, 2021

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Today's episode I sit down with fellow Christmas Podcaster Marty Achatz, from the Lit for Christmas Podcast, to talk about his new spoken word album "Christmas with Bigfoot". It's a wonderful album of Christmas essays that talk about love, loss, Christmas - and much more.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode as we will finish up with A Christmas Carol stave 5, and then on Christmas day I will be interviewing author Amy Boucher Pye and talking about Advent.

Buy Marty's Album: https://streakingintongues.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-with-bigfoot

Lit for Christmas: https://open.spotify.com/show/68Gf90KWF7OxoumBjDC2Ip

Amy Boucher Pye's Celebrating Christmas

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Eggnog for Breakfast Dec 21, 2021

It's Christmas week, and I have several episodes planned for the week. Today's episode begins with a listener's memory - Mika Jeane wrote a beautiful new Christmas song and I loved it so much I wanted to play it on the podcast for all of you. Thank you Mika for letting me share this with my other listeners! The song is called Light Up, and you can also hear it on Mika's youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q58XM5etc5k&ab_channel=MikaJeane

Then guest and new friend of the show Sarah Joy Kane stops by to have a fun Christmas chat with me. She's a singer and stage actor from NYC who's husband has recently joined the military.

We talk about their transition from performing on stage to military life, we talk about our faith and how creativity connects us to God. After that the fun really kicks in, and we play a spirited game of "Would You Rather - Christmas Edition" and then finish up talking about more of our favorite Christmas things, including Christmas Eve family traditions. Linked below are Sarah's social media accounts and you will definitely want to follow her there. She spreads kindness and good cheer 365 days a year!

Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjoyinthecity/?hl=en

Tiktok and Other Links about Sarah: https://linktr.ee/SarahJoyKane

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 4 Dec 17, 2021

Here's part 4 of A Christmas Carol. Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and is shown a cold, bleak future. Will he have a chance at redemption? This chapter has some of the most beautifully described scenes by Dickens. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

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Christmas is Coming Soon! with special guest Rehya Stevens Dec 14, 2021

Christmas is Coming Soon - and yes that's true, but it's also my favorite new Christmas song from singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens on her brand new album, 'Tis the Season.

In today's episode I talk with Rehya about our Christmases last year and this year's expectations, her new album and some of my favorite songs from it, what makes Christmas music sound Christmasy, and the challenges of writing new Christmas music, among other things.

Forget about all the "Spiderman No Way Home" reviews being released today, Gracie is here to bring you the review that you actually want to hear: she and I review the Birmingham Children's Theaters production of ELVES 2.0 - find out what she thought of it, her opinions of the actors and the writing, and then we toss around some ideas for ELVES 3.0... (you're welcome Sina!) and then have a little Christmas chat. Gracie has some very strong opinions about the kids in her school and when they think it's an appropriate time to decorate...

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction

01:34 Gracie’s Review of Elves 2.0

9:36 Gracie and I chat Christmas

15:00 Interview with Rehya Stevens

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 Dec 11, 2021

Hi everyone, sorry this is late, but we've been sick (again) so it's made me get off schedule a little bit.

But I finally got Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 edited and ready to go for you!

In this section Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present - and we'll see the classic scenes of the Cratchit Family as well as Scrooge's nephew's Christmas party. This was really fun to read!

After I read the story, I get on a ramble about how much I love this chapter in the book, and some of the lessons it teaches me.

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Elves 2.0: Cast Interview with the Birmingham Children's Theater Dec 06, 2021

The Birmingham Children's Theater is back with a new Zoom play called Elves 2.0! This year the Elves at the North Pole are ready for anything - and they want to invite your kids along on a virtual tour of the NP! They've learned from all the mistakes and malfunctions that happened last year are ready for anything. What could possibly go wrong?

We have a full crew in the interview booth today: friend of the show Sina Skates, writer of Elves 2.0. We're also joined by actors Davey Morrison, who plays Stevie the Green Elf, and LaShondra Hood, she plays Morgan the Red Elf.

We have an absolute blast talking about the play and how it came together this year, and what's different about it from last year's play. Then we talk about our favorite Christmas music, movies, traditions, and then I blatantly steal a question from the Christmas Time in the City Podcast and we talk about what we would want Santa to say to us if we ever got to visit the North Pole. We also attempt to answer questions like - what is Santa's favorite Christmas movie? There is a ton of fun in store!

Below are the links to the BCT website, as well as some promotional videos you can watch to get an idea of the show.

Ticket's are on sale now! https://www.bct123.org/north-pole

Meet Morgan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skcny9kKjK8&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre

Meet Stevie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QEEiWOMZDk&ab_channel=BirminghamChildren%27sTheatre

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A Christmas Carol, Stave 2 Dec 02, 2021

Today's story I read is Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol, in which we meet The Ghost of Christmas Past! Find out what happens when Scrooge is faced with painful events from his past.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:00 A Christmas Carol, part 2

40:45 Final Thoughts

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Memories, Clues, and a Little Elf Too with guest Natalie Bickel Nov 29, 2021

In today’s show, I’m interviewing author Natalie Bickel about her new children’s Christmas book, The Christmas Clue. We talk about the best Children stories to read at Christmas time, as well as our Christmas memories, favorite movies and so much more.

I also share a listener memory about how he fell in love with his wife during Christmas time, and that leads me down memory lane to talk about how me and my wife started dating, sort of, at Christmas time.

(Note: During the interview, my audio is not the best - I'm not sure what was going on with my microphone, so hopefully it's not too distracting.)

Find Natalie Online: https://www.natmosfear.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:38 Listener Memory

10:18 Interview with Author Natalie Bickel

50:00 What's Next

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A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 Nov 26, 2021

A Cozy Christmas Podcast Presents: A Christmas Carol, Stave 1, by Charles Dickens.

We are into the Christmas season now, and for this month's story I'll be bringing you weekly installments of A Christmas Carol! As you all know, this is by far my favorite story of all time. I am so excited to bring you this story that I love so dearly.

I know some of you have seen multiple versions of the story on TV, but maybe you haven't actually read the original story yet. Maybe you read it every year and it's words are familiar to you. I invite you to join me in celebrating the season through these beautiful words of Charles Dickens.

