Podcasts about carolers

Join Jack Scratch as he tells two chilling Christmas tales of greed, betrayal, and supernatural revenge. From cursed gifts to haunting carolers, this holiday horror anthology will leave you questioning the true spirit of Christmas.A Sinister Santa Spectacle by Keith TomlinSupport Us and Get Bonus Shows on Patreon!Contact Us/Submit a Storytwitter.com/WeeklySpookyfacebook.com/WeeklySpookyWeeklySpooky@gmail.comMusic by Ray Mattis http://raymattispresents.bandcamp.comExecutive ProducersRob FieldsMark ShieldsBobbletopia.comProduced by Daniel WilderThis episode is sponsored by HenFlix.com

Digital Drama 12-24-2024 ...How can you wear pajamas in public?! ...and Some people do NOT like carolers

Phone screener Abby dresses the part and sings with The Yuletide Carolers live in our studio! Plus, we try and guess state capitals and Eddie hits the stage to play guitar and sing 'Feliz Navidad'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tis the season...for tales of Yuletide terror! Story 1: Christmas Cookies, written by Never You Mind Who Story 2: The Carolers, Written by MakRalston These stories can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and are protected by creative commons license.

Jason is joined by student singers from Maple Grove as they prepare to perform at Holidazzle!

Hour 1: Jason talks with listeners about how we handled the snow today. What grade would they give? Then he welcomes student singers from Maple Grove who are preparing to perform this weekend at Holidazzle!

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Bible Reading: Galatians 6:2-10Brenda put down the birthday card she'd gotten from her relatives. "Bobby, when's the last time we saw Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al?" Her brother shrugged. "It's been a long time. They're always too sick."Just then Dad walked into the kitchen, wiping his hands on a rag. "Hey, Dad," Bobby said. "Did you fix the go-cart yet?""Still working on it. But it's getting cold outside, so I wanted to get a warmer coat.""Dad," Brenda said, "how come we never see Aunt Vicky and Uncle Al anymore?"Dad grabbed a cookie and sat down. "Aunt Vicky has developed severe allergies to many foods, so it's hard to get together for dinner. And perfumes and other odors make her break out in a rash. And her immune system is really weak, so I'm afraid one of us might pass on a virus or something."Bobby frowned. "It seems like trying to visit them is more trouble than it's worth." Brenda gave her brother a surprised look. "I mean, I want to see them and everything," Bobby said. "But it seems like anything we do will just create problems."Dad thought for a moment. "You know how I've spent most of the day working on the go-cart?"Bobby and Brenda nodded. "This job should have taken an hour at the most, but things keep going wrong," said Dad. "I'm tempted to just throw the whole thing over the back fence into the field. I tell myself, 'It's not worth it! I could be playing golf or something.' Then I remember how much fun we had riding that old go-cart, and I figure it's worth all the trouble to fix it. It's kind of like that with visiting your aunt and uncle. It's getting harder and harder, but I know a visit would really encourage them. When we put in some creative effort to show someone we care, we're showing them the same kind of love Jesus shows us." "What about going over to their house and caroling outside?" asked Brenda. "We'd keep far enough away so we wouldn't give Aunt Vicky our germs, but we'd still be able to cheer them up."Dad liked that. "That's being creative, Brenda. I think they'd appreciate that a lot. Some things are worth the extra effort." –Mike DizeHow About You?Is there someone you know who is going through a tough time right now? Does a friend or family member need some encouragement? The Bible tells us to love and do good to others, even when it's not easy, so they can see the love of Jesus in us. Think of some creative ways you can show someone going through a hard time that you care about them and want to help. Today's Key Verse:But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good. (CSB) (2 Thessalonians 3:13)Today's Key Thought:Find creative ways to help others

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With Christmas a little over a week away, The CCW Carolers stop in to spread some holiday cheer!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Wicked really ruining Daniel's Christmas spirit? Carolers at Tam O'Shanter didn't know THREE xmas carols I requested but I was able to right a previous wrong. We returned to Clearman's North Woods Inn and I'm still hung up on the restroom nipples. Plus whether young people are actually more entitled than in previous generations, the fate of Daniel's headphones and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Emma and Lily's journey leads them to Salem, where they meet Ms. Martha, an elder who shares the legend of the forgotten carolers. As a haunting melody echoes through the streets, Emma begins to question whether the compass is truly magical or simply a clever illusion. Featuring Actress Sophie Karl as Emma Carter Keywords: forgotten carolers, Christmas mystery, Salem holiday legends, magical compass, adventure, friendship, holiday nostalgia.

What should Aly name her new cat? Also, will Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul again? We talk about Liquid Death's new Pit Diaper, NASA delaying their Artemis missions, and lots more!

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Students in the Tradition Elementary School choir take a caroling field trip around the St. Hedwig community, spreading holiday cheer.Article Link

By MakRalston. Music: myuu, Kevin Macleod, etc. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Carolers

VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl Episode 290 Producers: harvhat, Anonymous Podcast Guru User, ChadF, Bearsnare, Kyrin, ComicStripBlogger, marykateultra, Boolysteed, piranesi, HeyCitizen, Fletcher, Clip_Custodian, makeheroism, EASTSIDE TONY, NetNed, cottongin, Boo-Bury, phifer Congratulations to Fletcher and RevCyberTrucker for winning the calendar giveaway! Here is the proof of work video. Intro/Outro: Citizen Kannot - Hotel Lobby Christmas Tree Check out the Homegrown Hits Christmas special featuring TWO LIT performances ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN Alby goes invite-only to encourage self-custody (No Bullshit Bitcoin) Here is Alby's blog post regarding the recent change 'In Argentina, contracts can be settled in Bitcoin' (CoinTelegraph) Elizabeth Warren spreads disinformation to build support for unconstitutional Bitcoin surveillance bills (No Bullshit Bitcoin) Amboss introduces Ghost addresses (Amboss) KC Bitcoiners January 5th coffee at Take Care TOP THREE 33 Ten teenagers among mothers who gave birth to 33 Christmas Day babies at Limpopo (S Africa) hospital (IOL) How feeding calves helped this 33 year old farm mom recover from a devastating brain tumor (AgWeb) Suffolk daycare cited for 33 state violations in 6-month period (News 12) BEHIND THE CURTAIN President Biden signs National Defense Authorization Act (DoD) Biden issues proclamation expanding marijuana pardon initiative to cover offenses committed on federal properties (White House) Senior advisors noted in an email the president's pardons "delivered meaningful progress to black and Latino communities" Mississippi State Department of Health places administrative hold on all medical pot products that went through Rapid Analytics for testing (Mississippi Free Press) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill allowing pot farmers to sell products to tribal weed retailers (Newsday) New York facing another lawsuit (Green Market Report) Ukraine's Parliament approves medical pot bill, sending it to President Zelensky (WJLA) METAL MOMENT RevCyberTrucker brings us HANABIE's We Love Sweets. FIRST TIME I EVER... Bowlers called in to talk about the First Time They Ever went to an office Christmas party. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever kept a resolution. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING. Carolers take over KCK Walmart (KSHB 41) Santa spotted kayaking in the Florida Keys (FOX) Inflatable Christmas decoration chases Florida delivery driver (FOX) Georgia man rescued after being trapped under gravel at rock quarry (11 Alive) Arizona pastor shot in the head while preaching is out of the ICU and awake now (Not the Bee) Toledo man attempts pun prank on Jews (WTOP) LaGuardia Airport hides bullets in baby diaper (Associated Press) Florida man goes fishing at Bass Pro Shop (FOX) Man discovers 4.87-carat diamond at Arkansas state park (FOX) Ohio McDonald's closes after customer finds crack pipe in breakfast order (New York Post)

Until the end of the year, some fun Disney quotes and information related to the Christmas season. The “Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating” podcast serves up a Disney or Disney-related quote each day, with DisneyBizJournal's Ray Keating offering brief, additional thoughts on how each dose ties in to life, career, business, entrepreneurship, creativity, storytelling, work, or just plain fun. Each week, the podcast focuses on a particular person, character or theme.Check out www.DisneyBizJournal.com.Support the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1724143/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 levels , and get The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution by Ray Keating for FREE. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK by Ray Keating every six months going forward.Consider books by Ray Keating…• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done. Get all of Ray Keating's books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com. Support the show

Find out what Bobby's goal for The Raging Idiots and CMT Crossroads is! Then, hear Abby perform with the Nashville Yuletide Carolers for the second year! Mailbag: Listener is dating a guy who isn't serious about his life. He's had 3 jobs in the same time frame she's had 1 and spends all of his time playing video games. Should she end it or try to work through it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CCW Carolers stop by the studio to sing a few of our new favorite Chicago Christmas Carols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of vulgar Christmas carolers stunned shoppers in front of the Popeyes Fried Chicken restaurant at Wolfchase Galleria over the weekend. Instead of crooning “Jingle Bells,” the carolers sang about shaking various body parts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does anyone know any CAROLERS that we could use when we light our studio Christmas tree?

