This is... Christmas

It's December 20th, and Professor Nero is stunned to learn that his pupils have never heard of Christmas. His lesson plan sparks a cultural exchange and a festive quest filled with peculiar traditions and heartwarming tales… and some surprise encounters with a few familiar faces.

Hazel Magee, 13, knows exactly what she needs to enjoy Christmas. Dad agreed, and she has the proof. But will her family listen when a surprise guest threatens to spoil it all?

It seems like everything in Hazel's plan for a perfect Christmas has gone wrong. But can she and the family work things out in the end?

The Kozie Moles transform a cold, abandoned church into a warm and festive little home. Sam and Cubby receive a wonderful Christmas surprise.

It's Harper's birthday, and the crew of the Big SISS have invented him an amazing present: a machine that can change the orbit speeds of planets in the Solar System! But will increasing Earth's orbit speed bring Christmas a week closer, or wipe it off the calendar completely?

After wiping Christmas week from the calendar, the crew have a real job on their hands getting things back to normal. Will a plan involving portals, hyperspeed space travel, and flying reindeer work? Or are they crew destined for Santa Bellhop's naughty list?

All Noelle wanted for Christmas was a bit of independence...and a snow globe for her teacher. Shame there's a scary Krampus monster inside it!

Happy Christmas from Noelle! She's very sorry she released a child-stealing Krampus monster on the town! For your gift she'll try trap him before he eats you!

Reports are coming in of potential industrial action by Santa's elves, with claims of working conditions and holiday demands causing unrest just days before Christmas.

We all know what elves get up to but do you ever wonder what they talk about?

Santa brings so much joy to everyone, all around the world each year - but what else makes Christmas so magical?

Christmas isn't just about presents - it's about the little kind things we do for each other and those are the moments that matter the most! And that's the true magic of Christmas.

George is delighted his new family are magicians, but they aren't quite the people he thought they were. In fact, they aren't quite people.

Jessica's first babysitting job is about to go very wrong when she realises it's no ordinary baby in the crib upstairs.

A spoilt girl who is very ungrateful for all that her parents do for her until she sees the error of her ways, with the aid of some mischievous Fairies....

Master storyteller, Steve Lally tells a terrifying tale about a graveyard bride who roams a medieval graveyard in Monaghan. Beware! It's a very scary story, not for the faint-hearted!!

A phantom horse, a lazy boy and some spooky transformations.

When the fox copied the banshee's wail, she'd had enough. She had to track them down.

The tale of a strong man who wasn't the sharpest tool in the box.

How to win Halloween by covering your face, acting real weird and searching for a turnip to carve.

Bobbing for apples or just the sweets.

Mine, we just do our best to scare the Principal.

Zombie, vampire or classic sheet ghost?

Will you cover it with spiders? Or is it already ghoulish enough?

Join Clara for some spooky stories to celebrate the Halloween season

A brand new story by Olivia Hope, made in collaboration with Siamsa Tíre Theatre in Tralee. Two siblings get lost in the woods. There, they meet a mysterious traveller and embark on an adventure that sees them encountering a cheeky púca, some lost souls, and a choir of banshees.

Join Granny Ghost, her grand-ghost Gretchen and their very bold black cat Rufus as we drop into Mystery Manor to share the secrets of the spooky season.

Join Granny Ghost, her grand-ghost Gretchen and their very bold black cat Rufus as we drop into Mystery Manor to share the secrets of the spooky season.

Ho-ho-hold on to your pens as Cassie's here with a huge Christmas themed Quiz!

Find a cosy corner, settle in and let your imagination take you on a magical journey through an Irish winter wonderland. This calming meditation is ideal for winding down before bedtime or finding a moment of peace in your day.

Santa spends his time making lists, checking them twice, and bringing presents to everyone - but what if it was our turn to say thanks?

From the Late Late Toy Show, to putting up the fairy lights, join us for a look at what makes Christmas so special for children

Take a moment just for you this Christmas to wind down, relax and enjoy a magical, meditative trip to the North Pole.

The RTÉjr team had a super time talking with the kids from Pius X Terenure, Clerihan NS Tipperary and Paradise Place ETNS. And the children we interviewed had a special message for Santa.

We Love Christmas here at RTÉjr podcasts. Of course! But not everyone feels the same way. A local troll asked if he could record a special public information piece to let us know what not to do at this time of year.

What if your family left you home alone at Christmas. What would you do?

They say badly behaved kids get coal from Santa. But it's hardly environmentally friendly! What would be a better punishment present in the modern world?

In this Christmas episode the family are listening to Christmas songs when Kaifina gets the idea that they should write their own! For more adventures simply search Kaifina's Universe of Song.

The turkey fell in the bath! Disaster!! You have to make a fake turkey out of other foods so the centrepiece looks just right. What would you do?

Is it your mum? Your dad? Or the big man himself?

Santa says the reindeers keep farting as they fly through the air. What solution would you suggest?

What's Christmas without the presents?!? Nollag and Weasel find out why we wrap special treats for our loved ones and even get some gifts of their own!

Merry the Fairy's Christmas cabin is filled with the sweet smells of the festive season as Nollag and Weasel sample some Christmas treats.

Time for some season's greetings with Merry the Fairy as Nollag and Weasel learn all about why we send Christmas cards.

Nollag the trainee elf and Weasel the Halloween púca team up to learn about the tradition of the Christmas tree.

Weasel the Halloween púca and trainee Christmas elf Nollag take part in Merry the Fairy's Christmas Cultural Exchange Programme and today they're learning all about advent calendars.

Enjoy some rockin' reindeer fun for all the family when you test your knowledge against Rosa's bumper quiz. Grab a pen and paper and let's get quizzical!

We all know the elves work hard making the toy for Christmas but what do you reckon they get up to on their summer holidays? Our kids take a guess...

He's the busiest person on the planet on Christmas Eve but what does the big guy in red do to chill out on St Stephen's Day after a long trip around the world? The kids weigh in...

How do you imagine Santa's workshop? Full to the brim of toys? Made out of candy canes? The kids share their thoughts on this most magical of places.

The kids are in charge and this time their coming up with names for Santa's elves that will have you laughing out loud!