Throughout the month of December, I'll be releasing other episodes and interviews and Christmasy discussions too, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

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A Cozy and Kind Christmas with guest Robert Peterpaul Nov 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! As a special thanksgiving episode, I invited Robert Peterpaul, actor and host of the new podcast The Art of Kindness, on to the show to talk about some kindness tips for the holiday season. We also have a lovely discussion about Christmas, the theater, our favorite Christmas songs and movies, we share our proposal stories, and much more.

The world has been a difficult place for many people in recent days. It is both mine and Robert's hope that you find ways to be intentionally kind this year - and let us know! We are learning along with you.

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The A-OK Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul/id1572201034

Robert's website: https://www.robertpeterpaul.com/

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Have Yourself a Christmas Mystery with special guest Mark Shanahan Nov 22, 2021

We're going back to the theater today! And there's a mystery afoot...

What happens when the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge are thrown together? Find out in the new play that debuts today in NYC, A Sherlock Carol. My guest today is Mark Shanahan, he’s the writer and director of the play. He comes from an extensive background in acting, writing and directing many plays both for the stage and radio. He stops by and we chat about his new play, the challenges of performing theater safely during a pandemic, and the power of stories - especially those by Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.

Then, I read a Christmas mystery story by Thomas Hardy called "The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing." It is a funny short story about a young man named Hubert who stumbles across some thieves planning to rob a nearby mansion. Find out what happens in this charming holiday tale.

Timestamps

00:00 My review of Gerald Dickens' A Christmas Carol performance

07:17 Interview with Mark Shanahan

33:08 Story: The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing by Thomas Hardy

52:08 December Plans and a Special Thank You!

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The Most Precious Gift is the Time We Have with Each Other Nov 15, 2021

Hello everyone! In today's episode I share a listener memory that's an emotional one. Fan of the show Katie shares her memory of spending Christmas 2010 with her niece who had leukemia.

After I share that, I give a few tips on how to celebrate the holidays after a loved one has passed away. This can be a difficult conversation, but it's something that many of us have experienced.

Then, author Ed Daly stops by to talk about his new work, The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday. We talk his book, the origin and development of Christmas traditions, and of course our favorite Christmas books and stories. Check out the Cozy Christmas YouTube channel to see the November video in my Cozy Christmas Book Corner series to get my review of his book and a couple of others that I read last month.

For more tips on how to create new holiday traditions after the death of a loved one, check out this article: https://whatsyourgrief.com/creating-new-tradition-after-a-death/

The Christmas Book: https://amzn.to/3HaiS9r (Amazon) https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9798454125066 (Bookshop)

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro discussion

03:35 Listener Memory and tips for dealing with grief

14:15 What's New

16:05 Interview with Ed Daly

56:43 Wrap Up

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Is that you, Santa Claus? Nov 01, 2021

Happy November everyone! And happy Christmas Podcast Day!

Have you ever wondered if a relative or friend might just be Santa Claus? Today I share a listener's memory of how his family member dressed up as Santa Claus one Christmas. His story reminds me of a Christmas tale that I read in the episode - "Old Father Christmas" by Juliana Horatia Ewing. It tells the story of two small children who think a local elderly man they meet near their house might just be Santa Claus.

There's a few other odds and ends packed away in the episode, and be sure to check out the Cozy Christmas YouTube channel to see Gracie and I give some Christmas gift ideas as we look through some Christmas catalogues.

Be sure to follow the hashtags #ChristmasPodcastDay and #ChristmasPods today as we kick off the holiday season in style.

Art and Gracie's Christmas Gift Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncIS0fMhmxQ&ab_channel=ACozyChristmasPodcast

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and updates, YouTube channel

05:00 Listener Memory - and one from me, too!

10:20 What's in my Etsy Store

11:05 Story Introduction

12:18 Christmas Story: Old Father Christmas, by Juliana Horatia Ewing

31:48 Final thoughts on the story

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Mrs. Claus, P.I. with guest Liz Ireland Oct 19, 2021

The name's Claus... MRS. Claus...

Have you ever wondered what Mrs. Claus does all year while Santa prepares for Christmas? Well, according to a new books series by author Liz Ireland, she solves mysteries. In today's episode I interview Liz Ireland, and we talk about her excellent new Mrs. Claus cozy mystery series and of course there's lots of talk about our favorite books, Christmas, movies and memories.

After my chat with Liz, I read you another classic Christmas story, "Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday" written by Oliver Bell Bunce. It tells the story of Mr Bluff who dislikes holidays like Christmas. Will he, like many a Christmas protagonist before him, have a change of heart? Find out in today's story!

Also be sure to check out the new Cozy Christmas shirts - link below!

Timestamps:

00:00 Musings on the Amazon Holiday Gift Book

03:15 Introduction to Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings

04:10 Interview with Liz Ireland

50:27 Introduction to Mr. Bluff's Experiences of the Holiday

52:20 Story

01:08:45 Thoughts on the Story

01:12:48 Concluding Comments

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Muscatel and Bananas: Christmas in Portugal Oct 04, 2021

Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share a listener's memory from a cozy farm in Canada and he tells us about how his town welcomes Christmas. Then I head over to Portugal and share a couple of fun Christmas traditions the town of Braga has on Christmas eve. Finally, I read the essay Old Thoughts for Christmas by Christopher Morley. Published during the Christmas season after the Treaty of Versailles was signed, Morley ponders the gift of peace and the need for kindness after such a horrific world war - and finds that Christmas can bring these things to us.

And be sure to keep an eye out on the youtube channel this week as I'll be posting a video review of the book Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland.

An excellent website for information about Christmas in Portugal: https://www.portugalist.com/portugal-christmas/

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:40 What's making me cozy: Mrs. Claus, Private Eye...

01:56 Mail Bag: Listener Memory

07:06 Christmas in Portugal

09:48 Old Thoughts for Christmas, by Christopher Morley

20:38 My thoughts on Old Thoughts

23:52 Final Comments

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Christmas Time in New York City, part 2 Sep 20, 2021

It's back to New York City, as I sit down with Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City podcast to talk with them about life in the Big Apple, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and much more. We play some fun trivia games about Iowa and have a lot of laughs along the way.