SleighBells ringing, Carolers caroling, the festive time of year that warms the heart and brings good cheer to all. We take a short drive up route 15 to Gettysburg Pennsylvania this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast to talk with Jill Sellers, the President and CEO of the Main Street Gettysburg non-profit organization. Jill shares with the origination of the festival and how it has grown in leaps bounds over the years. She talks about activities that are held, entertainment that will be there and of course the variety of food options to meet anyone's pallet. Circle the first weekend of December on your calendar and make the scenic drive up to historic Gettysburg to enjoy A Gettysburg Christmas Festival, I know we will.   Website: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGettysburgChristmasFestival/  Email: info@mainstreetgettysburg.org  Website for Main Street Gettysburg: https://mainstreetgettysburg.org/  Address/Phone: 59 E High St, Ste 3 Gettysburg, PA 17325: (717) 337-3491  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetGettysburg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MainStreetGburg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetgettysburg/    ____________________________________________________________ Follow and Connect with Us ____________________________________________________________   Check out our websites, apps and much more www.steeplesandpeoples.com Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Steeples&Peoples Join the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/SteeplesPeoples Follow us on Instagram pics https://www.instagram.com/steeplesandpeoples                        Reach out to us on Snapchat at: steeplespeoples Watch our Tik Tok at: steeplesandpeoples  View Episodes on YouTube: @steeplesandpeoples  ===========================  Feel free to let us know if you have any comments or questions By emailing us at: SteeplesandPeoples@gmail.com Steve Medley: voice intro and outro Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join us weekly to find out what's going on with "All Things Frederick County, Maryland" on the Steeples and Peoples podcast!!!  

Our Cape Breton Current Affairs Correspondent Brittany Wentzell caught up with some Christmas Carolers who decided to spread some holiday cheer by singing traditional Indian Christmas songs.

Dee from Animal planet talks XMAS dangers to pets, we talk cussing in holiday movies, Maria plays a holiday version of "would you rather", plus the terrible Carolers, and censored Christmas songs...

Hello Travelers! Come with us to Epcot's World Showcase and the America Pavilion for a full performance of the Voices of Liberty, who during the holidays are known as the Dickens Carolers. 4 channel surround sound and the perfect acoustics of the rotunda make for a great listen.   As always, use good listening devices as we always record in 4 channel surround sound. We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks so much for following along!    Disney says: "During EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Voices of Liberty celebrate with performances as the Dickens Carolers. Dressed in Colonial winter attire, they offer original renditions of holiday favorites that honor the spirit of seasons past, present and future."   Look us up at @WalkaboutWDW on Instagram and drop us a note to say hi! Find our producer Josh also on Instagram at @TheSteele. Say hi to our west coast correspondent Ric at @opticaljedi. Lastly give a shout to our Orlando correspondent Pete at @neverlandlocal.   You can now also drop us at line at contact@walkabouttheworld.com. Say hi, give us some suggestions on things you'd love to hear, or even record your own 'Hello Traveler' show open when you are out and about, and we'll work it into a future show!

Once upon a time, a group of parishioners in a village in Saxony danced in the churchyard during Christmas Mass, and so the priest cursed them and then they danced without ceasing for a year. This story was told, with variations, throughout Europe, from the 10th century (at least) through the 16th century. And! It really happened! Ok, not the dancing without ceasing for a year part, but the dancing without being able to stop? That really happened. From the 14th through the 17th century, groups of people throughout Europe would start dancing maniacally, and be unable to stop. Sometimes they did this till they died. And we still don't know why this occurred, though it is recognized as a Thing That Really Happened. We discuss dancing mania, the cursed carolers legends, and try to make sense of it all.  Happy Holidays!

What a week to finish 2022 for the Morning Sickness! Brian's out next week, and Jean & Shaw will both be out the following week, so we won't be back at full strength until the new year, but we stuffed this week with all sorts of goodies, including "The Monday Morning Throwback", and more Christmas cards for Scott Robert Shaw. Send yours to: Scott Robert Shaw/Operation Holly Jolly201 State St.La Crosse, WI 54601 We talked about how long the average person leaves a dirty dish in the sink before cleaning it, and Brian revealed a MAJOR marriage issue at his house when it comes to loading the dishwasher. Plus, we went over the annual report for how much it would cost to buy all the things in the "12 Days of Christmas" song. We discussed some common holiday injuries and how to avoid them. We found out that being a radio DJ is more stressful than 83% of other jobs out there. Who knew? And in a continued effort to get Shaw in the Christmas spirit, Brian brought in the Coulee Classic Quartet on Hump Day to sing a few Christmas Carols in studio. They were fan-friggin'-tastic!!!!!!! Do you have any idea how many pics of you are online? Most people think it's VERY few. After the recent season of "Survivor" wrapped up, the winner decided to donate the ENTIRE million dollars(after taxes) to the Veterans in Need Foundation. And on Friday, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for the holidays, the Washington Street Carolers is made up of several vocalists that can be hired online to perform a 10 to 15-minute set. WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Reading from Luke chapter 2, Orson Wells presents the story of the nativity. Carolers sing as Orson shares traditional features of the holiday. Mistletoe, kisses, holly, Christmas trees, Santa, chimneys,…

Abby has joined the Nashville Yuletide Carolers! They performed in studio to get us in the Christmas spirit with some songs, including a special remake of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Find out why Lunchbox is involved in it...Plus, hear why a listener called out Eddie for his attire he wore to the Cowboys game. Then, the guys on the show might possibly take part in a placebo experiment that has an interesting twist...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the holiday season, which means that it's time for one instrument's yearly return back into America's Top 40 hits—the pipe organ! Suggesting that it's a seasonal thing might be […] The post MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek Leads Hundreds of Carolers in Song a... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Carolers! Story Tellers! Cookies! Santa! All the details about the Saturday, December 3rd event "Christmas on the Prairie" as we chat with Bonanzaville Executive Director Beth Jansen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chestnuts (roasting on an open fire)? Check. Peppermint Hold the Cones? Check. Cedar Balsam Candles? Check. And check. This is a big, bold holiday season shopping list episode of Inside Trader Joe's, filled with the fun and festive fare you count on us to deliver. Join us as we peruse the aisles and take a foray through the freezers, finding returning favorites and some exciting new discoveries along the way. What's that? Carolers at the door? Check. Transcript (PDF)

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I know it's the 4th but today is our 50th episode & we're celebrating Christmas! This week, we see one of the boys' childhood Christmases & find out Santa has an evil twin. Also, they don't know the words to Silent Night. --- Krampus - SuperWiki Krampus - Wikipedia --- We Need to Talk About Sam can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and TikTok. Kenzi is on Twitter and Tumblr. Haley can be found on Twitter and Tumblr. Intro Music: Sam and Dean's rendition of "Silent Night" Outro Music is A Normal Life by Jake Lionheart. You should totally check him out. He's awesome. Episode art by Kenzi.

Renae Baker is the founder and director of Broadway Carolers. Sometimes referred to as Mrs. Christmas or the Carol Boss, she is an expert on the subject and history of Christmas carols, and her book, Defeating Scrooge has been recommended by Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Baker believes in bringing people together through song, and that carols, can transcend religious boundaries. Baker runs workshops on the power of caroling and has delivered a TEDx talk titled Can Caroling Lead to World Peace? and an Unforgettable Speaker Series True Christmas Spirit. As a professional actor with decades of experience, Baker is an acting and directing coach, a singer, a voice-over artist, and she has coached countless actors for auditions that landed them roles in Broadway, film, and television productions.

Simran & Katie make it to episode 10 & the last episode of 2021! This week is jam-packed with stories of past Christmases, Simran getting photographed in public, a phone-Nazi & so much more. Happy Holidays & see you next year!

On part 3 of the WOAFM99 2021 Christmas Show we feature some of the best Independent Christmas music, some artists going traditional with their songwriting, while others attempting a more contemporary modern style of Christmas music. Are you a traditionalist when it come to Christmas Music or are you open to modern Christmas songs too? Write in and let us know. #woafm99  Todays Playlist: 1. For the holidays - Ian Guerin 2. When the tree goes up - Jacyn & Joey 3. One Holy Night - MWW 4. In my Christmas dreams - The Aftershox feat. Christopher Weeks 5. Carolers and Church Bells - Kaleb Hikele 6. Under the mistletoe - Kew Mason 7. Underneath the tree - Suzanne's Band 8. Christmas Wishes - Richard Coutts 9. Let's get Merry - Silverson feat. Michelle Rescigno 10. When the lord came - Phil Mitchell Band 11. The Joys of Christmas - Nick's Guys 12. It's getting near Christmas - Mick J Clark 13. You gave me a music box - Spicewood Crossing 14. Jingle in my heart - The Silvers 15. The season of light - Linda Newlin 16. Guitar beneath the tree - Silent Stranger   Artists who would like to submit their music for consideration for the WOAFM99 Radio Show can submit their music via www.woafm99.com or via the WOA Music Opportunities Page  The WOAFM99 Radio Show is produced by WOA Films and Oliver Sean Productions for the WOA Entertainment Group  www.woaentertainment.com  www.woafm99.com www.woatv.tv www.oliversean.com    

We're less than a week away from Christmas, on this edition of The Arts Section we've got some holiday features. Host Gary Zidek talks to the composer and librettist behind the new Christmas-themed opera, BECOMING SANTA CLAUS, that's making its Chicago premiere. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, will join Gary to review a new theatrical production that was co-created by world renowned chef Rick Bayless. Later, Gary visits the Hyde Park-based Seminary Co-Op book stores to get some ideas for some last minute book gifts. And Gary catches up with some local carolers who were spreading cheer.

This week on Artful Living, the Piccola Youth Opera brings their joy and talent as "The Dickens Carolers." They also discuss their love of music and the joy of the holiday season.

From Santa getting his start by paying off prostitutes to Krampus' weird foot situation and a cat in Iceland that eats kids for being too poor, Christmas traditions have some troubling origins(Carolers most of all). To start comparing quotes and simplify insurance-buying, check out Policygenius: https://policygenius.com/SOFTCORE. Thanks to Policygenius for sponsoring this video!

