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December 19, 2024 23 mins
Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 7th to December 13th.   Closer to Christmas Podcast – December 7th – “18 Days, On This Date in Christmas History.” Advent Calendar House Podcast – December 8th – “Blackadder’s Christmas Carol.” Closer to Christmas Podcast – December 8th – “17 Days, Depression at […]
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You're listening to the Christmas Podcasts podcast. Sezeeez seeze. I'm

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going down this thing here. It's it's gonna hurt a
little bit, isn't it. Fred I'm not gonna lie here,
any gonna take sign give me your house on flat, Bethany.
Those are Christmas lights. I'll try not to aunt Bethany.
I knew I was handing Miss Shiels a masterpiece. All right,

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Enough of those guys, show of you emotion. Hi, everyone's
taking Hello, Marry Christmas, and welcome to the weekly podcast
round up of Christmas podcast podcast. Thank you for listening.
I'm your host, Sean. We got a big week coming up.
It's a little later because I've had a bunch of
other stuff going on. Next week being Christmas, It's also

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going to be another release late release of this podcast.
Don't forget. You can go to Christmas podcast dot com.
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you caught up on the new episodes that dropped the
past week. Hello here, are the new episodes that drop

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the week of December seventh through December thirteenth. Closer to
Christmas Podcasts and episode in December seventh titled eighteen Days
on This Date in Christmas History With eighteen days until Christmas,
Charlie talks about what happened on this date in Christmas
History advent calnder House Podcasts, and episode in December eighth
titled Blackadders Christmas Carol, It's nineteen eighty eight and the

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Spirit of Christmas just broke down Mike's bedroom door to
say hello. This edition of Scrooge Sunday turns everyone's favorite
festive tale of redemption on its head and blows it
out its enormous muscular backside. As great philanthropist and all
around softy Ebenezer Blackadder learns from watching his ancestors and
descendants that it's good to be bad. Jack Ford from

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Total Christmas Podcast joins Mike Closer to Christmas podcast in
episode December eighth titled seventeen Days Depression at Christmas Seventeen
Days though Christmas. Charlie has some ideas for dealing with
depression at Christmas. Christmas Potting podcast and episode December eighth
titled What is the Greatest Christmas Song of All Time?

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Liam Andes duke it out and ask what is the
greatest Christmas song of all time? You may be shocked
at which tune they elevate to the top spot. They
give advice on how to have a financially stress free Christmas. Plus,
with looming postal deadlines, they unpack the age old question
does anyone really want to receive or send a Christmas card?
This year? Sounds of Christmas podcast episode in December eight

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titled Michelle Malone and More Christmas Music, Ken talks to
singer songwriter Michelle Malone about last year's Christmas album and
the Christmas album we might be getting next year, which
you can get on her website right now, plus lots
of other stuff orror. For the Holiday's podcast episode December
eight titled Silent Bite, Jeff and Jay discussed their most

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anticipated movie of twenty twenty four. A special guest stops
by multiple times and they receive insight from a real vampire.
Totally Read Christmas podcast and episode in December ninth titled
Home Alone two Lost to New York with Danny Dabola.
Jerry's joined once again by his brother Danny to talk
all about the sequel to one of the best Christmas

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movies ever. Yep, it's Home Alone two lost to New York.
It was a blatant cash grab from the studio. Of course,
it has phenomenal Christmas music score composed by the great
John Williams, and who Doesn't Love? Even more over the
top Looney Tunes style comedy, paint cans check electrocution yep.
Spending nine hundred and sixty seven dollars on room service definitely,

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so grab your bricks, dip your rope in kerosene, and
defend a toy store with this episode on Home Alone
two lost in New York Christmas Past podcasts and episode
in December ninth titled Backstory their original Santa Claus parade?
Who Doesn't Love a Parade? The very idea of a procession,
usually involving costumes and music, is at least four thousand

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years old, but grand parades to kick off the Christmas
season are much newer. The kind we're most familiar with
nowadays developed when large retail chains held parades to stimulate
shopping and define a new, earlier start to the Christmas season.
All that capitalism sounds very American, but surprise, Canada beat
us to it. Christmas countdow't Show podcasts and episode in