Find them online:

Website: http://www.christmastimeinthecity.com/

Youtube Channel: Click here for some awesome videos of NYC!

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The Christmas Train (Amazon)

Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com

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Christmas in New York City, part 1 with Special Guest Anthony Caruso Sep 06, 2021

In today's episode I interview Anthony Caruso from Tis the Podcast.

We talk about the origins of his podcast, the wonderful Christmas podcast community, his book Another Christmas Story, Christmas Movies, books, Italian Christmas family traditions and more.

Grab a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, and enjoy our conversation!

Chapter 31 of Another Christmas Story, Read by Art: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Books Mentioned in the Podcast:

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Santa is for Real (Amazon)

The Christmas Hirelings (Amazon)

A Christmas Carol (Amazon)

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twitter: @CozyXmasPod

email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there.

Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com

Ways to support the show:

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Cozy Christmas Mail Bag - Our 50th Episode! Aug 30, 2021

Welcome to Episode 50! To celebrate, I'm dipping in to the Cozy Christmas mail bag to read some emails and share a very special recording from a listener.

Our listener Michelle shared with me a recording of her mother reading the story "The Small One" by Charles Tazewel. It's the tale of a Donkey who finds himself having to be sold one day. It's a great story for those who like Christmas and small Donkeys.

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Listener Emails - we're talking mince meat pie, Christmas memories, and favorite stories.

11:20 Story: The Small One,

25:27 Introducing the Cozy Christmas website

28:38 Concluding thoughts

Contact Me:

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast

instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast

twitter: @CozyXmasPod

email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there.

Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com

Ways to support the show:

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Christmas in Ireland Aug 16, 2021

In today's episode, a listener from Ireland writes in to talk about their Christmas celebrations, I have some musings on one of the best gifts I've ever been giving, and I read Charles Dickens' Christmas essay: What Christmas is, as We Grow Older. Plus an exciting announcement!

Timestamps

00:32 Christmas in Ireland memory

07:50 Art's Birthday Musings

12:19 Story Introduction

16:09 "What Christmas is, as We Grow Older" by Charles Dickens

28:25 The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast promo

30:15 Closing thoughts and announcements (sooo many announcements today!)

Thanks for listening! I'd love to hear from you -

Contact Me:

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast

instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast

twitter: @CozyXmasPod

email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there.

Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com

Ways to support the show:

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm...

The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Part 4, Chapter 7 Jul 30, 2021

We've come to the final chapter of The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon! It's a tear jerker for sure... or is just me?

In this chapter, when Moppet is struck dangerously ill (as so frequently happens to children in Victorian literature), Sir John must come to terms with his love for the little girl. They are not sure whether Moppet will live or die, and then the children's mother shows up... and Sir John's life may never be the same again.

Grab some eggnog and box of kleenex... and enjoy this cozy Victorian Christmas story!

See you all in August!

Christmas is Something that's Gotta Be Shared (special guest Bill from The Village Collector) Jul 26, 2021

Happy Christmas in July! Today, Bill from thevillagecollector.com stops by again to talk about how he's been celebrating Christmas in July on his website, and I ask him 10 questions about collecting Christmas villages. If you want to answer those questions too, you can head over to his website and click on The Village Cafe page. (Link is below!) I want to say hello to my listeners in Ireland - I've had an increase in listeners there, so please let me know about any interesting Irish Christmas traditions!

How would you answer Bill's 10 Christmas village collector questions? Check them out here, and let him know! http://thevillagecollector.com/desktop

Ways to support the show:

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm...

Contact Me:

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast

instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast

twitter: @CozyXmasPod

email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

The Christmas Hirelings, Part 3, ch. 5-6, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon Jul 23, 2021

This is part three of The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

It's the Christmas holidays at Penlyon Place! In part three of the story, there are several Christmas meals and celebrations that Sir John, Danby, Miss Hawberk and the three children attend. Sir John and the youngest child Moppet continue to form a loving bond. These chapters overflow with Christmas cheer and is definitely worth making some hot chocolate while you listen.

The Christmas Hirelings Part 2: Chapters 3-4 Jul 17, 2021

In these chapters, we find out what happens on the first day that three children come to stay with Sir John Penlyon for Christmas. Will he further shut off his broken heart from them or will they charm their way through his gruff exterior?

Enjoy the second part of a heart warming Christmas tale!

Due to life being crazy and my inability to read a calendar correctly (long story, don't ask) I don't think I'm going to be able to get another regular episode out on Monday this week, but no worries, I will have part 3 of this story out next Friday. I'll also be taking a vacation at the end of July/early August, so there will be a couple weeks break.

Here's the Upcoming Schedule for the rest of Christmas in July and August (subject to change):

7/24 Part 3 of The Christmas Hirelings

7/26 Episode 47, Bill from thevillagecollector.com will be back, and other Christmas fun!

7/31 Part 4 of The Christmas Hirelings

8/15 Episode 49

8/30 EPISODE 50!!

Ways to support the show:

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm...

Contact Me:

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristma...

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristm...

email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas.com

Mince Pies, Brownies, and Bears... Oh My! with Special Guest Jamie Kleman Jul 12, 2021

It's our 1 year anniversary... and to celebrate, I baked each and every listener a chocolate turtle brownie... but then I ate them all.

To celebrate today, I've got some special things in the episode including:

A brand new Christmas story called The City of Limes by Jamie Kleman, then I talk to the author in an interview. After that Gracie and I chat about mince pies, brownies, and bears... oh my! If you'd like to watch my conversation with Gracie and her bears, check out our youtube channel - the video will be up in a few days! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:28 Story: The City of Limes

29:38 Interview with Jamie Kleman

01:11:30 Gracie and Her Christmas Bears

Jamie Kleman's Website: https://jamielkleman.com/

The City of Limes Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBhDagEB7M

Life Changing Chocolate Turtle Brownies recipe: https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/chocolate-turtle-brownies/ (be sure to add some extra caramel!)

Help Support the show:

My etsy store is back with some Scrooge ornaments, and I'll be adding some different ornaments and things throughout the weeks/months ahead. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

The Christmas Hirelings, Part 1, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon Jul 09, 2021

Welcome to a special bonus episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast.