We're talking about Minutes 17-18 of A Muppet Family Christmas, in which the Sesame Street gang breaks up a fight by singing Christmas carols. With special guest Danny Horn! PLUS: Why aren't there any Muppet Thanksgiving specials? Who would have won the Gonzo/turkey fight? Gladys the Cow isn't Gladys the Cow! And 1987 was the year of wassailing on network TV! Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe Guest Danny Horn Produced & Edited by Anthony Strand Logo by Morgan Davy

In this episode, we discuss: Someone is winning $500 cash  Someone else is winning $250 cash Jingle Hike 2021 Dec 3-5 is the high school Madrigal Performances, lunch tickets are still available but the dinners are SOLD OUT!  Feed the LIVE Reindeer and meet Santa at Creative Landscapes Sat, Dec 4 9am-4pm OFallon Historical Society Open House Sat, Dec 11 8am is the Police Dept's Breakfast with Santa Sat, Dec 18th is the Downtown District's Christmas Carol Pub crawl  Follow us on Instagram @The618Now. Submit business updates, show ideas and events you'd like us to consider promoting to events@ofallonchamber.com. 

Welcome back, my fellow Carolers! It's Day Two of our 25 Songs of Christmas where we will be spotlighting our DAY THREE ARTIST – Chelsea Lerner who will be singing BRING A TORCH, JEANETTE ISABELLA. Here are her words... I am a spunky funky entertainer based in Houston! I began my performance career as a spinto/character soprano in the opera world but transitioned into musical theater in 2012. Children's theater and the future of the arts is so important to me, so I work a lot with youth theater programs as a teacher and performer. I am a storyteller and do so through my podcast, Wines and Dolls and Evil Spread, my Youtube channel! I love creating. Contact me today to create! DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights belong to the owner. No Copyright Infringement Intended. It has been uploaded for the simple reason that I have a deep appreciation of this work of art and used it for entertainment purposes only. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-jones6/message

Tonight, we'll read another excerpt from “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908.This story centers around four small animals: Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Their stories take place in the countryside of Edwardian England.If you'd like to start with the first episode, it aired on March 22, 2021. To follow along easily in order, go to snoozecast.com/series.In the last episode, the two little friends Water Rat and Mole are headed back after a long day to their home on the river, which is really the Rat's home. Suddenly the Mole remembers his original mole den home, and the urge to visit becomes to strong to ignore.— read by 'V' — Listen Ad-Free on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Fausz hangs out, What is the German word for Bratwurst, Parading a goat, Black Beer Friday, Bavarian Breakfast, Schting and Rod Stewart, Upcoming events in town like Christmas Walk, Lamp Pole Decorations, GLOW Parade, Carolers, and the Santa Float, and what is a Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins beer?

Let's chug the cocoa, because It's officially the Christmas season! This week Molly glosses over Coyote Creek Christmas and Brad tries to dissect Harmony In Christmas (there were so many things going on!!?!) Corn Dogs, Roulin Mouge, and the Naked Cowboy? Sounds like another episode of HOME FOR HALLMARK! Email us at homeforhallmark@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @homeforhallmark Thank you, good-bye!

Butcher Block tackles the most popular goopy puppet movie for the season. Gremlins! So come listen as we walk you through the Christmas Wonderland that this movie creates. Lights. Trees. Carolers. Exploding monsters! It has it all!     wegiveyoubrainworms.com

The discarded carolers were tossed aside as useless and value-less. Consigned to the town dump, they were precariously close to a conveyor belt that could drag them into the steel jaws of the deadly trash compactor. Old Joe Chase saved them from destruction, but could they help him as he faced losing his house to the bank?

At Newton Presbyterian Manor, there is independent living, assisted living and healthcare. During this difficult year, there’s also…music. Executive Director Marc Kessinger explains. “The Corona Carolers started off probably in March of this year, just walking the sidewalks in a prayer group. And they asked if they could start singing through the windows. They’re just a tremendous group of ladies. They’ve got heart, they’re compassionate, and we appreciate them.” Eldon Fike is one of the residents. He says, “They come and they tap on the window, get your attention. And then they just start singing hymns. They change around, they’re not always exactly the same hymns unless they know somebody likes a certain hymn. It’s great.” The carolers are having an impact. Riley Rodriguez is the life enrichment assistant at Newton Presbyterian. “One of the main ladies that started the group, Jacque Wedel, she would volunteer her time on Wednesdays to come sing hymns,” she says. Sometimes the

Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion is home to the Voices of Liberty, a staple of World Showcase since Epcot’s opening in 1981. The melodies are echoes through the acoustically perfect dome that helps amplify and purify their sound. Traditionally costumed in their 1800’s best for Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, the cappella group becomes the Dickens Carolers, embracing the sounds of the holiday festival. With scheduled performances throughout the day, you will find the Voices of Liberty as the Dickens Carolers inside the American Adventure rotunda. They are a must-see during the holiday season.

This week Grace and Mamrie discuss kidnapping elves, Kirk Cameron’s Caroling Protest, and a creepy call from an unknown number. Go to http://thirdlove.com/tmgw now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase! Go to http://adamandeve.com and use offer code TMGW to get one item at 50% off! Get $5 off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TMGW. Go to http://noom.com/weird to start your trial today!

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The Very Merry Dickens Carolers are this week's feature with Louise Tetreau, owner and Melanie Gendreau, Marketing Director. We'll talk about their experiences performing all over New England as well as their time doing charity work. The music will be from some of their vast Holiday repertoire. For more information check them out on Facebook.

We'd say it was time to get festive, but this week it was just time to get SCARED. We watch Bob Clark's 1974 Canadian nightmare, Black Christmas. This film is technically the first slasher, and it's got it all: rowdy college students, a deeply unnerving killer, a discussion of bodily autonomy that is surprisingly nuanced, and a big ol' pile of existential dread for one of your cohosts. Eric digs into the details while Jaime finds out exactly what she's afraid of. Content warnings: strangulation, sexual violence, stalking, home invasion, anxiety, sexually explicit and violent language, and discussion of abortion and abusive relationships. This week, we donated to End Rape on Campus (EROC), a nonprofit working to prevent sexual assault through education, and engage in policy reform, connect survivors, parents, and friends with support networks, legal counsel, and mental health professionals. Learn more here: https://endrapeoncampus.org/Show Notes:Black Christmas & the Horror of Being Female in a Patriarchal Societyhttps://anatomyofascream.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/black-christmas-the-horror-of-being-female-in-a-patriarchal-society/12 Surprising Facts About Black Christmashttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568067/black-christmas-horror-movie-factstoad sings chandelierhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwVkXVHIqg&ab_channel=melancholiaah

Sacred Stories | Our Christmas Gift "And [Jesus] replied, ‘What is impossible for human beings is possible with God." - Luke 18:27  A patient was struggling for her life. She was weak and barely aware of what was going on after several emergency surgeries. She said just one or two words at a time and could not keep her eyes open for more than a few minutes. The patient's daughter was by her side every day, praying for a miracle. Christmas was coming, and it seemed it might be her last. Would she be aware enough to celebrate with family? On a busy Saturday morning, the woman hardly woke up as a physical therapist stretched her limbs and doctors evaluated her progress. Her nurse chatted away as she completed her routine. She hoped to get a smile or twinkle from her patient, who listened but was mostly unresponsive. Then came our Christmas gift. Carolers arrived at the hospital to sing to patients and staff. Their voices filled our unit. As we stood outside the patient's room to watch the carolers, a movement caught my eye. Our patient lifted her hand, and her eyes were wide open and glistening as a smile stretched across her face. “Look!” I said. Life filled the cheeks of our sweet patient. Her nurse went to her and asked if she enjoyed the songs. The patient spoke of a childhood memory of carolers coming to her house. She asked if she could get up and sit in the chair. We were speechless and delighted. Our patient improved so dramatically in that single moment that it had to be God. During the next several days, she continued to gain strength. All who cared for her were amazed. Although she was still in the hospital, she was able to enjoy the company of her family on Christmas Day. I feel blessed to have witnessed her recovery. I pray every day to make a difference, and when God makes the difference, I am humbled. I am proud and am grateful to be a nurse, my vocation. Submitted by Leah Harrington Questions for Reflection How can you foster hope in creative ways with patients, families, or colleagues? When you have found yourself discouraged or losing hope, what are ways that someone has encouraged you How has God surprised you? Share this Story Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by Mail Listen to more Sacred Stories The Gift of CitizenshipJuly 1, 2020/by adminOur Famous PatientJuly 1, 2020/by adminFulfilling a Last RequestAugust 1, 2020/by adminThe Power of Being PresentAugust 1, 2020/by adminA Celebrated FarewellSeptember 1, 2020/by adminGod's Perfect TimingSeptember 1, 2020/by adminGod's Presence in GriefSeptember 28, 2020/by adminCompassion in ActionSeptember 28, 2020/by adminEncourage One AnotherOctober 26, 2020/by adminThe Door is OpenOctober 26, 2020/by adminRestoring the SoulNovember 16, 2020/by adminSacred Stories, Sacred GroundNovember 16, 2020/by adminOur Christmas GiftNovember 30, 2020/by adminMessages Placed in My PathJanuary 8, 2021/by adminBeyond WordsFebruary 1, 2021/by adminCare In the Time of COVID-19March 1, 2021/by adminPrayer of Surrender at the End of LifeMarch 8, 2021/by adminWisdom from a ChildApril 5, 2021/by adminGod Has This in ControlMay 3, 2021/by adminReceiving Guests With Compassion and KindnessMay 21, 2021/by adminCommonSpirit Health's Ever-present ValuesAugust 23, 2021/by adminThe Gift of Time in the Giving GardenSeptember 3, 2021/by adminFair, with Occasional CloudsSeptember 28, 2021/by adminAlways a ReasonOctober 12, 2021/by adminIt Only Takes a SecondOctober 26, 2021/by adminA Thank You NoteNovember 9, 2021/by adminWith the Arms of ChristNovember 30, 2021/by adminLadybug's Christmas TreeDecember 6, 2021/by adminA New FriendDecember 8, 2021/by adminJesus Lit Up Our WorldDecember 14, 2021/by adminLike a Grain of WheatJanuary 5, 2022/by adminSanta Finally Comes to Our HouseJanuary 13, 2022/by adminWhenever it Snows, the Memory of Him Comes to MeJanuary 18, 2022/by adminMany Gifts, Same SpiritFebruary 1, 2022/by adminMy Poignant StoryFebruary 15,