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December ninth title Top Five Christmas Esthetics. The guys are
diving into their top five Christmas esthetics, from cozy ca
vibes to sparkly winter wonderlands. Whether you're decking the halls
or just dreaming of the perfect Christmas scene, this episode
will inspire you to get your holiday decor on point.
Danny and Eric also dish on their recent trip to

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Big Bear Lake, California, where they finally checked off the
ultimate holiday bucket list item, golfing together in the mountains.
'tis the podcast in episode in December ninth titled Red
One Is On the Move twenty twenty four's Red One
join the Alves for a jolly ride as they dashed
through tales of Anthony's trip and dive into the first

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half of the action packed, heartwarming film starring JK. Simmons,
Dwayne the Rock Johnson, and charming Chris Evans. Christmas Cousins
podcast episode in December ninth titled Unwrapping the Magic, a
gift list extravaganza with Christmas cousin Chris. Chris from Christmas
Every Minute dot Com joins Chad and Seth to talk

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about all things gifting, from nostalgic toys of Christmas past
to modern gift ideas for the hard to shop for it.
It's a warm and hilarious trip down memory lane, plus
get insider tips on making your gift giving extra special
this year. Christmas Morning podcast episode in December ninth titled
sixteen Days Until Christmas O Holy Night Song Battle. Closer

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to Christmas podcast episode in December ninth titled sixteen Days
I Saw a Red truck hauling a Christmas tree. With
sixteen Days until Christmas, Charlie tells the story of the
time he saw a large, huge Christmas tree travel down
the road and leave carnage behind. Snow and South Town
podcast at an episode December ninth titled one Chair Leg.

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Rusty and Mike review an American Christmas Carol from nineteen
seventy nine and listen to the Hillside Singers Christmas Is
from nineteen seventy two, Jose Felisiano's Felis Navidad from nineteen seventy,
Linda Bennett's Old Fashioned Christmas Daddy's Home from nineteen seventy five.
Mary's Merry Christmas podcast episode in December ninth titled Lists

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Lists Listen. In this episode, the power of making a
list of two or three is featured. Mary has a
great gift giving idea for you and a save retreat
Enjoy season's eatings podcasts and episode in December ninth titled
Second Helping. Stolen Jeweled Bread's studded with candied fruits and
nuts are hallmarks of the Christmas holiday. Fruitcake, pantone and

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yulkake are favorites, but for many this dessert is king,
resembling snow covered hills. This dessert is protected by law
and we almost lost it to history because of a
Pope's tax on Butter Glenn's traveling to Germany to explore
the history and origins of stolen TGI podcast episode in
December tenth titled Yes Dear, all I Want for Christmas

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is my dead Uncle's cash. Matt decided to talk about
one of the most overlooked shows from the early two thousands.
Yes Dear, Matt talks about his history with the show
and whether or not this episode should be deemed a
Christmas classic. Cozy Christmas podcast episode in December tenth titled
Christmas Cookies with a Dash of Arsenic an interview with
Cozy Mystery writer Jessica Thompson. Cozy Mystery writer Jessica Thompson

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returns to talk with Art about a new Christmas theme
short story collection coming out called A Cookie of a Scoundrel.
They talk a bit about her series The Caterer's Guide
to Crime, along with some of their favorite Christmas foods.
They also talk about some of their favorite Christmas reads,
their Mutual love of a Christmas Carol, and more. Advan
Calendarhouse podcast episode in December tenth titled The Love Boat

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The Christmas Presence. It's nineteen eighty two and Mike is
trapped at sea while Mickey Rooney butts into everyone's conversation.
Join Mike, Guy Hutchinson, and William Bruce as they embark
on a Christmas cruise aboard the Pacific Princess for a
very merry episode of The Love Boat featuring Marie McCormick,
Donnie Osmon, and Mickey Rooney as an angel in disguise

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as your nosy neighbor. Christmas Cousins podcast episode in December
tenth titled Countdown to the Countdown Hallmark final full weekend preview.
It's the last of the new Hallmark Christmas Movies for
twenty twenty four, and Seth and Chad are diving into
the final four, from Small Town Romance to Snowfield Shenanigans.
They discuss which movie to review next, but will Seth