Today, I'll begin reading one of my favorite Christmas novellas, The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

Though it was published closer to the end of the Victorian period in 1894, it captures all the hallmarks of a Victorian story, overflowing with sentimentality - but there are some wonderful Christmasy scenes as well.

It tells the story of a lonely, gruff widower Sir John Penlyon as he spends Christmas with his friend Danby and his niece Adela. Danby points out how Christmas is dull without children around, and Sir John agrees. Danby quickly hatches a scheme to find some children to hire to bring into Sir John's lonely house. Will the children bring some much needed joy to Sir John's life?

In today's episode, we begin with the prologue that sets the story up, and then chapters 1-2 explain Sir John's backstory and why he has become so withdrawn and gruff. In next week's chapters, we will pick up where the prologue left off and find out what happens when the children arrive at Penlyon Place.

Enjoy!

You can help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

Angels We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

The Light of Christmas with special guest Sina Skates Jul 05, 2021

Sina Skates, playwright from the Birmingham Children's Theater, is back on the show today and we're talking about keeping the magic of Christmas alive - 365! Well at least that's what we started talking about. As usual the conversation wanders - we talk about what’s coming this Christmas at the BCT, how to get through the difficult Christmases, what keeps us in the mood for Christmas all year round, and all kinds of other topics. Sina wants to be the Christmas light in a dark world and she brings plenty of that to our episode today! Make yourself cozy and enjoy this interview!

I'll see you on Friday with the first of a 4 part story - The Christmas Hirelings, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. There's a lot of fun coming this month in the podcast!

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:20 Interview with Sina Skates

1:00:15 What's coming to the Podcast in July

1:03:40 Christmas in July Coaster Cozies Contest

You can help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

Angels We Have Heard on High by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide

The Hallmark Christmas Movie Episode, (or, How I Fell in Love with Lacey Chabert) with special guest Rachel McMillan Jun 30, 2021

Happy Christmas in July everyone!! If you love Christmas movies, especially Hallmark, then this is the episode you must listen to. I have on author Rachel McMillan, author of the book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide". She's back to talk about Hallmark Christmas movies with me, and gives us some ideas on how and where to watch the coziest Christmas movies ever made. Then I read a poem called December by John Clare.

There's a contest going for Christmas in July going on, I will give one lucky listener a handmade Christmas coffee cup cozy so you can decorate your mugs year round. You can enter the contest by leaving a review, liking and sharing one of my social media pages, sending me a story or memory, and by donating to the show on ko-fi.com - you can get three or more entries! Just let me know if you'd like to be entered into the contest I'll sign you up.

Books Mentioned:

The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder

A Singular and Whimsical Problem

The Mozart Code

Check out more of Rachel's books at rachelmcmillan.net and reach out to her on the socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachkmc/

Twitter: @rachkmc

Help support the show: www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:40 My thoughts on Pride, Prejudice, & Mistletoe

03:27 Interview with Rachel McMillan

45:58 Poem: "December" by John Clare

51:10 Contest entries and concluding thoughts

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

A Cozy Christmas Horn of Plenty Jun 21, 2021

There's a little something for everyone in this Cozy Christmas cornucopia of Christmas cheer! I talk a bit about the antique festival in our town, share some happy news from a listener, talk about Christmas in Iran, and I have a special guest read today's story! Martin Achatz from the Lit for Christmas podcast stops by to read his essay, Gloop Christmas. Also I announce a new Christmas in July Contest that begins today!

0:00 Introduction

2:18 Walnut’s Antique Weekend

4:00 Happy Father’s Day - Listener Memory

5:28 Listener Memory - Christmas in Iran

12:25 Cozy Christmas in July Contest!

16:28 Lit for Christmas Promo

18:35 Gloop Christmas by Martin Achatz

32:07 Another Christmas Story by Anthony Caruso Recommendation and Concluding thoughts

Joanne's Christmas Mystery by Ellis Parker Butler Jun 07, 2021

Hello everyone! This episode was supposed to be out last week but due to Graduations and crazy life stuff it got delayed until today.

Today's episode I talk about the book Christmas: A Biography, and then read you another story by Ellis Parker Butler.

In today's story Joanne is home from school for the Christmas holidays. She's hoping for a nice, relaxing rest but her next door neighbor and prankster Tommy Bassick might have something to say about that... Find out what happens to her on Christmas morning in this delightful and cozy Christmas story!

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

It Takes a (Christmas) Village May 17, 2021

Merry Christmas - Today's episode will be an interview with Bill from thevillagecollector.com. You can also find him on the forums over at mymerrychristmas.com.

I love Christmas villages and I'm excited to have Bill back with us. In the interview we chat about his website and what will be going on there this year. We talk about some trends in collecting and his on going hobby of collecting the best videos of Christmas villages. Whether you are a collector or just an admirer of Christmas villages, you won't want to miss this episode!

Music:

Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

The Dangers of Regifting: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler May 03, 2021

Happy May! In today's episode, I share a new segment called "This (Christmas) Day in History"... we go back to Christmas 1990 and learn about the creation of the World Wide Web - is that the best Christmas present ever?

Then Gracie and I chat about her birthday, and then we play a Christmas Trivia Game - who do you think will win?

Finally, I read a Christmas story entitled, "The Canned Plum Pudding" by Ellis Parker Butler. Have you ever had a regifting experience that went horribly wrong? Let this story serve as a lesson for you, and think twice before you send that gift off to someone else.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:30 This (Christmas) Day in History

08:30 Gracie’s Birthday and Christmas Trivia

29:00 Introduction to the life of Ellis Parker Butler

32:40 Story: The Canned Plum Pudding by Ellis Parker Butler

45:20 Closing Comments and some very interesting comments about the Nishnabotna River. And a blooper.

Music:

Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee

Works Cited:

Weaving the Web: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/006251587X/timbernersleeshome/102-2010687-8580159

http://web.archive.org/web/20090614155722/http://ellisparkerbutler.info/epb/bio.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Parker_Butler

An Easter Carol by Charles Dickens with guest Gina Dalfonzo Apr 19, 2021

The Long-Awaited, Over Due Easter Episode is here... and since the Eastern Orthodox Church apparently doesn't recognize Easter until May 2nd... I guess it's still early?

