KringleTalksKristmas Podcast

Happy Ber Months guys!!  Sorry it's been so long - I've had a lot going on during this year which I explain in this episode.   As mentioned in this episode I have a YouTube channel which I've started to dedicate to my travels :)  http://www.youtube.com/@KringlesAdventures   As ever you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter - @KristmasTalks And on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/   Until next time, take care, bye bye

This final episode of the season is my way of saying thanks and having a little recap of what's occurred this year!  I did forget to mention one episode from the list but I've put so many out this week alone, forgive a guy for forgetting! To you all who have joined me on this journey this year! - Thank you! I can't wait to see you all in 2024 with more fun UK Christmas stories and special guests!   Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalk  And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next year, take care, bye bye... and Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!! This bonus episode I am joined my 3 year old daughter for a very special episode to celebrate the big day! We recorded this episode a few days before the big day so some of the questions are in relation to the build up to the day.   I want to take this time to thank you all for joining me on this journey this season, I can't thank you all enough :)   I look forward to seeing you all for season 4 in 2024!!    As always you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks You can also follow me on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000 Until 2024, take care, bye bye!

As we wrap up the season, this penultimate episode focuses on Space, and specifically Christmas Space, and specifically even more, the first song ever to be played in space, Jingle Bells, in 1965! Join me and find out more!   Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks  And on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and Me!   Until tomorrow, take care, bye bye!

In our Christmas Eve Eve Eve episode, I take a look at the Christmas Dinner, where did it originate from and I give you a little inside tour of my own Christmas Dinner! Join me on this flavourful journey! Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

As we bring the season to a near close, I wanted to explore some of the best UK authors and their Christmas stories from Charles Dickens to Dr. Seuss and more!  We look at some of the best loved Christmas stories in this short episode, I hope you enjoy!   As always follow me on X, formerly known at Twitter @KristmasTalks  And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

This short, but sweet episode takes focus on Christmas UK songs and asks the question, are they truly depressing? and if so, why? And how do they stack up with our American cousins usual jolly melodies! As always, follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @ KristmasTalks Also on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

As we descend into the final week before Christmas I wanted to take a look at the traditional UK Victoria Christmas, a "Dickens" Christmas if you like! - what is it about thee Victoria era that was so special and how did it compare to Edwardian and Tudor times? Check out Brian' episode on the Dickens' Fair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NG2BlMO0o Check out the Dickens Fair here - https://dickensfair.com/stage-schedules/ Follow me on X @KristmasTalks  Also on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ Until next time, take care, bye bye! 

This episode is all about the Band-Aid Number 1 - "Do They Know It's Christmas Time", written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, it reached applause and fame after it's release in November of 1984, and was covered 3 more times with 3 different messages attached over the years; next year celebrating 40 years since it's original release.   I also spoke to Adam from Merry Britsmas about our love for Christmas from the UK, why he decided to create Merry Britsmas and what inspired him. We go through his favourite UK Christmas song and favourite UK Christmas TV special.   You can follow Adam on all platforms @MerryBritsmas As always you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks, and on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts around the world ... and me! Until next time, take care, bye bye!

In this Bonus episode I am delighted to be joined by the Totally Rad man himself, it's Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast!  We spoke all things Christmas; how Gerry got started, what his inspiration behind the pod was, and much more!  You can find all things Totally Rad Christmas over on his linktree page - https://linktr.ee/totallyradchristmas Make sure to check it out! Make sure to check out my official X page, formerly known as twitter @KristmasTalks, and also on the official Christmas podcast network, joining Gerry D and the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world, and me! Until next time folks, take care, bye bye

Today we have a special treat for you as we dive into the enchanting world of Lapland, the official hometown of Santa Claus! I discuss the origins of Lapland, where you can find, how you can get there and a UK alternative!  As always you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks, that's K R I S T M A S Talks and on the Christmas podcast network, where you can find the best in Christmas podcasts from all around the world, and me! until next time, take care. Bye bye.  