Coffee Talk Studios moves to a new neighborhood and the Huffmans are welcomed by people caroling outside their house.... in the middle of May... during quarantine!?!? The experience causes Billy & Jenn to recount the many nasty (now hilarious) encounters they’ve had with neighbors over the years and a few tips they’ve learned in dealing with a variety of personalities._ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Your new holiday tradition! The complete (unabridged) recording of The Reduced Shakespeare Company Christmas, produced by Connie Blaszczyk for Public Radio International in 1995, which has been unavailable for years and features Adam Long, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor, and Matthew Croke in a special "live" recording from RSC HQ. Not to be confused with our stage production The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), the RSC Christmas features transmissions from Yule-Sat, Reed's Happy Wholesome Holiday Poem, Carolers from Hell, just A Little Dickens, the incredibly helpful Carol Complaint Line, almost-25-year-old references, a very minor holiday apocalypse, 12 Tips of Christmas, our epic production of "The Complete Christmas Carol (abridged)", an exclusive interview with Charles Dickens himself, and ultimately, inevitably, the True Meaning of Christmas. (Length 46:33) The post The Reduced Shakespeare Company Christmas appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Merry Christmas!! We hope you are enjoying this time of year with your families and loved ones. This is our Ultimate Christmas Episode!!! We have Mayor Nancolas on our show from the City of Caldwell and discuss faith, family, love, and community focused around this time of year. Heart-warming stories are shared, discussion about the reason for the season, and activity ideas for your family are all shared. We also highlight downtown Caldwell, Idaho and explore what makes Caldwell so magical this time of year. The City of Caldwell is set to use over one million LED lights in its 12th annual Winter Wonderland celebration. “The display of Winter Wonderland is truly like no other in the Treasure Valley, let alone the Western United States,” said Mayor Garret Nancolas. “It’s spectacular to see families enjoying the lights, time together and the community coming together each year. It’s what Caldwell is all about.” The light display started in 2007 with just 20,000 lights and has now grown to over one million. More from the City of Caldwell on Winter Wonderland: "In addition to the tree and creek lighting, Winter Wonderland Festival attendees can also participate in family-friendly activities throughout downtown from 5 to 10 p.m. Indian Creek Plaza will host free pictures with Santa in addition to skating on Idaho’s only Ice Ribbon and Rink (normal fees apply). Characters from the Frozen 2 film, including a live reindeer, will be holding a meet and greet at The Luxe Reel Theatre. Carolers, choirs, musicians, and bands will be placed throughout downtown performing holiday music. Main Street and 7th Avenue will be turned into a food court and market with over 15 food and 50 good vendors. Caldwell’s historic train depot will also be open to tour and our downtown businesses and restaurants will be open." Parking will be available at the O'Connor Field House, also known as the Caldwell Events Center. Learn more about Caldwell here: https://www.cityofcaldwell.org/home Learn more about BVA here: https://www.bvadev.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Troy McClain, CEO of Tovuti Learning Systems and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and compelling topics. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends! Follow Us Online At: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inspireexcellencepo... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bvadev/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0R... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvadev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvadev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bva-...

Fabulous Nomads provide the Surfing Santa pic for the "Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show featuring multi-musician Megan Rose Francisco's original recorded tunes and the quartet "Caroling Connections" performing live holiday music in the Pearl Street Studios. Mark Freeman's surf report and new Xmassurf tunes from the Blackball Bandits finish off the show!

The fake tree was designed to be the new and improved tree to replace the real one that came down in front of city hall. That tree, we were told, was diseased and had to go. We never saw the autopsy report. Of course, that long-dead tree was the one Santa Claus lit each year at the end of the Christmas parade. The beautiful tree adjoining the Rome Floyd Chamber subbed the next year – and did a wonderful job. But after that, a fake tree made its debut; and an artificial one has served ever since. Let’s face it: We’re not embracing a Norman Rockwell moment each year when city crews break out the boxes and cherry picker, and erect the plastic pyramid. Carolers didn’t exactly surround them throughout the day although we wonder if a few hecklers had a word or two to share. Those words likely were a bit stronger than bah humbug. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Who knows Joe Kwaczala best? Take the quiz along with Alison Rosen, Dave Honey Huntsberger and Tony Thaxton to find out. Also how did Joe spend his Thanksgiving? How was Tony's gig the night before? And a question for Dave? Plus so much more including Joe's zippered arm pocket, carolers who lack confidence, Alison's med switch and other stuff! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF Legacy Shirt! and the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by JOYBIRD: http://Joybird.com/ROSEN25 (use code ROSEN25 for 25% off your first order),WANTABLE: http://wantable.com/bestfriend (for $25 off your first edit), STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend (for $20 off) Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor, I get another haircut and celebrate my 36th birthday, while my wife joins a group of carolers in a holiday parade. I also spend some time making some meals in a Crock-Pot.

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I get another haircut and celebrate my 36th birthday, while my wife joins a group of carolers in a holiday parade. I also spend some time making some meals in a Crock-Pot.

This week we eat cranberry sauce and talk about how much Lancer hates Christmas Carolers and suspenders. Join in as we hate on a bunch of dumb Christmas traditions and don't forget to check out our new merch on our socials!

In this episode of the #ActingRealtor podcast, I get another haircut and celebrate my 36th birthday, while my wife joins a group of carolers in a holiday parade. I also spend some time making some meals in a Crock-Pot.

Hometown Radio 12/16/19 5:30p: Christmas Music from Uncommonne Carolers

Back by popular demand- the ACLU Carolers.

WHERE HAVE WE BEEN??? Check out this little bonus episode for updates and some good news!

Merry Christmas! In celebration of the holiday, the experts rate and review everything from Santa Claus to Gift-Giving to Carolers. Ho ho ho!

Episode 59 is a very special bonus episode featuring The Goode Time Carolers. Thank you to co-founders Tony Duran and John Hartmann for believing in me and inviting me to be a part of this season's caroling season. A special Thank You to Austin, Phil and Sarah for braving the elements for a great gig at the Irvine Spectrum. Featured in this episode are: Kelsey, Dennis and Tony. It was a pleasure working with you all at the second gig of the day in Laguna. The Good Time Carolers, also known as the Ambassadors of the Spirit of Christmas, spread holiday cheer throughout the Southern California areas from San Diego to Los Angeles, as well as in Nashville, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Disneyland Resort, Disney Hong Kong and Disney Shanghai. To contact The Goode Time Carolers, visit http://gtc.goodetimecarolers.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on Dare Dave, Irish Dave had to get the caller to say Carolers.

Happy holidays to everyone! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Happy Tuesday, if that's all you're celebrating today! Get ready to fill your earholes with some beautiful a cappella Christmas music from the CT Yuletide Carolers (ctyuletide.com). Lori and Mike Cartwright started the group about 13 years ago, and they're a busy bunch this time of year. Lori, Mike, and Kent Jackson sat with me to discuss their group and the love of singing. There's lots of music sprinkled throughout the episode, so sing along! #ctyuletide #acappella #christmas #carols

It's episode 07 of Season 10 and time for our 2017 Christmas special featuring stories about frightening festive fears. "The Carolers"¤ written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Atticus Jackson & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Addison Peacock & David Ault & Jeff Clement & Nichole Goodnight & Alexis Bristowe & Jessica McEvoy. (Story starts around 00:06:00) "The Nutcracker Town"¤ written by Rona Vaselaar and performed by Alexis Bristowe & Jeff Clement & Elie Hirschman & Nikolle Doolin. (Story starts around 00:24:50) "Underneath the Mistletoe"† written by Manen Lyset and performed by Peter Lewis & Jessica McEvoy & Addison Peacock & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 00:44:30) "I Still Believe In Santa Claus" written by Marcus Damanda and performed by Mike DelGaudio & Erika Sanderson & Elie Hirschman & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 01:13:40) "Christmas with Mr. Strings"‡ written by Henry Galley and performed by Nichole Goodnight & Atticus Jackson & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 01:33:45) "Tinsel"† written by Meg Molloy and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Nichole Goodnight & Dan Zappulla & Addison Peacock & Kyle Akers & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Mary Murphy & Erin Lillis & Matt Bradford. (Story starts around 02:24:10) Click here to learn more about the voice actors on The NoSleep Podcast   Click here to learn more about the NoSleep Live Tour 2018   Click here to learn more about S.H. Cooper   Click here to learn more about Rona Vaselaar   Click here to learn more about Manen Lyset   Click here to learn more about Marcus Damanda   Click here to learn more about Henry Galley   Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone Audio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡ & Jesse Cornett¤ & David Cummings Christmas 2017 illustration courtesy of Mark Pelham Audio program ©2017-2018 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.  