Anyway, in today's episode I have author and blogger Gina Dalfonzo on to talk about Dickens' The Life of Our Lord, and we end up chatting about A Tale of Two Cities... though I don't mention it in the podcast, I think Tale of Two Cities might qualify as an "Easter Carol" - a great story to read every year at Easter time!

I also finish reading The Life of Our Lord and offer up a new book recommendation: "Christmas: A Biography" by Judith Flanders.

Links: Dickensblog: https://dickensblog.typepad.com/

Christmas: A Biography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWGZC1F/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Help Support the Show:

Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:48 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendation: Christmas: A Biography

05:27 Interview with author Gina Dalfonzo about “The Life of Our Lord”

48:35 Story Time: The Life of Our Lord, part 3

01:01:28 Some concluding thoughts on Easter

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307

Christmas in Rudolph, NY with author Vicki Delany Apr 02, 2021

"God rest ye murdered gentlemen let nothing you dismay..."

Can a murder mystery be cozy? It can when in the capable hands of author Vicki Delany and her cozy mystery series, The Year-Round Christmas Mystery series. We head to Canada for a wonderful chat about her books. Unfortunately Rudolph, NY, where the series is set and Christmas is celebrated year round, is NOT a real place... but a Christmas podcast host can dream, right? And besides, who wouldn't want to catch a sight of Santa in his swimsuit, am I right?.... Hello? Anyone? Just me?

After my talk with Vicki I read another selection from The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens and I have a serious moment and share some Easter meditations I've been thinking on lately. I also share another listener memory and talk about some Christmas snacks.

Grab your egg nog (yum!) and some marshmallow peeps (barf), it's a Christmas and Easter episode!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:17 Listener Memory and Christmas snacks!

07:21 Author Interview: Vicki Delany

41:18 The Life of Our Lord, part 2

57:52 My Easter Meditations

01:01:37 Conclusion

Author Website: http://vickidelany.com/

Book: "Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen" https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Gentlemen-Year-Round-Christmas-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00SI0B5R6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HCUFIRORTT6H&dchild=1&keywords=rest+ye+murdered+gentlemen&qid=1616361097&sprefix=Rest+ye+murder%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

Help Support the Show:

Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Music

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Earnest by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100248

The Life of Our Lord: A Brief Look at the Gospel According to Dickens Mar 22, 2021

Happy Easter month, to those who celebrate! In today's episode I talk a little bit about Charles Dickens' gospel, The Life of Our Lord, that he wrote for his children. Since this is primarily a Christmas podcast, I read from his chapters about the birth and early life of Christ.

I also share a listener's thoughts about a different perspective on A Christmas Carol, give a book recommendation for this month's Cozy Christmas Book Corner, and I share a memory of mine that explains why the carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" has haunted my nightmares.

Author Website: http://vickidelany.com/

Book: "Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen" https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Gentlemen-Year-Round-Christmas-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00SI0B5R6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HCUFIRORTT6H&dchild=1&keywords=rest+ye+murdered+gentlemen&qid=1616361097&sprefix=Rest+ye+murder%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:13 Listener Memory: A different perspective on A Christmas Carol

7:15 Cozy Christmas Book Corner: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany

11:17 My Christmas Memory: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

15:33 Introduction to The Life of Our Lord

19:12 Christmas Story: The Life of Our Lord Chapters 1-2

26:37 Closing Comments

Help Support the Show:

Buy Me a Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast

Music

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk)

Licensed under Creative

Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Connor the Reindeer? (and More Holly Jolly Fun with Grace) Feb 22, 2021

Winter is in full swing, and Grace and I have the giggles today. I ask her some Holly Jolly Christmas questions and they quickly spiral into moments of laughter as we're interrupted by her Teddy Bears, we try to figure out the names of Santa's reindeer, and I'm reminded how nice a kid she is when I ask her the question: if you could have any gift on your wishlist what would it be? Her answer surprised me!

I also share another listener memory from Rick, and how the song "Downtown" puts him in a Christmas mood, I recommend a book, and read the story "The Set of Poe" by George Ade.

Though I don't mention it in the episode, we just hit 30,000 downloads! Thank you THANK YOU for all who have been listening this past year. I'm overwhelmed and grateful for you all!

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Holly Jolly Christmas with Gracie

19:37 Listener Memory

25:08 Cozy Christmas Book Corner: A Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton

31:47 Story: The Set of Poe by George Ade

45:15 Concluding Thoughts

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270

https://bethkempton.com/christmas/

Christmas with Mr. Pickwick Feb 08, 2021

Welcome to the start of season 2!

In today's episode, I share with you what has been keeping me in the Christmas mood (hint: snow, cookies, and music); Then I share an email from our listener Rick who writes to tell about his favorite Christmas movies - and he has some shocking and very strict guidelines on what counts as a Christmas movie. Then, I read the Christmas chapter from Charles Dickens' first novel, The Pickwick Papers.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and come on in by the fire!

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

0:58 Deck the Halls: Winter Weather and Cookies https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chewy-pumpkin-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/

03:50 Listener Memory: Rick's Favorite Christmas movies

09:58 Introduction and background for The Pickwick Papers

12:12 The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 30

36:50 Thoughts on the story, plans for upcoming episodes, and closing comments.

PS: Gracie will be on next weeks episode, we didn't have time to record anything together this past week.

Music:

Deck the Halls and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1

Feliz Navidad! A Christmas 2020 Recap Jan 19, 2021

It's the final episode of the 2020 Christmas season, and we've got a full and fun episode ahead.

I read another great memory from our listener Rick... we learn that sometimes gift giving can be a fun, but complicated, process. Then I interview Manny, the host of the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast and we talk about his podcast, paying it forward, and the magic of Santa.

After that, Gracie and I talk about her Christmas and some of the Teddy Bears she got, a couple of snow storms we experienced, and a (Covid Safe) Christmas surprise trip we were able to take.

