Christmas Stocking Podcast

It’s been a hot summer in some places, a cool one in others (like mine). Either way, we still need some Christmas, right? This is a pretty summery episode, I think. Lots more Christmas at MyChristmasStocking.net, on Twitter.com/XmasStocking, and on Facebook.  Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. You can also get in touch by phone, see pictures and videos [...]

The east has had record breaking heat, and all the United States has felt the heat at one point or another. Soon it will be time to cool off with more Christmas music and fun on the Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular. Contribute by going to http://MyChristmasStocking.net and calling us, and/or email music and other [...]

From August 2008: When you need to escape the summer heat, or you just need to feel a little Christmas, pop on the Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular, chock full of extra music, some fun holiday facts and a little holiday advice, too.  See more at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. I’m looking for music.  [...]

From Christmas ’07: My family’s favorite holiday movie is the original Miracle on 34th Street. I love Santa Claus. There’s a lot you may not know; you’ll get the info in this episode. Tell us about your miracle at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . Oh, yes–Merry Christmas! Background music: “Jingle Bells” by The Eden Symphony [...]

From Christmas ’07: The most famous ghost story is also one of the most famous Christmas stories, and we look at the story behind the story. Tell us your Christmas story at MyChristmasStocking.net, email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” by Frank McConnell (from “Christmas Guitar – [...]

From Christmas ’07: Too cold for you? Then travel to South America with the Christmas Stocking to see how they celebrate there. Then let us know how you celebrate at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by The Mambo Folk (from [...]

From Christmas ’07: A ballet that is almost synonymous with Christmas, the Nutcracker was not a favorite of Mr. Tchaikovsky, although it grew on him. You’ll find out more and hear some music from The Nutcracker Suite in this episode. Comment at MyChristmasStocking.net, email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Thanks, Melissa, for calling and wishing [...]

From Christmas ’07: A change of pace this episode. Suzy Clemens, the daughter of Mark Twain, received at least one letter from Santa Claus. Can you imagine? That would be so cool! We will look over her shoulder and read it. Let me know what you think of this special episode at MyChristmasStocking.net. Or email [...]

From Christmas ’07: So many countries, so little time…but we try to cover as many as we can. Africa sounds like a great place to spend Christmas. How do you celebrate? Tell us at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . Background music: “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Tommy Harden (from “Peace On Earth”) [...]

From Christmas ’07: A lot of what we know as Christmas came from the Victorian era, and some earlier traditions that we enjoy today were revived in the Victorian era. Tell us your favorite traditions at MyChristmasStocking.net. Or email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” by The Columba Minstrels [...]

From Christmas ’07: This year, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City has some 21st century improvements. And there is no improving on the Grinch! Let us know about your Christmas tree, or your Grinch, at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Christmas Tree” by Jenny Crook (from “Christmas [...]

From Christmas ’07: Black Friday is here again, and we look at what the shopping season will be like this year, along with the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, celebrating their 100th anniversary. Go to MyChristmasStocking.net to comment. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “Skating” by Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra (from “Carol Of The Bells”) Buy at [...]

From Thanksgiving ’07. All-new for 2007! It’s not Thanksgiving without parades, and this year we will look at a bunch of the parades that usher in the Christmas season. Let us know what you think at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “A Christmas Prelude” by US Air Force Band Of Mid [...]

From September 2007 Lots of news! A new main page: MyChristmasStocking.NET.  And new e-mail, too: Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. All that and a little more, too. It’s just a quick hello. I hope you’ll hello me back. Background music: “O Christmas Tree” by Robb McCormick (from Soundclick.com) (here’s his myspace page) My Odeo Channel (odeo/24bd84af2ba6eb30)

From August 2007. Just as the heat becomes old and tired in much of the country and intolerable in others, the Christmas Stocking comes through with a music-filled episode, along with a few tidbits on how some of the summertime Christmas celebrations go down around the equator and below. MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. If [...]

From Christmas ’06: Our look at the happiest time of year comes to an end with Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. Listen to find out ways many people finish out the Christmas season. And please keep your subscription open for future projects. Thanks for all the downloads, and make sure you come back next year! [...]

From Christmas ’06: Santa is coming soon, and one of his Christmas elves, Norman, spills some secrets about him! Plus, a great barbershop version of “Jingle Bells.” MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: Birth to the Savior by Rejoice (from GarageBand.com) “Jingle Bells” (mp3) by Chris Goddard from “An Acoustic Christmas with Chris [...]

From Christmas ’06: Plenty of music this time. And perhaps the craziest part of the Christmas season is the shopping. How long have we been doing it and how much of it will we be doing it are questions answered on the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . Background music: “Carol of the [...]

From Christmas ’06: How was a Middle Ages Christmas different? For one thing, no one got an iPod. Find out how they celebrated way back when on this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “What Child is This” by Stephen Bashaw. I found it at feelslikechristmas.com “Jingle Bells” [...]

From Christmas ’06: All kinds of people celebrate Christmas all over the world! We travel around Asia in this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “Oh Holy Night” by Chris Goddard (from “An Acoustic Christmas with Chris Goddard”)Milomix Productions Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Featured songs: [...]

From Christmas ’06: Sure, holly and ivy are pretty, but what do they mean? We look at that and mistletoe and poinsettias, too, in this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “Pat-a-Pan” by the St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir (from Columbia, South Carolina, music from GarageBand.com) “Silent Night” [...]

From Christmas ’06: Christmas has not always been a shopping fest. When did people start celebrating the birth of Christ in December (or so)? Why this time of year? Find out in the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “The First Noel” by Linda Gentille from “A Gentille Christmas” SnailWorx Buy at [...]

From Christmas ’06: A really big tree, and the one the world thinks of when they think of America’s Christmas Tree. How long have they been putting up a tree? The answer, and a really great Christmas original on the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “O Christmas Tree” by Robb [...]

From Christmas ’06: The centerpiece of holiday decorating is the Christmas tree. Why do we bring a tree inside the house and put pretty baubles on it? Where did that tradition come from? We’ll answer those questions and more on the Christmas Stocking. Comment at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “Deck the [...]

From Christmas ’06: The most anticipated shopping day of the year for many shoppers, the most dreaded for others, and for retail employees: Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. What’s up with such a forboding name for such a fun day? We’ll get into that and more on the Christmas Stocking. What is the coolest, [...]

From Christmas ’06: Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade really sets the tone. Find out where Thanksgiving Day Parades started and relive the history of the big one–Macy’s in New York. Also enjoy some great holiday music! Comment at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: [...]