First off apologies I never got round to delivering an October episode Welcome you to Christmas Podcast Day folks! November 1st, the day when all the Christmas Podcasts from around the world, and me, send out a bonus episode, a kind of official start to the Christmas period   This years theme is A Christmas Carol, all the differing versions from A Muppets Christmas Carol, to the more recent Jim Carrey adaptation.   Thanks as always for joining me here of KringleTalksXmas, not long to go now until we officially ramp things up and get underway into this 2023 season so stay tuned and listen out for future episodes. Make sure to check out my official X page, formerly known as twitter @KristmasTalks, that's K R I S T M A S Talks, and also on the official Christmas podcast network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world, and me! Until next time folks, take care, bye bye

What was Christmas like in the UK in the 90s? What were the bestsellling toys? What were the best stores to visit? And what were the Number 1s during the 90s? Follow me and find out!   Enjoy! Follow me on Twitter/ X @KristmasTalks   Take Car, Bye bye!

Lets talk about Christmas Markets, in particular UK ones! I spoke about the history of Christmas markets  and where they originate from, you can check out Season 1, Episode 9 for all of that if you wish to before delving into this! But I discuss Christmas Markets for 2023!  Follow me on Twitter @KristmasTalks And on the Christmas Podcast Network! The best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world... and me! Take Care, Bye bye

Let's talk Gingerbread! Where does it originate from and why does it relate to Christmas? Well stick around, grab a hot drink and even grab a Gingerbread cookie and enjoy this episode with me! A link to the recipe for making Gingerbread cookies can be found below: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/gingerbread-people   As always you can find me on twitter @ KristmasTalks And also on the Christmas Podcast Network!   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

Happy Leon Day Everyone! I'm back! ... for a few minutes, giving you the run down of what I've been up to this year so far...  I hope to be back over the next few months leading up to the official Christmas 2023 season with all new stories and special guests! As always follow me on twitter @KristmasTalks Leave a review and rating :) See you all soon!

Turkey is the main traditional feast on Christmas Day here in the UK, but why? In this final episode of 2022 I delve into the history of Turkey at Christmas, where it originated from and what famous King made it popular. The run up to this season has been a bit of a challenge as my family caught covid so I've been unable to record this month, but fear not I have a final episode for you! I hope you enjoy it and hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day with you and yours! From me and mine, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2023!   Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks   Take care, bye bye

Let's talk Mince Pies!!! Why are they so delicious!? .. Well that's simple, because they just are and all other answers are wrong! I take a look into the history of this "British" tradition, dating back to the 12th century Middle-Eastern days! Enjoy As always you can follow me on twitter @KristmasTalks Take care, bye bye

Merry Christmas folks! This episode I talk about the English folk song "The Holly and The Ivy".  The tradition behind it; where it came from and the significance it has with Christmas and religion! Hope you enjoy As always you can follow me on twitter @KristmasTalks Take care, Bye bye

This episode is all about Christmas crackers and the origins behind them and some potential fibs too!   Check out the links for more into Christmas crackers aswell as Christmas cracker jokes!   https://thekingofcrackers.co.uk/ https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/christmas-crackers   As always you can follow me on twitter - @Kristmastalks   Also check me out on the Christmas Podcast Network  https://christmaspodcasts.com/?s=kringle+talks&doing_wp_cron=1669140198.7955191135406494140625

Let's talk celebrating Christmas early! - actually let's just do it! I mean that's what we are all interested in right? I also talk about Christmas music released early and some of the famous Christmas classics released in November!  As always you can follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks Until next time, take care, bye bye

Hey guys,  On this bonus episode I am delighted to welcome Brian Earl from the Christmas Past Podcast, the godfather in my eyes of the Christmas Podcast network to Kringle Talks Kristmas. We spoke about what led him to doing a Podcast, his favourite topic to cover and various others, including his new book, titled "Christmas Past"    A book link to his website - https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ Check out the Christmas Podcast Network where you can both of our podcasts - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ Christmas Past twitter - @XmasPastPodcast Christmas Past Instagram - christmaspastofficial   Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks   Until next time, take care, bye bye  

Today is November 1st, Christmas Podcast Day! Happy Christmas Podcast Day folks! Today's special is about The Nightmare Before Christmas; a Halloween special which links Christmas too.  I read the famous Tim Burton poem, A Nightmare Before Christmas, which was later made into a Children's storybook, with illustrations! Hope you enjoy it! Check out the Christmas Podcast Podcast, where you can hear all of the Christmas Podcasts across the network  https://christmaspodcasts.com/  As always, you can find me on twitter @KristmasTalks Until November 25th, take care, bye bye.