I wrap up the first season with some reflections and stats about the show. I am overwhelmed by how you the listeners responded to the show. The show ends with a reading of Susan Noyes Anderson's poem, "Christmas Past: The Afterglow" which is a fitting end to a wonderful Christmas season.

See you all in a couple of weeks for Season 2!

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:23 Listener Memory

5:00 Interview with Manny from the Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad podcast

38:13 Gracie’s Christmas

54:35 Season One Recap

01:02:12 Poem: Christmas Past: The Afterglow by Susan Noyes Anderson https://susannoyesandersonpoems.com/

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Noel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood Jan 09, 2021

Look out everyone, it's a flood of books! In today's episode I look at two different Christmas traditions - Jólabókaflóð the Icelandic celebration of books at Christmas, and Epiphany, the holiday that commemorates the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus.

In the Jólabókaflóð segment, I participate in the Christmas Carol Book Tag prompt in which I answer 8 Christmas Carol inspired questions about books.

In the Epiphany segment, I read the account of the Magi from Matthew Chapter 2, and then I read a couple of poems by Cecil Frances Alexander: "Once in Royal David's City" and "The Adoration of the Wise Men". I take a few minutes to reflect on the lessons from the story of the Wise Men. I don't know how you are supposed to celebrate Epiphany, but I enjoyed putting this together.

Oh, and tucked in between the segments is a wonderful listener memory from Rick. I know you'll enjoy his story, and we are going to hear more from him in the future.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

2:45 Jólabókaflóð: The Christmas Book Flood

5:45 Booktube’s Christmas Carol Book Tag - Hear art answer 8 bookish prompt questions and you’ll get to hear some of his favorites.

18:00 Listener memory from Rick

22:40 The story of the Wise men, from Matthew 2:1-12

29:04 2 Poems by Cecil Frances Alexander and Epiphany reflections

Music: Deck the Halls, by Kevin MacLeod

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Music: [We Three Celtic Kings] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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A Cozy Christmas Clatter with guest Todd Killian Dec 28, 2020

In today's episode, Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter stops by and we enjoy a cozy chat. (This is the full interview that you heard a portion of in the Christmas Extravaganza episode.) Todd and I talk about:

-podcasting

-working at the USPS

-The Weather, Family, and Christmas

-The Killian Family Cookie Day

-Christmas Trees

-An exclusive never-before-told Todd Killian Christmas memory!

-I also share a story with Todd about why my sister sends me a penny at Christmas.

Check out Todd's podcast at https://www.christmasclatter.com/ and sign up for his upcoming newsletter!

I'll be back in a few days with an episode with a story and some listener memories. Take care everyone and have a Merry Christmas!

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The Super Awesome Christmas Podcasters Christmas Extravaganza 2020!!!! Dec 23, 2020

Merry Christmas everyone! Come on in, the Cozy Christmas Podcast is ready for an exciting Christmas celebration! I've gathered together some of our favorite podcasters to celebrate the best day of the year!

Manny from Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad is reporting live from the North Pole. What do you think he'll see while he's there?

We also have musical guests, some stories, and a lot of Christmas cheer. So come on in and enjoy the show! And Merry Christmas!

Timestamps:

1:02 Commercial: Waist Watchers

2:07 On Location with Manny, part 1

5:30 Snow in Southtown Apostrophe Song

8:50 Interview with Todd Killian, part 1 (part 2 coming in an upcoming episode)

21:00 Our Salute to the Post Office with the Chardon Polka Band

25:24 Commercial: Records

26:15 On Location with Manny, part 2

28:05 Caroling with Gerry & Little #1

29:30 Story Time

38:25 On Location with Manny, part 3

40:50 It’s Christmastime with Johanna Jones

46:00 On Location with Manny, part 4

54:15 Christmas Reflections and Thanks you’s!

Get Your Christmas On!/Polka Will Never Die! Dec 20, 2020

We have a tale of two musicians today in this 2nd part from yesterday's Cozy Christmas Music episode.

First up is singer/songwriter Lucas Morgan. He is 17yo high school student who has just made his first album, called "Get Your Christmas On". It was so fun talking to a young man who knows what he wants to do and is going after it with passion. We chat about his album, his favorite music, and Christmas! Keep an eye on this kid - I think he's going to do great things!

You can find his album on amazon or sample it on youtube.

Here is his website: https://lucashuntermorgan.wixsite.com/lucasmorganmusic

His Spotify link: Grab your Christmas bratwursts everyone, because next I talk to Jake from the Chardon Polka Band. Like Lucas, he began to get interested in music while in school. Now he is a full time musician and brings the joy of polka music where he goes. Their new album, A Very Polka Christmas, brings some much needed fun to 2020. Hit the links below for more info and music! It's polka-liscious. www.chardonpolkaband.com facebook.com/thechardonpolkaband http://www.youtube.com/thechardonpolkaband

Cozy Christmas Music (with special guest Scott Newman) Dec 19, 2020

It's time to relax and take a deep breath and listen to music! Scott from the Jingle Jank podcast stops by to share some cozy Christmas songs and it will put you in the mood to stare out your window watching it snow all day...

Gracie and I get together to do a mad-lib version of a letter to Santa, and I surprise Gracie by telling her that I am going to mail it to Santa. You won't believe what she ends up asking Santa for Christmas.

Jingle Jank Podcast

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Have Yourself a Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry Davilla Dec 17, 2020

Have yourself a Totally Rad Christmas, Dudes!

Today's guest is THE Gerry Davilla from A Totally Rad Christmas, and as you can tell right from the beginning, this episode is far out and gnarly and... all those other 1980's terms I can't remember. It begins with my very worst impression of one of my very favorite podcasters... and it derails from there... as you'll hear in the interview, I left all the bloopers in. :-)

Gerry and I get together and we laughed a lot, we told stories, we talked about movies, about the 80's, we had some moments of loud laughter and deep thoughts about our families and a little bit about faith, too. Come sit with us by the cozy Christmas fire, and enjoy today's episode!

I share a story a listener sent me about a special memory she has of her grandpa, and then I read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and reflect on the story for a few moments.

There's a lot of fun you won't want to miss! Later dudes...

Music Credits:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1

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SILENT NIGHT by John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens Dec 14, 2020

The 2nd part of the Christmas Carol episode - and we're going back to the theater, sort of...