It's episode 07 of Season 10 and time for our 2017 Christmas special featuring stories about frightening festive fears."The Carolers"¤ written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Atticus Jackson & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Addison Peacock & David Ault & Jeff Clement & Nichole Goodnight & Alexis Bristowe & Jessica McEvoy. (Story starts around 00:09:30)"The Nutcracker Town"¤ written by Rona Vaselaar and performed by Alexis Bristowe & Jeff Clement & Elie Hirschman & Nikolle Doolin. (Story starts around 00:28:00)"Underneath the Mistletoe"† written by Manen Lyset and performed by Peter Lewis & Jessica McEvoy & Addison Peacock & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 00:48:00)"I Still Believe In Santa Claus" written by Marcus Damanda and performed by Mike DelGaudio & Erika Sanderson & Elie Hirschman & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 01:17:00)"Christmas with Mr. Strings"‡ written by Henry Galley and performed by Nichole Goodnight & Atticus Jackson & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 01:37:00)"Tinsel"† written by Meg Molloy and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Nichole Goodnight & Dan Zappulla & Addison Peacock & Kyle Akers & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Mary Murphy & Erin Lillis & Matt Bradford. (Story starts around 02:27:00)Please visit www.thenosleeppodcast.com for full show notes and links to learn more about our authors, voice actors, and producers.Executive Producer & Host: David CummingsMusical score composed by: Brandon BooneAudio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡ & Jesse Cornett¤ & David CummingsChristmas 2017 illustration courtesy of Mark PelhamAudio program ©2017-2018 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

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In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, we're talking all things Christmas in Memphis and sharing YOUR memories of this magical holiday. Hang your tinsel, grab your hot chocolate, and settle in for a jolly good time on this week's show!   The Enchanted Forest at Goldsmiths Ask a longtime Memphian about Christmas and you’re sure to hear about the Enchanted Forest at Goldsmiths department store. Goldsmiths was started in 1870 as a dry goods store on Beale Street by two German immigrant brothers, Jacob and Isaac, and their savings of $500. In 1895, it moved to Main Street. The store expanded into the Gayoso in 1952. The downtown store closed in 1993 and inside nowadays you will find the Center for Southern Folklore. Goldsmiths was very fancy for its time with its escalators, air conditioning, and merchandise arranged by departments. They even had a Christmas parade ten years before Macy’s did it. The Enchanted Forest was inspired by the Disney "Small World" ride. It first opened in the bargain basement in 1960. Apparently there was a long tunnel from the parking garage to the store that had many strange and wonderful wares along the walls. At the end of the tunnel, one could find a bakery with seasonal gingerbread men. Busloads of children would arrive, giddy to be on a field trip and at the prospect of spotting Santa with his live reindeer. An electric train (or perhaps several) ran throughout the Enchanted Forest. Memphis Santas We hear several charming Santa memories on this episode and it was so fun to hear how everyone was sure that THEIR Santa was real! For many years, Court Square was decorated as the North Pole and featured Santa's home. This magical Santa had a super secret way to discover the names, information, and what sort of gifts he could promise the children will receive that year. No matter what each child wished for, they all left with a tiny Coke bottle keychain! Another Memphis Santa of note was Robert J. Morton, whose wife dared him to dress up as Santa and wave to passersby in 1968. It took off and so he became known for delighting children at his fully decked out home for two weeks during the Christmas season. His house on Parnassas was strung with hundreds of lights and Jingle Bells was playing. In his second year as Santa, about 300 children came by to visit Morton. Overton Square Christmas at Overton Square was a sight to behold. In 1976 those wild dudes who created the Square decided there should be snow. So they orchestrated a “Charles Dickens” Christmas – with blue skies and a blizzard that began as soon as the temperature hit 28 degrees. The snow came out of a snow-making machines connected to fire hydrants. Carolers dressed like they were from the 1800s sang beneath lampposts wrapped in garland and tied with ribbons. The official city tree was located on in front of T.G.I. Fridays, of course. The big parade went right down Madison. Ice skaters crammed onto the rink that took over the entire street between Florence and Cooper. Lots of Overton Square memories on this episode! Mr. Bingle Mr. Bingle was a well-loved Memphis snowman who worked as Santa’s assistant during Christmas with his charming ice cream cone hat, candy cane, and red ribbon complete with bells and holly. Mr. Bingle was imagined by Emile Alline in 1947 down in New Orleans. Having the initials M.B., which was shorthand for the Maison Blanche department store, he became their mascot. He then gained larger fame when Mercantile Stores and Dillard's picked up the character. His most famous form in New Orleans was the 15-minute puppet show on Canal Street, where he also appeared in giant papier-maché form, voiced and puppeteered by Edwin "Oscar" Isentrout. This show, his TV and radio appearances, and charity events continued until Isentrout’s death in 1985. In Memphis, the Mr. Bingle shows were co-hosed by Miss Holly, played by Memphis advertising executive Joan White. A 2004 there was a novel called Saving Mr. Bingle sold in Nola and Memphis, with proceeds going towards a gravestone for Isentrout's previously unmarked grave at Hebrew Rest No. 3 Cemetery in New Orleans. The stores also marketed the character by selling Mr. Bingle merch. For full show notes, visit memphistypehistory.com/christmas.  

Door to door they go to sing songs of holiday cheer… But has this cranky crew of carolers stayed out a bit too late?This episode is sponsored by Design My Soap! Create your very own all-natural bar soaps that are just right for you! Choose from different formulas, scents, and exfoliants that work best for you and your skin type. Go to https://www.DesignMySoap.com and get a free Fireside Mystery Theatre-branded vegan lip balm when you use the coupon code FIRESIDE at checkout!Holiday Haunts 2017 was recorded live 11/26/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.Featured in the cast: Alain Laforest as Dean David Linton as Phil Michael Pate as Doug Eirik Davey-Gislason as Mick Kacie Laforest & James Kleinmann as The Young CoupleMusical performance: “This Time of Year” by Brook Benton & Clyde Otis, performed by Martina DaSilva and accompanied by Nico SleatorOriginal story and radioplay by Silbin SandovarDirected by Holly Payne-StrangePodcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel GravesPost-production audio by Ali SilvaMusical score improvised by Steve BlancoTheme music by Jason GravesSound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg RussTechnical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny GoddardProduction coordinator: Dalia MoraliProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productionshttp://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery

Love Actually, The Spirit of Christmas, 12 Dates of Christmas, A Christmass Kiss, Christmas Belle, It's a Wonderful Life

Happy holidays from the Cabronas y Chingonas! In this episode we talk about our Podcasterio Fest experience and try to get into the Christmas spirit. FriedPapita talks about her love/hate relationship with the film Carol and Myte gives a non-spoilery (for once) review of Coco. Bear with us, for this is our first ever long distance recording! Follow us @CYCpodcast E-mail us: CYCpodcastmail@gmail.com #Carol #Coco #SupportBrownPodcasts

Show Notes:  In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “Walt Disney World: At Home for the Holidays - Holiday Crafts and Treats” - Gloria Zent, Charles Graves-Harter, Stephanie Jessee, Ryan Reed and Robin Mantor - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about appearing in this Walt Disney World Christmas/holiday special, filming on the MGM Studios backlot with host J.D. Roth and more! Watch the special on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxvnw4W-Cnw) or Dailymotion (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5385m4_walt-disney-world-at-home-for-kids-holiday-crafts-and-treats-1996_fun)! Be sure to… - Follow us on Twitter at @TiaraTalkShow: www.twitter.com/TiaraTalkShow - ‘Like’ our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Tumblr page: thetiaratalkshow.tumblr.com - Follow us on our Google+ page: google.com/+TheTiaraTalkShow - Follow us on our Instagram page: instagram.com/thetiaratalkshow Want to give us your thoughts on this episode? Call us at 1-407-413-9390 and leave us a voicemail! Thanks for listening! “The Tiara Talk Show” is edited, created and hosted by Tammy Tuckey. The Tiara Talk Show is Copyright © 2013-2016 by Tammy Tuckey. All rights reserved.

The darker side of the holidays. In this bonus Holiday episode... (we thought it would be a mini but hey, we had a lot to say!) We discuss the dark meanings of Christmas, twisted Santas, crazy carolers, sick songs, and holiday "logs" with bowel issues— don't ask, just listen.

Ah, Opening Week. Snow on the ground, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, a feeling of Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward Men. Gather 'round the Yule Log as we riff for an hour or so about the first couple days of the regular season, and other nonsense (mostly other nonsense).    Listen to this pod if you want to hear us talk about Opening Day Carols, Matt Damon Doo-Doo Movies, The Immaculate Sports Conception, Matt Duffy Beef, Luthorian Hatred, Mariners Schadenfreude, Wags Above Replacement, No Walking Dead Spoilers, The Forgettable NL Central, Jorge Soler Slander, Rich Yankee Problems, and the Legend of Marlins Guy. Also, baseball. @ThatBBShow and That Baseball Show on Facebook, Carolers! 

This week, Team Mousetalgia takes you on an audio tour of Disneyland during the holiday season. Join us as we listen to the festive sounds of the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers, the Club 33 Carolers, Olaf's Snow Fest, Five and Dime, the Frontierland Orchestrion, and the Candlelight chorus. Next, listen to a special recording from a recent panel discussion in which Prep and Landing Co-Directors Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton talk about the origins of their popular Christmas television specials, and share some secrets behind the inspiration for some of the settings and characters. Plus: Disneyland and metal detection; Kristen reviews the Springhill Suites at Anaheim Resort; Jeff buys a Faun Warrior's helmet - and more.

All Christmas, but not all good will toward men.

Last show It got cool for 2 days, so Zouain wonders whether or not to wear underwear, Steve Harvey screws up Ms. Universe Avoiding men is the secret to longevity according to a 109 year old womanWe learn about Carolers and racism. Smart polish people's Losing prejudicesBaseball is a more widely watched LIVE sport than any other sport in the country

A joyous Candlenights to you and yours! Here’s our live episode from our beautiful hometown of Huntington, WV. It’s got everything you need to boost your holiday spirits: Carolers, good cheer and a deep, deep dive into fetishizing Tim Allen’s Santa belly.

BHL This Week - Join Derrial Christon, Courtney Stewart and DJ Jesse Janedy recall the top stories of the week on This Week for December 3rd, 2015. First up, Jesse shares stories about Anthony Anderson inking a multi-million dollar deal to host the NAACP awards and some brothers from the hood caroling in the burbs. Courtney follows that up with Australia still not wanting to let Chris Brown into their country and Donald Trump attempting to recruit black pastors to his campaign and failing. Derrial wraps things up by talking about CNN backtracking their statement on Freddie Gray and who made it onto Ebony's Power 100 list. All this and more on This Week!

Josh and Zachary talk about roving shopping center carolers. They take issue with some songs on the Switch 1197 playlist. The boys are joined in the studio with Alex Stroud from 'Glyphs'. Zach's got himself a new instrument and Josh has a theory about chocolate bars. Listen to the Show Live at; www.Switch1197.com From 2pm every Sunday

Fred McNaughton welcomes the Friendship Community Carolers to the Get Up and Go Show!

Our Christmas gift to you, packed with: Carolers, Enoch Daniel, Special guests Alex and Molly Fogleman, Christmas-themed Good, True and Beautiful with Dave Redfern, and Mrs. Sandi Smoker (James's mom!).

It's that magical time of year! Carolers, presents, and . . . Bill of Rights Day! It's December 15 - remember? Sure you do. In honor of the 220th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights, we'll be celebrating this most-overlooked of holidays with a special treat - a tribute to radio pioneer Norman Corwin, who produced a remarkable broadcast in 1941 - the 150th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights - called "We Hold These Truths." Our show will feature extensive excerpts from the 1941 broadcast, plus explanation and commentary from our host, Stewart Harris. So tune in your crystal sets or join us online at wets.org.

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"THE TWELVE BUGS OF CHRISTMAS," sung by The Sun Carolers, Sun Microsystems employees in Menlo Park, California under the direction of James Langdell who, each Christmas, "take their show on the hall" to sing and entertain their fellow workers with holiday favorites. This one is, obviously, a parody of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and its origin is uncertain. Suffice to say, it is a perennial favorite, particularly of software engineers, and has already endured for many years. In the true spirit of Christmas, Sun would like now to invite Microsoft, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and others to, similarly, create a YouTube video related to our industry (now that Sun has typically broken through with the innovation...kidding!). But do go ahead, we'd love to see what others at our companies might come up with...who's next?-The Sun Carolers (contact bruce.kerr@sun.com)

sermon transcript Introduction The Point of Christmas So we turn this morning, 1 Timothy 3:16. Christmas time is here. I guess you didn't know that, couldn't tell, surrounded by the trappings of Christmas, surrounded by the joy of the celebration and all of the symbols that we are so accustomed to, but also surrounded by what I call the great beast of secularism that stalks our joy and our faith, secularism that statements - that are a declaration - that God, if he really exists, if he even exists, is irrelevant to our lives, that he doesn't matter, that he can be left off safely. And I stand here on the pulpit today to fight that. I think that God is the center of my life, the center of my glory and my joy, the center of my Christmas celebration. I want it to be the center of yours as well. And so I stand on one text this morning to do that, to meditate on the greatness of the coming of Jesus Christ and all that he came to do. Now, many of our feelings and images of Christmas come from culture and not from Scripture. It is Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol,” 19th Century, Victorian England, top hats and lamplighters and figgy pudding and all of those things, the roasted goose. It's been a long time since I've had a roasted goose for Christmas, but there it is. Carolers standing on the corner in the streets of London, Ebenezer Scrooge stalking and muttering about humbug and all of those kinds of things, the ghost of Christmas past and present filling our senses with images from that era of history, or perhaps it's that famous poem. That - written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822 – “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Yaddy, yaddy, yaddy - you know all of that? Or Thomas Nast's famous depiction of Santa Claus as a heavy set bearded man with a big sack on his back, loaded with toys, a cartoon of which first appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1862. And some scientific comedian figured out how impossible I'd be for that man to get to every house, he calculated the number of milliseconds he would have to spend and the number of chimneys he'd have to descend and ascend, the speed of light would not be enough to get the job done in one night. Even if you gave him the full 24 hours. So that's how some people spend their time at Christmas time, calculating whether Santa could have done it or not. It's traditions like Christmas tree, and Mistletoe, and red and green nutcracker sweet, which boggles the mind with sensory input, of people dancing and twirling and pirouetting and rat kings and all kinds of things flowing in, what images and then black and white movies like “Miracle on 34th Street” and “It's a Wonderful Life,” and “The Grinch that Stole Christmas,” which isn't black and white, but probably should have been. If we could just move it aside, as we finally discover that, you know, even if you take all of the toys away, you're left with little Susie Who and singing a song that no one can comprehend and we all feel good about one another, and that's the true meaning of Christmas. And then there are non-spiritual seasonal songs that assault our senses like “Let It Snow,” and “Silver Bells,” and “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” one after the other. I was on one station this past week, 12 consecutive songs that had nothing to do with the birth of Jesus, one after the other. All of this, it says nothing compared to the spirit of materialism that saturates us and that draws us away, that sense of covetousness and material desires that captured our hearts probably at a very early age. And it's really been hard to fight ever since, the desire for gifts and possessions, and you know the retailers know it very well. And so Christmas season begins earlier and earlier. I didn't know if you knew this, but we're actually starting the celebration with 2010, this one's not for this year, we're already, we've re-doubled, we've lapped ourselves, and it's already up to 2010 now, it starts way before Halloween in some stores. And there it is, as Andy once was talking about a touch of desperation this year, we're finding in the malls and the shops, desperation for materialism. I say that other than the sinful covetousness and materialism, none of these things are overtly bad, they're part of the physical life that God's given us the history and the culture, but they miss the point, don't they? The point is that Jesus Christ is born as the unnamed angel announced in Luke 2 and Verse 10 and 11. "The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people today in the town of David. A savior has been born for you, he is Christ, the Lord.'" That's the point. That's the joy. That's our hope, that Jesus is our Savior. And the Apostle Paul knew this very well, when so long ago, he penned the words of our text that you heard read already so beautifully today, "Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and was taken into glory." Context of 1st Timothy Now, the context of these words, Paul is writing to Timothy, his young protégé in the ministry, to instruct him concerning ministry in the local church. Paul is very concerned about the church that Timothy is pastoring - the church in Ephesus - he's concerned especially about false teaching, false doctrine, those that pervert the Gospel. In chapter three then, he establishes the character in ministry of elders and of deacons, elders especially entrusted with the doctrinal life of the church, and the summation of all of this is found in the words immediately preceding this morning's text. Look at them in verses 14 and 15. 1st Timothy 3, "Although I hope to come to you soon, I'm writing you these instructions so that if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." He wants Timothy to know how God wants him personally to conduct himself as a minister of the gospel, watching his life and his doctrine closely, so that he can save both himself and his hearers. He wants Timothy to instruct the people of God how they should conduct themselves in God's household, in the church of the living God. Even more strikingly, he wants Timothy to uphold with great power before the people of God, what the purpose and role of the church is to be in this world, that is, that we are the pillar and the foundation of the truth. And we rightly say that the church is not a building, but a people called out by his name, by the power of the spirit of Living God, yet here he uses architectural imagery. We are the pillar of the truth, that which upholds the truth powerfully strongly. And it ordains the truth and adorns the truth with beauty, and so the people can look at it and see it, it's also the foundation of the truth that which supports and grounds the truth in this sin soaked and confused world. It's something unchanging, something immovable, and that's something we need in this so-called post-modern world of ours. The people we live with, they're called post-modern, are deeply confused on this very issue that there really can be such a thing as spiritual truth. Absolute, immutable spiritual truth. Transcendent in the spiritual realm. Post-modernism then is the idea that if there is such a thing as absolute truth, it's impossible for any of us to know it for certain, unlike Pontius Pilate, then the post-modern person sits in judgment on Jesus Christ and says, "What is truth?" And then walks away as though there can be no possible answer, though the truth is staring him right in the face in Jesus Christ. Of course, post-modern physicists still believe in the unfolding of immutable physical laws by which they make their living, they hope that they're not changing constantly, hence their PhDs would be out the window, they'd have to go back to school, so they're counting on physics not changing constantly. Post-modern architects still understand that their basic architectural principles by which they build soaring buildings that will not collapse, post-modern surgeons still know where the liver is and where the heart is and the lungs are, and they don't confuse these organs or say it really doesn't matter. Well, they know what the truth is biologically. And it's the church's marvelous privilege to say that there is even more certain spiritual truth than any of these physical truths, and we are the pillar and the foundation of that truth. That's our job. We get to stand up and proclaim to this secular world of ours that Jesus Christ is born, that he is the Son of God, and that he is the savior of the world. That is the truth. And so the Apostle Paul makes it clear, verse 16, "Beyond all question the mystery of godliness is great. He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world and was taken up in glory." The truth is that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, he is the focus of the angel's joyful announcement to the shepherds of Bethlehem. He is the truth for the world, and we have many statements about him. First, it calls the doctrine of Christ, the mystery of godliness, and says that, it's a great mystery. And secondly, it says that God appeared in a body. And third, that he was vindicated by the spirit, and fourth that he was seen by angels, and that fifth, he was preached among the nations, sixth that he was believed on in the world, and seventh that he was taken up in glory, and these are the truths of the center of my Christian faith, and they will be the center of my celebration of Christmas on Thursday, just as they are the center of my life every day. The Doctrine of Christ: The Great Mystery of Godliness Beyond All Controversy Let's look at them a little more closely. First, we begin with the idea of the doctrine of Christ, what is called here the great mystery of godliness, and it begins with an interesting statement, "Beyond all controversy," he says. Oh, there have been great controversies about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Satan has vigorously attacked the doctrine of Christ from the very beginning. From the very beginning, Christ's claim to deity is what got him killed. 1st John tells us that it is the focus of Satan's attacks in the church, that Christ has come in the flesh. And throughout the early centuries of the church, the doctrine of the deity and the humanity of Christ were the central battle ground. In 190 AD Socinianism came along and taught that Jesus was a mere man at birth, but became the son of God at his baptism, he was adopted by God to be the Son of God. It's also called adoptionism, and it is false. Then in the third century, along came modalism the idea that there is one God who appears at different times: sometimes as Father, sometimes as Son, sometimes as Spirit, but just one God, of course. There is a big problem with that. Who is it that Jesus was talking to when he said, Father, and he would speak? And even more scary, who was it that answered him from Heaven? Modalism, again, a lie of the devil. And then in the fourth century, Arianism, the idea that Jesus is God, but with a little “g”, he's a created God, not Jehovah God, not the great God, but a lesser God. Arius taught this thing. Athanasius fought against him, he was the only one of all the bishops to stand against this, this subtle attack by the devil. It's a false teaching upheld even today by Jehovah's Witnesses that Jesus is a created being, a lower case deity. God raised up this man Athanasius and he taught the clear truth about Jesus, which is now the Orthodox faith, and it's captured in the Nicene Creed: We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation, came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. Well, that's clear, isn't it friends? That's the Orthodox faith, but God had to raise up Athanasius to fight for every line in that dogma. And then in the fifth century, there was Eutychianism, the idea that Jesus had one nature, the divine nature, clad in the human body. Therefore, he really wasn't a human being, he just had kind of taken over a body, kind of like someone drives a robot or something like that, and again, this was rejected. One attack after the other, that Jesus was truly the Son of God, and truly the Son of Man, both at the same time. Friends, it's an incomprehensible mystery ultimately, but it is the teaching of our faith. There's been a river of controversy about the doctrine of the incarnation, but Paul says here in our text, that there is something "Beyond all controversy," beyond any controversy this, and "that is the mystery of godliness is great." The mystery that we celebrate at Christmas time is a great thing. The Mystery: Not Something to Be Solved, but Revealed Now, when we speak of this word mystery, it doesn't mean like it's something to be solved, like one of those Agatha Christie things or Sherlock Holmes, something like that. You know, those things are exciting. Those are a lot of fun. I love reading Sherlock Holmes stories or listening to them on tape, different depictions of them. Sherlock Holmes, the very embodiment of the modern scientific method applied to solving crimes, he specialized in careful observation of physical details, which gave him amazing insights into the circumstances that would surround some kind of a case or a person. He said, “By a man's fingernails, by his coat sleeve by his boot, by his trouser knees, by the calluses of his forefinger and thumb, by his expression, by his shirt cuffs - by each of these things a man's profession or trade is plainly revealed.” Or take this conversation between Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson in a case called The Sign of the Four, this is what Holmes said to Watson, he said, “‘My observation shows me that you have been to the Wigmore Street Post Office this morning, but deduction lets me know that when you were there, you dispatched a telegram.’ ‘Right,’ said Watson, ‘Right on both points, but I must confess, I don't see how you arrived at it, it was a sudden impulse on my part, and I have mentioned it to no one.’ ‘Oh, It is simplicity itself,’ Holmes remarked… ‘So absurdly simple that an explanation is superfluous, yet it may serve to define the limits of observation and deduction. Observation tells me that you have a little reddish clay adhering to your in-step just opposite the Seymour street office, they have taken up the pavement and thrown up some earth which lies in such a way that it's actually difficult to avoid treading in it upon entering. The earth is of this particular reddish tint that is only found as far as I know, in that part of the neighborhood. So much is observation. The rest is deduction.’” So the key with Sherlock Holmes was careful observation and then logical reasoning. Friends, this mystery cannot be solved that way. Scripture precludes it; it's impossible. Jesus put it this way in Luke 17, verse 20 and 21, Jesus said, "The Kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'there it is.'" God purposely conceals some truths from the human empirical method. They can only be known if he reveals them to us. And the Gospel and all of its mysteries, especially the incarnation of Jesus Christ is one of those things that had to be revealed or we would never have known it. And so it says in 1 Corinthians 1:21, "For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know him. God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe." It was wisdom from God that we couldn't figure this out by inference and deduction and scientific reasoning. God has humbled us; we must have it revealed to us. The Mystery: Not Something Irrational & Unknowable, but Rational & Knowable But neither on the other hand, is this mystery like the post-modern mystery religions, even in some emergent churches, which are always talking about mysteries, mysteries, mysteries. And by that, it's like something we can never know or understand at all, this great mystery. New Age religious folks are talking about this. Speaking of mysteries, post-modern pastors intentionally seek to leave their hearers with more questions than they entered with, to befuddle them and to tangle up their minds with mysteries and questions, so that you just leave off all rational process and don't think anymore about anything, but just are caught up in the wonder and the mystery of it all, as though that's somehow a good thing. No, it's not that thing either. There were such mystery religions in Ephesus, it eventually came up into what is known as Gnosticism, where you had to have these secret keys of knowledge, and if you didn't have them then you couldn't figure anything out. It was a mystery religion, and Paul fought it at an early stage, and then later the church would fight it vigorously. Now, this is instead a rational truth, that couldn't be known about God, but it must be revealed by God. And so Jesus is there at Caesarea Philippi with his disciples, and he said, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" And they had various options, but then he turns his gaze on his 12 apostles and he says, "What about you? Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter spoke for all believers when he said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Do you remember what Jesus said next? "Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in Heaven." It's a blessing of direct revelation from God to the individual heart that Jesus is God in the flesh. And we can understand that although we can't reason out all of the implications. Within a few moments Peter was taking Jesus aside and rebuking him for saying he was going to die on the cross. You don't rebuke the Son of God, he never makes any mistakes. And so, that's a good example of how we can't fully unfold all the implications of the things that have been revealed to us. We still struggle with unbelief, but the fact is this is a noble mystery that can only be known if God reveals it directly to your heart, and he calls it here the mystery of godliness. The Mystery of Godliness Now, since everything in this list refers to Jesus Christ, I think this is speaking of Christ as godliness. Could either be one of two things. Either that Jesus was Godly - he was the very picture of godliness, the picture of piety, the picture of holiness in a physical body, it could be that, or the word sometimes means religion, and it could be the mystery of our Christian religion is great. Either way, he's speaking of the greatness of Christ coming into the world. The Great Mystery of Godliness And he says, "Beyond all question, beyond all controversy, the mystery of this godliness is great." This is a great mystery. Friends, it isn't just a great mystery, it's an infinite mystery, the mystery of Christ. It's great, not because it would take a super genius to figure it out, that's not possible. No, it's great because it concerns an infinite person, the person of Jesus Christ. That Jesus is God in the flesh, that's a great infinite mystery, that he in a little baby body is God the Creator. How can you figure that out? You could be pondering that the rest of your life and never fully understand it, that Jesus perfectly reflects the glory of the Father, and that if you've seen him, you've seen the Father. That's a mystery, that Jesus came to give us a great salvation by the shedding of his blood. That is a mystery, and it is a great mystery. The birth of the Son of God to a human woman. Beyond all question, beyond all controversy, this mystery is great. Six Aspects of the Great Mystery of Christ #1). He Appeared in a Body And then he gives us six aspects of this great mystery of Christ. And the first that he gives us is that he appeared in a body. Now, the King James Version gives us, "God appeared in a body," and the modern translations take the word God out. Well, don't let that trouble you – the modern translations are from believers, the people that translated believe in the deity of Christ, the whole passage is speaking of the greatness of Christ. They are not denying that Christ was God, they're just saying that the ancient manuscript didn't have the word God in it; this doesn't change a thing. The fact of the matter is, he appeared in the body, and the Greek word appeared means was revealed, as light shining in a dark place. Revealed as he really was, but now in a body, and the whole flow of the New Testament was that Christ was truly God in a body, God appeared in a body, and the Verse therefore presumes Christ pre-existence, he existed before he took on the human body. He can say in John 8:58, "Before Abraham was born, I am." He's the eternal God who took on a body. Or as he said to Pilate – "Pilate said, 'You are a King then?' And Jesus answered, 'You're right in saying that I'm a king. In fact, for this reason I was born and for this, I came into the world to testify to the truth.'" Jesus chose to enter the world, and so this is the great mystery of godliness: that he was pre-existent God and he took on a human body. God appeared in a body. Now, many cults deny this central truth. 2 John 7, it says, "Many deceivers who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the Antichrist. The spirit of Antichrist then is denying that God came in the flesh." Islam denies this central teaching. They deny that Jesus is God in the flesh, they cannot conceive of this. They say that it was Judas that died on the cross, and that Jesus was just a prophet, a miracle-working prophet, yes, but just a prophet. The Mormons deny the deity of Christ, they say that he is a created being, the brother of Lucifer. Jehovah's Witnesses, as I've already said, deny that he is God in the flesh; they teach that he is a created being. So this is centrally attacked by Satan. He appeared in the body. #2). He was Vindicated by the Spirit Secondly, it says "he was vindicated by the spirit." Vindicated means to justify, to declare righteous, to be proven, to have spoken the truth. Jesus was vindicated as God by the Spirit of God. And Jesus, I think without question, is the most slandered and reviled human being in history. More people have slandered and reviled and thought blasphemous thoughts of Jesus than anybody that's ever lived. Simeon who greeted Joseph and Mary and the baby Jesus at the temple, "said this to his mother, Mary, 'This child is destined to be, to cause the falling and the rising of many in Israel,'" listen, "'and to be a sign that will be spoken against so the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.'" Jesus is the sign that's spoken against, and amazing how gracious Jesus is to those who blaspheme him and speak against him and who did not understand who he was. Remember, as he's dying on the cross, he says, "Father, forgive them, they don't know what they're doing." At the core of that statement is, they don't know who I am, or they never would have done this. And yet Jesus is so gracious to former rebels who laid down their weapons of rebellion against him and come into his kingdom, and so, he says in Matthew 12:31, "I tell you, every sin will be forgiven men, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men." The next verse: "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven." How sweetly gracious is Jesus to forgive us all of that unbelieving blasphemy, when at last we finally come to faith in Christ. The virgin birth by his mother opened her up to the charge of sexual immorality - the charge that Jesus was born an illegitimate son. The Holy Spirit vindicated Jesus by descending like a dove at his baptism, he vindicated Jesus by driving him out into the desert to be tempted by the Devil, and he made it through without a single sin, and then filling him with power to do great signs and wonders and miracles among the people. He vindicated him by the words he spoke, no one ever talked like this man. He vindicated him throughout his whole ministry by enabling him to do all of these things with great power by the Holy Spirit. He vindicated Jesus by raising him from the dead. This is the greatest vindication of all, the claims of Christ to deity throughout his life were brutally offensive to his enemies, culminating in his trial. When they said, "'I charge you under oath by the living God: tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God?' And he said, 'I am.'" Well, that was a claim. They didn't believe it. And they killed him, he died on the cross, the Holy Spirit vindicated him by raising him from the dead, and so it says in Romans 1:4, that "through the Spirit of holiness, Jesus was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead." So, the Holy Spirit vindicated Jesus by raising him from the dead, and the Holy Spirit vindicated Jesus by coming in power on the day of Pentecost and moving the Apostles to preach boldly in Jesus' name. In Acts 2:1-4, it says, "When the day of Pentecost came, they're all together in one place, suddenly the sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. And they saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." In Acts 2:36, Peter said this, "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this. God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ,” vindicated by the spirit of God. The culmination of Peter's Pentecost sermon, "When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other Apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?' And Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" #3). He was Seen by Angels Thirdly, "he was seen by angels." Angels are created spiritual beings - they're not omniscient. They need to learn the Gospel just as much as we do. It says "Even angels long to look into these things," 1 Peter 1:12. Angels are constantly watching human beings - watching us right now. We can't see them, but they exist in the spiritual realm, and they were especially watching Christ. They watched his whole life. They were there when he was born, the shepherds were there tending their flocks, and the angel appeared and announced that the Savior was born. And then suddenly a great company, the heavenly host appeared with the angel praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest. They were there at his birth. They were there when he was tempted in the desert. Angels at the end of that time came and ministered to him. The angels watched all the way through his life. They ministered to him in the Garden of Gethsemane, when great drops of blood came out and he was fit to expire at that moment, and angels came and strengthened him so that he would be able to go to the cross for you and me. Angels were watching Jesus as he stunned them by pouring out his blood on the cross as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of human beings. They watched in amazement as God the Father poured out his wrath on his only begotten son, he, our substitute, and they saw all of that, they watched. They listened as Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" And as he breathed his last and spoke those wonderful words, "It is finished, Father into your hands, I commit my spirit." They watched all of that, and then they were there as the Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead. One angel even got to move the stone back, so we could all go in there and see it. That Jesus is gone, he's not here. They got to announce, "Why do you," look for the dead, or "the living among the dead? He's not here, he's risen just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." They were there celebrating. The angels watched all of his life, he was seen by angels. #4). He was Preached Among the Nations Forth, he was preached among the nations. The mystery of godliness is great, and what's amazing to me as a pastor and a preacher is that God's entrusted to people like me, the ministry of reconciliation. I would think that if we go back a step, was preached by angel, would have done a better job. What do you think? That the angels would go out there and preach, but that wasn't God's will. Instead, he has entrusted to the church, the ministry of reconciliation, and we get to preach in the nations all of these truths, we get to be the pillar and foundation of the truth in the world. He was preached among the nations. "You will receive power", he said, "when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth." When we go out today into the Liberty Street Apartments, I'm going to be thinking about this verse, that the Spirit of God is going to be indicating Jesus through my preaching among the nations, that they get to hear the Gospel. It's amazing to me. The Gospel advances this way. #5). He was Believed on in the World And fifth, was believed on in the world; even more amazing is that sinners like us can believe something like this. I mean, that God took on a body, that he had hair and nails, and flesh and blood and capillaries and all that stuff, that God took on a body and that he died, he was dead on the cross. God dead on the cross as the enemies say. God dead in the tomb for three days. How is that? It seems foolishness. When Paul took this message and preached it in Athens on Mars Hill. After they heard about it, "they sneered," utter contempt for a message like this, couldn't believe it. But yet there were some there that believed. He was believed on in the world. The Holy Spirit of God has kindled in us a faith that can never be quenched. He's believed in the world, the Gospel, the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. And through that Gospel, Roman Centurions, like Cornelius, and Praetorian guards like in Philippians Chapter 4, members of Caesar's household, and perhaps even a Roman Emperor, Constantine, bowing before Jesus and acknowledging that he is God in the flesh. That's amazing. Ruthless barbarian tribes from Germania, or the Norseman, the dreaded Vikings, that some of them would actually lay down their weapons and bow the knee to the Prince of Peace and believe in him. Astonishing. That men and women in Japan and China would see in Jesus, not western pollution, but the God of all the world, even of Asia. And brothers and sisters in Christ from Japan and Korea, Vietnam, China, are there testifying. They believe these same things. The cannibals in Irian Jaya would give up their idolatry and wickedness and become Christians. That atheist Marxist professors, that Maoist terrorists, that genocidal African warlords, that suicidal heroin addicts, forsaken, starving orphans, that bored alcoholic CEOs, that former Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, animists and others have actually turned away from all of these lies and found life in Jesus' name. #6). He was Taken Up in Glory He was believed on in the world, and finally he was taken up into glory. As he prayed in John 17, Father, I want the glory that I had with you before the world began. "He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." And once he passed beyond physical view, he was welcomed into Heaven by the angels and ushered right to his rightful place at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, and he sat down on that throne. And since that time, God the Father in his zeal has been making his enemies a foot stool for his feet. And from that throne, he will come back and will enter our world again to set up his eternal kingdom. He was taken up into glory. Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great. Application: Diving Joyfully into the Mystery This is the Mystery of Christmas What then is the application for us? Dive into the mystery. All I've been doing with you this morning is just taking each of these six truths and ruminating over them, meditating on them with you. Take them home, take each one like a cherished diadem and look at it. Stare at it. Dive into this mystery. And trust in it. Stand on these Truths I'm aware of the fact that at Christmas time, people come back to church, haven't been in a while, wonder if they're going to be welcome. You're welcome. You're welcome to be here. Jesus Christ has come to save sinners. The Apostle Paul said, "Of whom I am the worst." Find in Jesus your savior, and clear away all that secular stuff. All of those secular things, all the movies and the songs, the Christ-less songs, and all the shopping and the decorations clear it away and focus in on this. The mystery of godliness, that is great. He appeared in a body, focus on that, and on Jesus Christ who died for sinners like you and me. Purify Your Christmas And for the rest of us, can I just urge that you keep Christ the center of this time. I mean, you have to do physical practical things, have your quiet times, every day. Saturate your mind in Christ. As you go shopping - as shop you must - as you go shopping, keep in mind that all of these gifts are as nothing compared to the gift of the only begotten Son of God. Speak of it with your relatives, you're going to be brought together, perhaps with non-Christian relatives. Talk to them again, don't give up hope they're still alive, even at a late stage, they can still believe in Jesus. And for us as a church, let's continue to commit ourselves to preaching these doctrines, the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Final Story: A Church Loses its Message, and Its Soul I read a story, John MacArthur told, and I'll close with this, of an old church in England, there was a sign in the front of the church that read this, "We preach Christ crucified." But after a time ivy grew up, and obscured the last word. Thus, the motto became, "We preach Christ." A little while longer, the vine grew up a little bit more, and all that said was, "We preach." Wasn't long before the entire sign was obscured entirely and the church died. I think that that vine represents that encroaching secularism, that encroaching unbelief, that can eclipse a testimony like this church. God has lit a lamp in this church and set it up to be a light in this community. Let's preach Christ crucified. He appeared in a body, he died on the cross, he was vindicated by his resurrection. He ascended in the glory and he's at the right hand of God. He's coming back some day to judge heaven and earth. Let's preach those things. Close with me in prayer.