Every year Her Majesty the Queen sits down on Christmas Day at 3PM (GMT) to address the nation and the Commonwealth nations delivering her Queen's Speech.  Sadly we lost the Queen in September, so I decided to take a look at the history of the Queen's Speech including the first televised production of it. This year's speech will be very different, this time delivered by King Charles III. The speech serves a reminder of the joys of Christmas aswell as the meaning behind it. Hope you enjoy it.   Follow me on Twitter - @KristmasTalks Like, review and share this podcast with all your Christmas loving friends.   Until next time, take care, bye bye.

In this month's episode I look at the 1988 classic "Driving Home For Christmas" by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea   I look back at the history of the song; where it was written and why he had to pay a £12,000 fine at a performance!   Hope you guys enjoy it, until next month!    Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks 

Over in the UK, we called December 26 Boxing Day, why? Is it to do with the sport of Boxing? Is it something different? I delve into a BBC article which traces history back to thee 1800's!! Join me and find out!   Follow me on Twitter - @KristmasTalks

On today's episode I look at an (recently established) age old traditional question; When is a good time to take your Christmas decorations?   I delve a little into the history of Christmas decorations and discuss my own personal time to take them down. So when is yours?   Leave your answer in the comments below and let's discuss.   Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks   Take care, Bye bye

Hello all,    Welcome back to a brand new season of Kringle Talks Kristmas; the first episode in which I ask the question; what does one do between January and the BER months? or in this case LEON DAY! The halfway point to Christmas. I talk about what I've been up to this year, what movies I've watched and what I have planned up until the official start of Christmas 2022.    The Christmas Card - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z1Zuv6LIrk   Secret Santa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcZEvKn5ehE   Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks   Take care, Bye bye

Today is Christmas Eve! The day before the big day and I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and also a Happy New Year! Since I've started this podcast journey, I have been warmly received and I can't thank you all enough for that! In particular Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas who helped me set up the social media side of things, Brian Earl from Christmas Past for helping me with the equipment needed to podcast and also Adam from Merry Britsmas for inspiring me to create another UK based Christmas podcast! Thank you guys! And lastly to you, the listeners. Thank you for listening and taking time out to hear me ramble on!  Once again, Merry Christmas one and all and I will see you in 2022!

On today's episode I discuss the UK Christmas Numbers 1s - the first year they started and where they have taken us since that day.  With influence's up to reality TV talent shows taking recent top spots; this year feels like a more traditional one. Here is a link to Merry Christmas - Ed Sheeran & Elton John - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_yuO8UNGmY Also check out Adam's episode on Fairytale of New York - https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/e/merry-britsmas-25-fairytale-of-a-doctor-who-new-york-christmas/ And check out Gerry D's episode, also on Fairytale of New York - https://totallyradchristmas.buzzsprout.com/840331/9683374-ep-105-the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-w-anthony-caruso Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

On this episode I talk about another favourite of mine - German Christmas Markets; how they became so popular and other countries that adopted this tradition! I even talk about a small town in the US with affiliations to German Christmas Markets - Enjoy   Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks 

On this episode, as we close in on Christmas Day; I talk about a personal favourite tradition; the Christmas lights - in the UK specifically. Where it first came from; what street adopted it first and how the tradition and history has grown ever since! - Hope you enjoy this one. Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