Charles Dickens died in 1870 but his legacy continues on strongly to this day. He is often synonymous with Christmas, and for good reason. 150 years after his death, Charles' great-great grandson Gerald Dickens keeps the family legacy going by performing in one man theatrical performances of A Christmas Carol and other works of Dickens.

Today Gerald stops by to chat about the story, Charles Dickens, Christmas, and the film version of his one man play that he just recorded this year.

See the film here: https://byerschoiceltd.vhx.tv/?campaign=geralddickens

Gerald also blogs about his travels as he does various theatrical performances: https://geralddickens.wordpress.com/

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The Redemption of Scrooge (with Author Gina Dalfonzo) Dec 12, 2020

It's Part 1 of a 2 Part episode focused on A Christmas Carol!

In today's episode, I sit down with author Gina Dalfonzo and talk about the theme of redemption in A Christmas Carol. She had a new book published this year called The Gospel in Dickens, and if you're interested in the theology of Charles Dickens you should check it out.

So come on in, sit down by the Christmas fire as we discuss some of the theology found in A Christmas Carol.

And stay tuned for the next episode - it's dropping on December 14, and we will have a very special guest who comes by to chat more about A Christmas Carol.

Note: Religion can be a touchy subject. I know that all my listeners will have different views in their beliefs, and I in no way want to exclude anyone from this episode or the conversation. I'm here to learn and my hope is that this episode gives us all a deeper understanding of the text of A Christmas Carol and the religious beliefs of Charles Dickens that did influence a lot of his writing.

More about Gina Dalfonzo:

Dickensblog

The Gospel in Dickens

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Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

It's Christmas Time... Already? with special guest Johanna Jones Dec 10, 2020

It's Christmas time everyone! And Grace and I get the opportunity to interview singer Johanna Jones about her new album "It's Christmastime"... the album is out already, (which I completely flubbed on, blame it on the COVID brain I had at the time lol!) and it's available everywhere. (See link below!)

Then Grace and I discuss our thoughts about the new interactive Zoom play put on by the Birmingham Children's Theater. And finally I read a couple of selections from Nancy Carey Johnson's book A Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories.

Christmastime is here, whether you are ready or not!

It's Christmastime Album

Birmingham Children's Theater: www.bct123.org/north-pole

The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories book

I don't talk about it in the show, but Christmas Time in the City podcast is awesome. Check it out!

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Episode Outline:

01:00 Johanna Jones Interview

33:12 Christmas in the City Promo

34:00 ELVES: The Experience

47:00 Story Time from Vermont Homesteader's Select Readings

53:10 Brilliant Closing Remarks

A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide with Rachel McMillan Dec 07, 2020

Pack your bags and grab your movie popcorn we're going to Canada... I visit with author and Christmas movie lover Rachel McMillan and her new book "A Very Merry Holiday Movie Guide"! If you have a movie fan in your life - especially fans of Hallmark Christmas movies, this book is a great gift idea.

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089K2BVBW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Rachel McMillan's Website: https://www.rachelmcmillan.net/

I also read an entry from my wife's blog who is writing some advent reflections this year. https://togetherforgood.wordpress.com/

The Birmingham Children's Theatre Saves Christmas (with Guests Sina Skates and Alex Ungerman) Dec 04, 2020

I have more fun than is allowed interviewing playwright Sina Skates and Director Alex Ungerman of The Birmingham Children's Theatre. This year they are not letting COVID stop them from entertaining children and have put together an interactive play called ELVES: The Experience that will be hosted over Zoom. Grace and I will give a review of the play in an upcoming episode, but for now, enjoy this energetic discussion of their play, the theatre, and, of course, Christmas!

Be sure to check out the show notes too as I have a lot of links mentioned in the episode:

Buy tickets here: https://www.bct123.org/north-pole

BCT Website: https://www.bct123.org/

ELVES Playbill https://www.bct123.org/the-elves

Help support the BCT: https://www.bct123.org/donate

BCT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhAMEOPdFouDGPYk1Tt39w/featured

I think this is the play that Alex mentioned - there's an online version! Christmas at Pemberley: https://mainstreettheater.com/christmas-at-pemberley/

This is the film ballet version of A Christmas Carol I was trying to remember. It looks like it is coming out only in movie theaters and I'm not sure where or how to watch it, but the featurette looks amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBXXC3nL56M&t=1s

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Music:

Silent Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Christmas Presence with Rehya Stevens Nov 30, 2020

(This episode was delayed because of COVID, and was supposed to air before Thanksgiving. That's why you'll hear me talk about Thanksgiving as if it were still coming.)

No, not presents... PRESENCE.

In today's episode I interview singer songwriter Rehya Stevens. We talk about her album Celebrate and we have a lot of laughs sharing Christmas memories. We talk about the importance of giving our presence - that's with a "c" not "t"! - and being there for our family and each other this during this difficult time. This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've had so far, and I can't wait for you all to hear it.

My listener memory comes from my sister, and she talks about the joy of baking Christmas cookies with our Grandma.

I know it's past Thanksgiving, but I have another Thanksgiving story to share: I read A Mystery in the Kitchen by Olive Thorne Miller. It's a tender story of a sister named Jessie who's brother has run away from home. And why is Jessie sneaking around in the kitchen?

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The song that follows the story is called Song for a Winter's Night by The Nancies. It's a beautiful song, and you should check them out.

Music:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Song for a Winters Night

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Christmas Eve

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A Cozy Thanksgiving (with Guest Brian Earl) Nov 26, 2020

Grab a plate of turkey, stuffing and gravy and enjoy this extra cozy episode! I interview Brian Earl from the Christmas Past Podcast, and we chat about the origins of our podcasts, Christmas (of course!), and in the time-honored Thanksgiving tradition we share what we are thankful. Even though it's been a rough year for everyone, we find we have a lot to be thankful for. I hope you do too!

Then I read Louisa May Alcott's story, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. The Basset children are left on their own for a night before Thanksgiving when their parents are called away to tend their sick grandmother. How will they spend their time alone? By doing chores, reading stories by the fire, fending off a bear attack - and most daunting of all, preparing their own Thanksgiving dinner. Mother has done it every year - so how hard could it be?

(Episode Warning: Due to the extra coziness of this episode, it is advised to not listen will driving or operating heavy machinery. Listening to this episode while digesting a large turkey dinner can increase the drowsiness effect. Listener discretion is advised.)

A Simple Christmas (with guest Nancy Carey Johnson) Nov 20, 2020

Are you in the mood for a simple Christmas? In this episode, I have a phone interview with author Nancy Carey Johnson and talk about her book "The Vermont Homesteader's Christmas Memories". We talk about her book, homesteading, Christmas music, pets and we share heartwarming stories of family, friends, and Jolly the Christmas dog. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! And her book is full of many more wonderful stories.

Gracie and I have a chat about our hopes for Thanksgiving... she wants to see her Grandma and Grandpa, and I want to eat my weight in stuffing and turkey.

Then for our story, I read a couple of poems. "Christmas Carol" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, and "War Time Christmas" by World War I poet Joyce Kilmer.

Episode:

02:40 Interview with Nancy Carey Johnson

36:20 Gracie and I talk Thanksgiving!

44:18 Christmas Poems: Christmas Carol by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Wartime Christmas by Joyce Kilmer

Music Credits:

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1

SILENT NIGHT by John Vallis (johnvallis.co.uk) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Kindness, Hope, and a Dash of Christmas Magic (with guest CJ Livingstone) Nov 16, 2020

In today's episode, listener Mackenzie shares a memory of her Black Friday tradition. Then I interview author CJ Livingstone of the new Christmas book "Santa, Inc." We talk about his book, Christmas, and the power of kindness. Finally, I read Louisa May Alcott's story "Tilly's Christmas" which continues the theme of showing the power of kindness.

So with kindness, hope, and a dash of Christmas magic, I believe we can change the world!

00:30 Listener Memory

03:25 Interview with CJ Livingstone and Review of Santa, Inc

37:30 Christmas Story: Tilly's Christmas, by Louisa May Alcott

Buy Santa, Inc: https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Inc-CJ-Livingstone/dp/0997807059/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605456393&sr=8-1

Music Credits:

Away In A Manger by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1

Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

A Creative Little Christmas Nov 10, 2020

Hold on to your hats, I'm talking to three guests today!

There is a great community of Christmas fans that gather together on mymerrychristmas.com. Today I interview three of members of the website community that have used their creative talents to bring Christmas cheer.

I speak to Bill from thevillagecollector.com. He is a collector of Christmas villages and has an amazing website that showcases all of the decorative talents he and others have done over the years. We talk about his website, Christmas villages, and share some great family Christmas memories.

Then, I'm joined on the phone by new author Sandra Macauley who has written a Christmas book called "A Town Called Festive". We talk about her book, writing, and the joys of living in a small town. And of course we talk about Christmas too. https://www.amazon.com/town-Called-Festive-chances-forgiveness/dp/1621835588/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+town+called+festive&qid=1605020213&sr=8-1

And finally, Sean from The Christmas Podcasts Podcast at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ stops by and we chat about podcasting, Christmas, Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and we share some of our favorite Christmas memories.

mymerrychristmas.com has gathered together an amazing group of creative peoples of all types and hobbies. Once you've enjoyed hearing these folks come on over to the forums!

A Stress Free Christmas with Lisa Sharp Nov 03, 2020

Does the thought of planning Christmas stress you out? Are you a master procrastinator like me? Lisa is stopping by the show with some help from her website thestressfreechristmas.com. We chat about that and share some wonderful Christmas memories.

Other highlights from the show - I share some Christmas memories that reminds me the holidays can be difficult for some people but the love of family brings us back together.

Gracie and I try out some pumpkin pie pretzels (yuck!) and chocolate chip cookie brownies (sooooo yummy) and chat about Christmas, our porch swing, and bears.

Or as Dwight from “The Office” might say: Bears. Brownies. Battlestar Galactica.

I also read the fairy tale The Shoemaker and the Elves by the Brothers Grimm.

It’s a month of thanksgiving and gratitude, so come on in and make yourself at home!

The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton Oct 31, 2020

Stories for Halloween, Vol 1, Part 3 The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton by Charles Dickens.

Happy Halloween! The final story in our trilogy of terror and weirdness comes from Charles Dickens. Gabriel Grub is a mean old sexton, and we find him digging a grave late on Christmas Eve. What could possibly go wrong?

This has been a fun way to celebrate Halloween during quarantine, and also to read some classic scary Christmas stories. I'll have a new regular episode out on Monday! Stay safe, and eat lots of candy for me tonight.

Episode Music:

"Tiptoes" by Aaron Kenny

"Remembering Her", "Piano Journey" by Esther Abrami

"Maestro Tlakaelel" by Jesse Gallagher

A Kidnapped Santa Claus Oct 29, 2020

A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

Enjoy this classic Christmas story that has a dash of Halloween. Every year Santa brings toys to all the good girls and boys of the world. He is beloved by many. But there are a few who would love to see Santa fall...

Who would be nasty enough to want to see Santa gone? Say hello to the Daemons of Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Santa better watch out!

Additional material quoted:

Excerpt from the lyrics "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" by Danny Elfman

Music credits for this episode:

Aaron Kenny, "Tiptoes"

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Dark Piano Version)" - Dark Christmas Music by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

"Jingle Bells (Dark Piano Version)" by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

"In the Hall of the Mountain King (Piano Version) - Edvard Grieg by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License."

"Silent Night (Dark Piano Version)" by Myuu is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

"Jingle Bells 7" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Silent Night" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Remembering Her" by Esther Abrami All music is used under the

The Tapestried Chamber Oct 27, 2020

Cozy Christmas Podcast Presents a Special Presentation!

In the first of three special episodes for Halloween week, I read the classic 1829 ghost story "The Tapestried Chamber" by Sir Walter Scott.

"When General Browne's friend invites him to spend the week at his home, he's delighted to oblige—that is, until he spends a night in the tapestried chamber!"

We invite you to sit back, relax, and turn down the lights... and enjoy this story for Halloween!

Music for the show:

Kevin MacLeod

Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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