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actually watched this one? Tune in as they share their picks, predictions,
and banter about the latest holiday movie. Magic Christmas Morning
podcast episode in December tenth titled fifteen Days Until Christmas.
Original Christmas Song Battle Closer to Christmas podcast episode in
December tenth titled fifteen Days Norman Rockwells Christmas Art With

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fifteen Days Until Christmas, Charlie talks about how Norman Rockwell's
art often depicts real life America and he also has
some Christmas themed art. Lost Christmas podcast and episode in
December tenth titled Father Christmas Origins, Legends and the wild
Men of Winter. Who is Father Christmas and how is
he different from Saint Nicholas. In this episode, Jeff unwrapped

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it's the fascinating history of Father Christmas, from his roots
in British folklore to his evolution into a symbol of
holiday cheer. Learn how an ancient pagan tradition like the
Mysterious Green Man and Wildman of Winter influenced the stories
and imagery of this festive figure. He also explores how
Father Christmas differs from the saintly Saint Nicholas and how

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their tales became intertwined in holiday lore. Discover the rich
mixture of myths, traditions, and cultural shifts that shaped Father
Christmas into a beloved holiday icon. Sounds of Christmas podcast
episode December tenth, titled Kevin McGrath Wishes You the Biggest
Merry Indie Christmas Yet. Ken talks to writer Kevin McGrath

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about his latest Christmas compilation He's put together, which is
a massive sixty five song track list. Stay Balls the
Missiletil Christmas podcast episode December tenth titled It's a Wonderful
Life Festival. Mary and Ricky's guest is Kelly Redder, a
voluntar and worker with It's a Wonderful Life Festival. Totally

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Read Christmas podcast episode December eleventh, title Disney's Very Merry
Christmas Songs with Mike and Charlie. Disney's sing Along Songs
was a series of videos first released in October of
nineteen eighty six, Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Edvan Calenderhouse
and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and AGU Designs
joined Jerry to break down one of the releases, Disney's

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Very Merry Christmas Songs Canon versus check color changing lyrics
got them offbeat claps from Mickey's Christmas Carol spliced in Definitely,
So grab your songbook, put on an oversized coat and
sing along to this episode Christmas Past podcast and episode
December eleventh titled Backstory? Why is Christmas on December twenty fifth?

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If Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and we celebrated
on December twenty fifth, then Jesus must have been born
on that day, right, Not so fast. We actually have
no good idea when Jesus was born, and besides, the
observance of his birth on December twenty fifth is a
fourth century contrivance. But why December twenty fifth of All Days?
Professor and author Michael Fuley joins Brian to make sense

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of it all Mary Britsmas Podcast said episode December eleventh
titled stay Another Day to be outnumbered? This Christmas. Adam
takes a look at a boy band called East seventeen
telling us to stay another day, chats about some outnumbered
parents back in twenty eleven, and discusses some more festive
emergency questions about notativities and quality street Christmas Cousins podcast

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episode in December eleventh titled My Favorite Christmas Ever. Brian
Earl of Christmas Past podcast. In the latest installment of
My Favorite Christmas Ever series, Chat is joined by Brian Earl,
host of the Christmas Past podcast. Brian takes a stroll
down memory lane, sharing the magical details of his most
cherished Christmas, from favorite traditions to the moments that define

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the season. You'll feel the joy of Christmas Past. Christmas
Morning podcast December eleventh titled fourteen Days Until Christmas Rocking
Around the Christmas Tree song Battle Closer to Christmas podcast
episode December eleventh titled fourteen Days The Cinnamon Bear. With
fourteen Days until Christmas, Charlie asks if you have ever
heard of the story the Cinnamon Bear. Holly Jolly EXMASU

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podcast episode December eleventh titled Xmas Stars on seventy eight.
Scott talks about a selection of his Christmas seventy eights
TJI podcast episode in December twelfth titled The List SNL
Christmas Skits, Matt makes his way to thirty Rock and
transported back in time to take a look back at
some of the best Christmas skits from Saturday Night Live

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in his latest episode of the List Advent Calenderhouse podcast.
In episode December twelfth titled Alien Christmas, It's twenty twenty
and a gift wrapped puppy lick Mike's face and made
his skin turn blue. From the Chiodo Brothers comes a
charming stop motion Christmas special about how an alien invasion
of the North Pole almost ruined Christmas and the entire

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planet's gravity, but also Christmas, plus a killer clowns from
outer space, Easter Egg, some cameos from Elf and Santa
with nunchucks. Michael D. Giovanni and Sammy Hayne joined in
on the Fawn Christmas Cousins podcast episode in December twelfth
titled Bonus Mini Episode. Seth's Advent Calendar's Adventure in his

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ongoing journey of festive discovery, Seth has taken another holiday
leap his very first Advent Calendar. What did he choose
what surprises a weight behind those tiny doors and will
he dive into it live on air. Join Chad and
Seth for this delightfully festive and curiosity Field episode. Christmas
Morning podcast episode in December twelfth title thirteen Days Until Christmas,

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Blue Christmas Song Battle. Closer to Christmas podcast episode in
December twelfth title thirteen Days Which Grinch is Your Grinch?
With thirteen Days until Christmas, Charlie wonders which version of
the Grinch is your favorite? Twelve Songs of Christmas podcast
episode December twelfth titled Porcupine Tree, e Arenas and Evermore.
Nest Alex has excerpts from longer interviews that will run

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at a full length next season. Stephen Wilson is the
driving force behind the British art rock band Porcupine Tree,
and last year, on a challenge, he used artificial intelligence
to write a Christmas song, something he felt that he
couldn't do on his own. The second interview is with
e Arenas, the longtime bass player with Chicano Batman. They

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talk about his relationship with the band as it enters
an indefinite hiatus, and how he started a yearly project
of making songs that he considered Cumbia Navidena, a genre
he invented with Cumbia's for the Holiday. Then Alex talks
to Kelsey Wilburn of New Orleans Americana band Evermore Nest.
In twenty fifteen, Alex wrote a story for The New

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Orleans Advocate on her first Christmas song, Christmas with You
Marry Me, which at the time doubled as a Christmas
song and a celebration of the Supreme Court affirming the
rights of same sex couples to marry. As she explains,
it also served as a quasi proposal to her partner.
Sounds of Christmas podcast episode December twelfth, title It's Christmas

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with Tower of Power, Ken talks to Tower of Power
founding member Emilio Castillo on a break from their current tour.
They talk about Tower of Power's new and first Christmas album,
It's Christmas, their Holidays and Hits tour, and some of
their plans for twenty twenty five. Totally Rad Christmas Podcasts
episode December thirteenth, titled Jethro Tull, Jack Frost and the

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Hooded Crow with Ken and Scott Jerry has Ken Kessler
from Sounds of Christmas and scot Leopold from Hali Jaly
xmasu on to talk about the folksy prog rock band
Jethro Taal. They break down two of the Christmas songs
by Jethro Tal Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow and
another Christmas song flute yep, folk and fantasy themes uh huh,
heavy metal and hard rock Nope, not at all. Sorry,

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So grab your flute, strike a flamingo pos and listen
to this episode on Jethro Tall, Jack Frost and the
Hooded Kroll. Cozy Christmas podcast episode in December thirteenth, titled
Old Christmases by Washington Irving, Part one of three art
has the first part of a longer story called Old
Christmas by Washington Irving published in eighteen fifteen. It explores

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some of the roots of our Christmas traditions as the
main character visits a friend at Bracebridge Hall during Christmas
to experience in old fashioned Christmas. It's a story that
explores nostalgia and tradition. Twelve Days podcast episode December thirteenth,
titled Our Little Secret Mary Xmas. Karen Dan discussed the
past decade of pop culture events, Family dynamics and Christmas

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Movies and what makes a bad movie Good? Total Christmas
Podcast and episode December thirteenth, titled Return to the Christmas Village.
First up at Santa Claus is Not coming to Town
and listener Timothy Dumont has shared the story of how
he spoiled the myth of Santa to a bunch of
tea teenagers. Do you know the difference between a sidewalk
and pavement? While there isn't one? And in do you

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Hear What I Hear? Bob Baker explains it all. Then
it's Jack's yearly visit to Shilly and Frank Arnold's Christmas Village.
It's a true work of art. Next up, Jack chats
with Stephen A. McKay. He's a historical fiction writer and
each year he writes a novella or short story featuring
the characters from his Robinhood series. This year's book has

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two stories, The Heretic of Halton Price Priory and The
Winter Hunt. They also play while Sail the Night Away,
a song written by Stephen and his podcast co host.
The episode's version of a Christmas Carol is Blackadder's Christmas Carol,
but if you want to hear it you'll have to
go to the advent Calenderhouse podcast Worry chats about it
with the host Mike Westfall. Then Bob Baker is back

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with spread a smile of Joy. The best way to
spread Christmas chair is singing loud for all to hear,
So why not go carol singing this year and spread
some joy around your neighborhood. Then Jeanie Mulligan is back
to have another go at the quiz. This episode's recommendation
is I'm not complaining with Robin and Juno. Christmas Past
Podcast an episode on December thirteenth, titled Backstory Gremlins forty

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years ago, audiences got into the Christmas spirit by watching
a little green creature get killed in a blunder. Gremlins
was more than a movie that combined horror, comedy, gory,
violencek and Christmas. It was a massive pop culture phenomenon
on one of the last movies of its kind to
be rated. Pg Alonzo Douraldi, film critic, podcast or and
author of Have Yourself a Movie, Little Christmas and Hollywood Pride,

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joins Brian to discuss this iconic eighties hit. Christmas Cousins
podcast episode on December thirteenth titled Tasting Christmas Trader Joe's
Dessert Hal Edition Amazing Fines, Shadd and Seth back for
one of the most anticipated episodes of the season, Trader
Joe's Holiday Finds. Joined by the King of All super

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Fans lead, they taste, rate, and review an array of
magical desserts and holiday treats. Which items are must haves?
Which ones might be left on the shelf. It's a
merry sugary adventure you won't want to miss. Christmas Morning
podcast episode December thirteenth title twelve Days Until Christmas instrumental
Friday song Battle Closer to Christmas. Podcast episode in December thirteenth,

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title twelve Days Angels with Filthy Souls With twelve Days
until Christmas, Charlie wonders if Angels with Filthy Souls is
a real movie. Christmas Potting podcast episode in December thirteenth
titled Can You charge guests who come to your place
for Christmas Dinner? Liam and Ess look at the top
four Christmas foods they must see on our tables this year,

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otherwise it just won't be Christmas. Are you planning on
playing some fun games on Christmas Day? Is it lame
or a great festive distraction? While the hosts are frantically preparing. Plus,
should you charge your guests who come to your home
off for Christmas Dinner? How would you feel if you
were asked to pay to stay? This Christmas Lost Christmas

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podcas And Episode December thirteenth, titled what makes a Christmas Movie?
Debating the rules and defining the classics? Is Diehard a
Christmas Movie? What about Gremlins? Or The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jeff tackles the age old debate what is and isn't
a Christmas movie? Join him as he breaks down the
rules and criteria that define a holiday classic. Does the

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movie need to take place during Christmas? Is he focus
on holiday themes required? Or can a backdrop of snow
and lights suffice? He explores fan favorite films, controversial choices,
and some unexpected titles that just might qualify as Christmas movies.
Whether you're a team traditional, It's a Wonderful Life Home
Alone or a love and unconventional twist Batman Returns anyone,

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this episode will have you rethinking your holiday watch list.
Kill Bob breaks over. That's gonna wrap up this weekly
podcast around up of Christmas podcast podcast. Big thanks to
all the podcasters on a website for sharing the love
of Christmas with us and the listeners out there. Also
want to thank Jeff westover My Merry Christmas for everything
he does as well. Big thanks to you for listening

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to this podcast. Please go to Christmas podcast dot com
review any or all of the podcasts we have there.
Also check the links to those podcast websites so you
can go download any or all of their episodes you
like for your listening pleasure. You can find Christmas podcast
podcasts and Apple podcasts, Google Play, iHeartRadio, or anywhere you
get your podcasts from. We're also on Facebook, Twitter, and

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Blue Sky at Sean dash CPP. Once again, I'd like
to thank you for listening to the podcast round up
of Christmas podcast podcasts and remember, stay safe, keep the
spirit of Christmas in your heart, and if you need me,
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