Today's episode will all about the Wassail Bowl - "Wassail is a hot, mulled punch often associated with Yuletide, often drunk from a 'wassail bowl'. The earliest versions were warmed mead into which roasted crab apples were dropped and burst to create a drink called 'lambswool' drunk on Lammas day, still known in Shakespeare's time". I was not actually aware of a Wassail Bowl until I heard it mentioned on a Christmas Special between Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra where they discussed this and the traditions of this being from England - where I am from. There is a little clip attached where they discuss this. :) Enjoy.    Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

This is a bit of a strange one as I recorded this on November 13th - Remembrance Sunday; for those that aren't aware, November 11th is Armistice Day where we remember soldiers and Army personnel who lost their lives over World War 1 and subsequent wars afterwards - over in the US this is called Veteran's Day.  This episode centres around the Christmas Truce which took place on Christmas Eve 1914 between German and English soldiers on the battlefield in no man's land (betwen Loos and Hulluch, France) Gifts were exchanged and even a football match took place (if you believe some reports) Several stories have been told about this event and even a Christmas Advert, produced by Sainsburys, depicted the moment of the truce with an exchange of a chocolate bar and a game of football taking place between the troops.  Sainsbury's Advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM Enjoy   Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

This week's episode is all about the London Christmas Tree; a tree which is imported from Norway yearly, and is placed in London's famous Trafalgar Square. This episode is quite poignant as this week; this year's Christmas tree has taken somewhat of a battering by journalists for its really poor 'threadbare' quality this year (during the day).   https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/norways-threadbare-christmas-tree-present-underwhelms-some-britain-2021-12-02/ - a link to the article and pictures of the tree. Usually the tree stands tall, proud and beautiful and I talk about the traditions and histories of the tree. Enjoy.    Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

This week's epsiode is a BONUS EPISODE.  All about UK Christmas adverts! -  I talk about the history behind the UK Christmas Advert aswell as discuss the controversy over John Lewis' 2019 advert. I have added this year's Christmas Adverts from the main retail giants and I want you to get involved! - using #KringleTalksKristmasAd let me know which one is your favourite on twitter - @KristmasTalks, either from the list or your own personal favourite!    Morrisons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89G9H5U9YE Sainsburys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89G9H5U9YE John Lewis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTttgc0DPA4 M&S - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlem-MOMZOs LIDL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfexHlJ-BVU ALDI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW-PhgjyNSs ASDA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OoYc1uc9BM Tesco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P7QSCLtRwI

On today's episode I take a look at the origins of a personal favourite and most certainly a British favourite Christmas Song - Fairytalk of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty McCall.   Written by Shane McGowan and Jem Finer; Fairytale of New York is about Irish people who immigrated to America in the 19th century to escape the potato famine and in hope of making it as entertainers in New York. Many didn't, however, and ended up homeless. It is also said to come from a desire to move away from tacky Christmas songs and to highlight the fact that a lot of people have a terrible time at Christmas. The main character is played by Shane McGowan reuniting with his troubled love Kirsty McCall.   Hope you enjoy the episode; leave feedback, comment and share alike. Follow me on Twitter - @KristmasTalks

This week's episode is all about shopping! And in particular the retail store; Liberty which is located in Regent Street, London, England. The store is known to spot and champion young designers at the start of their careers, and many now-prominent brands were first available at Liberty. The store played essential role in spreading and popularizing Modern style. This continues Liberty's long reputation for working with British artists and designers. The store is well known for having a Christmas themed floor; stocking yuletide items and selling them all year round for those of us that love Christmas, so no matter what time of the year it is, if you in and around London; make sure you head down there and check out what Liberty has to offer!   Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks    

Hi all and welcome to my brand new Christmas podcast; KringleTalksKristmas, hosted by me, Kriss Kringle.   I venture from sunny old London, England and have always wanted to join the Christmas podcast world and I am delighted to say that I am now apart of the Christmas Podcast Network!   This first episode is called Tomte; which is a mythological creature from Nordic culture typically associated with Christmas. I have a few Tomte in my house and absolutely love them. Traditionally you find them short, having a long white beard, and wearing a conical or knit cap in gray, red or some other bright colour.   I hope you enjoy the first episode and can't wait for you to see what I have coming up!   Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks