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There's been a lack of Christmas cheer around Posh this festive period as Peterborough only gain 1 point from 4 games but Darragh is determined his side can put things right before the end of the season! Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony and Bradford City supporter Philip Ideson are giving insight on the "Hard Truths" behind the football industry via this weekly podcast 

spotifyYoutubeFacebookInstagramhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alya.the.artistNo More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist's Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.The eight tracks feature ALYA's versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,' which is a song I really love, a Christmas classic, but we felt like it's time for something new, fresh, cool, and ‘No More Lonely Christmas' is the song that came out of the thought.”Where Mariah's song is a wish for a certain someone, ALYA's song is the wish come true: I waited since foreverand now that we're togetherI feel the holiday cheerCuz I'll never be alone on Christmas“It was very fun to record,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the track.”Piano, horns, clapping, drums all combine in a happy, joyful celebration of love and the season.“It's just a very, very good feeling song. I had so much fun recording it, and I really hope that everybody else will feel the joy, feel the love that I put in the song. I really believe that it has all the chances of becoming a new Christmas classic.”The song is a perfect namesake for an album that carries the artist's Christmas hopes.“I wanted to put over so much love, so much good emotion, so much good energy that when you listen to the record you will feel like, no matter where you are, you are surrounded by your loved ones.”“Little Drummer Boy” and “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” along with “Silent Night,” are the album's three classics. Together, they constituted the EP she put out last year, Home for Christmas.They have been updated for the current album. This year's version of “I'll Be Home” features Indiara Sfair, “a wonderful musician from Brazil,” on harmonica.ALYA will live her Christmas wish on Monday in Los Angeles, when she will perform at the Good Shepherd Shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The children were asked to request gifts in advance, and they will get their wishes when ALYA distributes gifts.“I will be Mama Claus,” she said.Gifts will also be distributed to the mothers and staff and ALYA is providing a catered luncheon for the residents and staff.On December 19, she is streaming a live show from Burbank for STAGE.LIVE.BUY, a showcase for new artists modeled after NPR's “Tiny Desk” series.The day the album released she performed for a “Models in Comedy” Christmas special.ALYA was born and raised in the Soviet Union and, as a child, started classical vocal training. She immigrated as an adult to the United States in 2012 and began her career in music.“I dropped everything and started my life from scratch,” she says in her official biography. “I took the road less traveled, and that has made all the difference.”She has amassed millions of viewers on her social media platforms. Her single “Hope,” released earlier this year, went viral on TikTok, drawing more than a million views. As an artist and a philanthropist, she has been featured in Star, Us Weekly, In Touch Weekly and Life & Style.Beginning last year, she took her career further down the road less taken, putting out music at a much faster pace.“It takes a while to find the right people. It takes a while to find the sound that you really love,” she said, “and I'm just warming up.”No More Lonely Christmas is her first full length album. Next year, she will come out with more singles.“We will probably drop an album at the end of next year with a new sound, with new people.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

[SEGMENT 1-1] Christmas songs repeat 2023    [SEGMENT 1-2] Learn to enjoy Christmas   It's Christmas Day and I hope you are enjoying life with friends and family. And if you happen to be alone, then thank you for including me in your Christmas, and know that I am with you in spirit. When I was an engineer, I had a friend who hated the holidays, especially Christmas. I thought he was kidding, but each year he got very depressed at this time. It was so difficult for me to understand this, because I'm a “cup half filled” person. What was so intriguing to me is that any other time of year, this guy was just like me. He was truly the Merry Mexican. One of the technicians on my engineering team, and the guy was a joy to be around…except during the holidays. In a way I get it. The most wonderful time of the year for God-loving people is almost approached with trepidation. It's the time of year to keep your mouth shut. Yes, we've spent all year fighting the lunatic Left, and now we're supposed to gather around the dinner table, smiling politely as Aunt Karen waxes poetic about “how presidential” Gavin Newsom looks in a windbreaker. The Unbearable Expectations of Christmas Christmas is supposed to be festive, but for many, it's a pressure cooker of unrealistic expectations. Let's start with the car commercials. Who are these people getting luxury cars with big red bows? I swear, I've never met anyone who's walked outside on Christmas morning and found a shiny new Lexus in the driveway. Not one. This isn't a gift—it's a financial ambush. “Merry Christmas, honey! Here's a monthly car payment the size of our mortgage.” Also, can we talk about the fact that Hollywood now feels obligated to diversify these commercials? Oh, look, it's Jamal and Shanice, living their best lives in matching sweaters, unwrapping a BMW. I'm not saying it hasn't happened, but let's not pretend this is a universal experience. For most of us, the biggest thing we're unwrapping is the family pack of socks from Costco. New Year's Resolutions: The Annual Lie And then there's New Year's. We treat it like a fresh start, even though it's literally just the day after December 31. “This year, I'm going to the gym!” Sure, you are, Karen. Right after you finish the leftover pecan pie and delete Netflix. Why do we lie to ourselves like this? The same people who couldn't manage to walk their dog more than twice in 2023 are now planning to train for a marathon. Stop it. Holidays with the Left But let's get to the real Christmas buzzkill: Leftists. From Thanksgiving onward, we Conservatives are given a strict set of holiday rules. Don't wear your MAGA hat to dinner. Don't mention Trump. Don't bring up Biden unless you're praising his “resilience.” It's like the PC police have infiltrated our homes, ready to pounce if you so much as hum “God Bless America.” Even in victory—and Trump's 2024 win was a victory for America, the world, and maybe even Mars—we're told to tone it down. “Don't gloat,” they say. Meanwhile, they've spent four years calling us racists, fascists, and worse. Well, guess what, Aunt Karen? This Christmas, I'm drinking eggnog from my TKJN Trump Nickname mug and flaunting my Trumpiness like a MAGA elf at the North Pole. Why Conservatives Need Christmas Here's the thing: We Conservatives need Christmas. It's our time to recharge, to celebrate faith, family, and freedom. While the Left spends the season trying to cancel Rudolph for being “problematic” (too red, obviously Republican), we're out here keeping the traditions alive. Caroling? Check. Nativity scenes? Double check. Loudly pointing out that Jesus was not a socialist? Triple check. And let's not forget, Christmas is the ultimate reminder that good triumphs over evil. It's like a Hallmark movie on steroids. The world needed a savior, and boom, Jesus arrived. And in the spirit of that divine intervention, let's celebrate another miracle: Trump saved us from Bidenomics, open borders, and the Ministry of Truth. You better believe that's worth a toast. Dealing with the Lunatics   Potential Funny AdditionsA fake Christmas letter from the DNC: “Dear Conservatives, Please don't celebrate too loudly. It's making us look bad.”A MAGA-themed Christmas song parody: “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Freedom.”A holiday card: “All I want for Christmas is four more years!”    I hope today you have on your Trump MAGA hat, drink from your TKJN Trump Nickname mug, and flaunt your “Trumpiness” like Trumpian elves.      [SEGMENT 1-3] Christmas toys repeat 2023      [SEGMENT 1-4] Government trophy girlfriend   I was thinking about this, and I've said many times that it's the rough patches in life that teach you lessons. You learn little from the good times. That's why so many billionaires' kids end up in rehab. And plastic surgeons feast on the insecurities of their wives. Money can't buy you everything, but it does keep the kids close. Government is like that billionaire's kid. It's gotten so much without doing anything that now it expects it. And no matter how badly government behaves or performs, it wants what it wants.  Trauma and Government Incompetence: A Match Made in Dysfunction And trauma also unites us, which is why we revolted against our government in the last election. We finally dealt with the trauma. Similarly, government incompetence echoes life's trauma—it unites us in shared disbelief. And much like those trauma support groups, we form bonds over mutual suffering:DMV Survivors Anonymous.Post Office PTSD Support.TSA Group Therapy: “Hi, my name is Kevin, and I was randomly selected for a cavity search.”The People Who Really Show Up Government is that chic we met at the bar who was HOT. She met us at our financial best, not when we were trying to make it. So we took our arm-candy all over the world, galivanting. And when we went to Thailand for her plastic surgery, she denied the bag with the coke in it was hers, and we had to do her time in that Thai prison. She headed straight to the yacht in Monaco to meet up with some dude she met at the airport while you were detained. Who did you call to get you out. That fat girl you ghosted in college after that one night you pretend didn't happen. And that girl jumped on a plane to Thailand to get you an attorney with her life savings. Refusing to return to America until you are free, she's now working as a stripper to pay off guards in the Thai prison to keep you from being violated. Meanwhile, your trophy girlfriend, aka the government, doesn't even remember your name.The Hilariously Dysfunctional Government Wish List I've been thinking a lot about what government should actually be doing for us. Instead of wasting money on things like gender-neutral snowplows or building sandcastles for crabs in Martha's Vineyard, why not tackle the real issues? You know, stuff that would actually make life better—or at least less absurd.The Government and Cancer: We Know You Have the Cure Let's start with the big one: curing cancer. We've mapped the human genome, people. We've sent robots to Mars, created ChatGPT, and even taught a few people on TikTok how to read. But you're telling me we still can't cure cancer? Please. I know the cure exists, probably stored in a climate-controlled lab in Beijing next to Hunter Biden's misplaced laptop. Only the richest people in the world get access to it, while the rest of us are out here doing 5Ks in pink tutus, hoping our donation covers a box of Band-Aids for a research center. And diabetes? Oh, that's cured too. But apparently, it's reserved for Silicon Valley execs who are on a raw avocado and crypto diet. Meanwhile, the rest of us are stuck playing Russian roulette with insulin prices.Real Science We Need Forget sending billionaires to space or making vegan leather from mushrooms. How about some practical science for regular folks?The Eyebrow That Won't Quit: I have this one eyebrow hair that grows faster than my afro did in the ‘70s. Can someone in a lab coat take five minutes away from studying the mating habits of fire ants to fix this?Butt Hair Be Gone: Why do we have hair growing in places nobody wants it? Between the ears, the nose, and—let's just say it—the nether regions, I'm starting to think nature is just trolling us. And while we're at it, does my nose hair have to turn gray? Nothing screams “distinguished gentleman” like a silvery vine hanging out of your nostril.Anti-Sweat Technology: Forget curing male-pattern baldness. I'd rather have a government-funded lotion that stops my pits from looking like Niagara Falls every summer. Priorities, people.Free Wi-Fi and No Toll Roads: Is That Too Much to Ask? Here's another idea: free Wi-Fi everywhere. If we can find funding for shrimp on treadmills (true story—Google it), then we can surely give Americans free internet access. You know, so we can stream cat videos in peace without selling our souls to Comcast. And toll roads? Enough already. We've paid for these roads ten times over. What are they paving these highways with, Gucci loafers? If the government insists on charging us to drive on roads we already own, the least they could do is throw in a free car wash or a pack of gum.Government Waste: You Can't Make This Up The real comedy gold lies in what the government is spending our money on. Some of this stuff sounds like rejected plotlines from “Veep.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

No More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist's Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.The eight tracks feature ALYA's versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,' which is a song I really love, a Christmas classic, but we felt like it's time for something new, fresh, cool, and ‘No More Lonely Christmas' is the song that came out of the thought.”Where Mariah's song is a wish for a certain someone, ALYA's song is the wish come true: I waited since foreverand now that we're togetherI feel the holiday cheerCuz I'll never be alone on Christmas“It was very fun to record,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the track.”Piano, horns, clapping, drums all combine in a happy, joyful celebration of love and the season.“It's just a very, very good feeling song. I had so much fun recording it, and I really hope that everybody else will feel the joy, feel the love that I put in the song. I really believe that it has all the chances of becoming a new Christmas classic.”The song is a perfect namesake for an album that carries the artist's Christmas hopes.“I wanted to put over so much love, so much good emotion, so much good energy that when you listen to the record you will feel like, no matter where you are, you are surrounded by your loved ones.”“Little Drummer Boy” and “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” along with “Silent Night,” are the album's three classics. Together, they constituted the EP she put out last year, Home for Christmas.Support the show

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Earlier this month I shared some true reports of people seeing Kris Kringle – or what appeared to be Kris Kringle – in real life. But there are many more of those strange sightings to share! (More Real Santa Sightings) *** Christmas has been celebrated for centuries, and gift-giving has been around in America since well before the Civil War. But how we celebrate and what we give changes depending on the time. We'll take a look at what Christmas was like for American pioneers in the 1800s. (Christmas in The Old West) *** At a Christmas party the revelers heard a horrifying scream from outside. They rushed out to hear the screams were coming from the sky, at least above the rooftops. But how could that be? It was then that they learned Oliver Lerch had disappeared – never to be seen again. (The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch) *** Nothing says Christmas like a poisonous weed! Well… you explain mistletoe! We'll look at why we're supposed to kiss under this deadly plant during the holidays. (A Kiss Under the Mistletoe) *** A horrible fire breaks out at an Oklahoma school during the holidays of 1924 – and the ghosts of the children still linger at the site. (Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire) *** You might be celebrating Christmas like a viking and not even realize it. From the holiday ham to the evergreen in your living room, we'll look at how the pagan celebration of Yule influenced modern Christmas traditions. (How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking) *** Kids in America anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus bounding down the chimney with gifts and candy for the good little boys and girls. But that's America. What comes down the chimney of Irish and Scottish kids may not be so jolly, plump, and loving. Some Gaelic children have to watch out for the Bodach. (Beware the Bodach at Christmas) *** It's something we're trying to revive here on Weird Darkness… the lost tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas. (The Lost Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories) *** (Originally aired December 16, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Lost Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories” from Conspiracy Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36dxj4kt, Sally O'Reilly for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfh29mk, YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93r34c, LiveAbout.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/539cmfv6“The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch” from AnomalyInfo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59t2mysv“How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking” by Morgan Dunn for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88mev7“More Real Santa Sightings” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvdt2ww6“Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dnmhehha“Beware the Bodach at Christmas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85afxx“Christmas in The Old West” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddzbyfk“A Kiss Under the Mistletoe” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jv3u98aVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. 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This time of year is stressful. Amen? Think about how we spend our days this time of year? We're running to buy presents. There are lights to be hung. Baking to be done. We're running to holiday concerts. Running to holiday tournaments. Running to holiday parties. Don't forget the Elf on the Shelf. There's that strand of lights on the house that won't stop blinking. As your credit cards heat up your blood pressure heats up. It's a season where there's never enough time, never enough energy and never enough money to get it all done.Truth be told, God was never into busy or behavior modification. In fact, Christmas isn't at all about a God who is "watching you." And God never intended for the arrival of God's Son to lead to Christmas stress for all eternity.Christmas… It's about a God who "comes to be with us" whatever our circumstance. A God who comes to give you “peace” any our waiting. A God who comes as the light of the world. A God who comes for all people. Christmas is about a God who comes to you…you who are worthy. Socials:www.facebook.com/clcecolumbiawww.instagram.com/centrallutheran/www.centrallutheran.church

The family are having a Boxing Day lunch upstairs after the pub has closed Jordan refuses a glass of champagne, then announces that she's pregnant Judy has returned from Belfast. She's sorry for ruining Bob's Christmas Don't be silly, says Bob. He's just relieved that her mother is out of danger Neil asks Alyson how she likes the new laptop he bought her for Christmas It's great she says, subdued. Neil teases her. Did you expect something romantic? Laura and Dan call round to tell Charlotte and Raymond the good news The Council's going to repair the potholes on the ring road – just got an email Vicky brings Carmella and Harry a late Xmas gift. She celebrated with Darren in MK Darren's staying in MK – and thanks to the two of them, she's staying in Huntsford Adam has taken Chantelle out for a special dinner to say thank you for her friendship She has stood by him during the most difficult time of his life. He's very grateful

In this episode, we're talking about sugar and how sugar dims your light plus the how and the why of ditching sugar because I would call reducing and removing refined sugar a foundational basic step one and it's easy especially at this time of year (after Christmas) It is easy for this to kind of go dry and for us to lose sight of this so I'm going to share some of the geeky facts around this and inspire you and re-envision your thoughts around this basic area. It's really simple, but the impact that it can have can be really profound. If you can have a healthy relationship with sugar, if you can, take the power back when it comes to your relationship with sugar or said another way in a more practical way: You can just remove refined sugars and refined carbohydrates or reducing them can have a profound impact on your mental health, hormonal health, belly and your joy and pleasure in the world. This isn't about restriction and deprivation and removing food for the sake of being better, deprived and being miserable. This is actually about you feeling really good, feeling your happiest and most joyful and being the most resilient and energised version of yourself. A lot of refined sugar and excess refined carbohydrate is going to dim your light and it's going to make you feel crap. You might need to hit the reset button when it comes to your sugar intake or maybe you've never really addressed this area because it just feels so big and overwhelming. I'm going to break it down into the how and the why. Let's dive in! Resources Book your free call with me here Beat the Sweet: Sugar Detox & Recipe Collection SHIFT challenge

It's time for our annual year-end tradition! … C-SPAN's “The Weekly” looks back at the year in Congress. … For 2023, it's a special double-episode of the podcast … Back-to-back year-enders for Congress. The first one … for Christmas – It was the Year in Congress in Jesus – that is, mentions of Jesus. Now it's time for Part II: The Year in Congress in George Orwell! – that is, mentions of George Orwell Who talked about George Orwell in Congress in 2023? And what did they say? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast “The Weekly” – … It's Part 2 of 2023 in Congress … It's the Year of Mentions of George Orwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the annual year-end tradition! … C-SPAN's “The Weekly” looks back at the year in Congress. … For 2023, it's a special double-episode of the podcast … Back-to-back year-enders for Congress. The first one … just in time for Christmas – It's the Year in Congress in Jesus – that is, mentions of Jesus. From both Republicans and Democrats. Who talked about Jesus in Congress in 2023? And what did they say? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast “The Weekly” – Listen to it on Christmas – or on any other day. Then come back the following week for our second year-ender… Part 2 of 2023 in Congress … It's The Year of mentions of …. Well, you'll just have to tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/beware-the-bodach-at-christmas/IN THIS EPISODE: Earlier this month I shared some true reports of people seeing Kris Kringle – or what appeared to be Kris Kringle – in real life. But there are many more of those strange sightings to share! (More Real Santa Sightings) *** Christmas has been celebrated for centuries, and gift-giving has been around in America since well before the Civil War. But how we celebrate and what we give changes depending on the time. We'll take a look at what Christmas was like for American pioneers in the 1800s. (Christmas in The Old West) *** At a Christmas party the revelers heard a horrifying scream from outside. They rushed out to hear the screams were coming from the sky, at least above the rooftops. But how could that be? It was then that they learned Oliver Lerch had disappeared – never to be seen again. (The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch) *** Nothing says Christmas like a poisonous weed! Well… you explain mistletoe! We'll look at why we're supposed to kiss under this deadly plant during the holidays. (A Kiss Under the Mistletoe) *** A horrible fire breaks out at an Oklahoma school during the holidays of 1924 – and the ghosts of the children still linger at the site. (Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire) *** You might be celebrating Christmas like a viking and not even realize it. From the holiday ham to the evergreen in your living room, we'll look at how the pagan celebration of Yule influenced modern Christmas traditions. (How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking) *** Kids in America anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus bounding down the chimney with gifts and candy for the good little boys and girls. But that's America. What comes down the chimney of Irish and Scottish kids may not be so jolly, plump, and loving. Some Gaelic children have to watch out for the Bodach. (Beware the Bodach at Christmas) *** It's something we're trying to revive here on Weird Darkness… the lost tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas. (The Lost Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories) *** (Originally aired December 16, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Lost Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories” from Conspiracy Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36dxj4kt, Sally O'Reilly for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfh29mk, YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93r34c, LiveAbout.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/539cmfv6“The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch” from AnomalyInfo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59t2mysv“How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking” by Morgan Dunn for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88mev7“More Real Santa Sightings” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvdt2ww6“Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dnmhehha“Beware the Bodach at Christmas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85afxx“Christmas in The Old West” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddzbyfk“A Kiss Under the Mistletoe” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jv3u98aVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. 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Today's story – Santa's Christmas is about the spirit of Christmas It's a time for people to come together, celebrate, and spread positive energy.Free activity sheets and other downloadable resources available at www.rituvaish.com/santas-christmasSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.TranscriptIt was a beautiful December day, with a clear blue sky and snow-covered tree tops. Christmas was in the air but up in Santa's lodge, all was quiet. The usual hustle and bustle for preparing Christmas presents had gone for Santa had fallen ill.“Oh dear, what will children say when they don't receive presents this year,” Santa wondered sadly, as he lay on his bed.Suddenly, he heard a noise from outside. Children , who do you think was outside?Nice. Let's listen ahead. He looked out of his window and saw his four reindeer standing patiently as always. But they seemed quite out of breath as if they had just finished a long trip. And as Santa took a closer look, he could not believe what he saw. For behind the reindeer was the long train of sledges carrying children little children dressed in all sorts of colours.One by one, they hopped out onto the snow and headed towards Santa's lodge. Soon came a knock on the door.“Come in,” Santa called out as he was extremely curious.In came a little girl hugging something soft in her arms. “I hear you were sick Mr Santa,” she began. “So, I am giving you my teddy bear to keep you company.”“Thank you little Emma,” said Santa as he knew every child by name.Then entered a young boy with a red package in his arms.“We knew that you were ill Papa Santa,” he said. “So my family knitted this quilt for you to keep you warm in the winter days.”“What a wonderful thought Paul,” beamed Santa patting him on the head.One by one, the children came in through Santa's door, each with a special gift to wish Santa a speedy recovery. Children, name a few gift that you think Santa got from the children?Yes, there were cookies, pieces, socks, mittens, books, jigsaw puzzles, and even a small Christmas tree! “Children delivered to my doorstep!” exclaimed Santa. “Come let us all share these wonderful gifts.” and he gathered the children around him in a big circle.“Santa, which present did you like the most?” Emma soon piped up.“My dear little ones, it is the love and kindness that each one of you has shown me today. That is the best present of all!” Santa said smiling.He looked fondly at all the eager faces around him. “This, my little ones is the true meaning of Christmas,” Santa said.With that, Santa gave each of the children are big warm holiday hug. 

845 live broadcast The Spirit of CHRISTmas ((It's In The Gifts from God)Matthew 1vs18-23 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bolwm/support

In this episode of Dr. Davina's Dots you are invited to step into a world holiday gift giving, where the true essence of giving extends far beyond the gifts under the Christmas tree. A captivating and heartwarming show that celebrates the profound gifts in and around you.In segment one discover the transformative power of presence, where the simple act of being with loved ones becomes the most cherished gift of all. This is a celebration of the intangible, where shared moments become timeless treasures.Musical Selections Include: The Christmas song Chris Godber Just what I prayed for Randy ScottChristian deMesones don Pedro (feat Jaared) In segment two we explore the Universal Language of Music with melodies that transcends cultural boundaries, uniting hearts in a harmonious celebration of joy and togetherness. Musical Selections include The Christmas song By Marhid Serrgio Hidalgo & David Margam And so its Christmas Castella B. Thompson -grown up Christmas list https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoS49C9dXQ4 Home for the holidays Lisa Dietrich In segment 3 be reminded of the Gift of Strength and gif that can remind you that, even in the face of adversity, you can emerge stronger. Musical Selections include Lindsey WebsterIts gonna snow on Christmas It came upon a midnight clearFourplay and friends What Christmas really means Tamela MannClosing out the show in segment 4, you are invited to consider the greatest gift of all, the Enduring Gift of Love:**At the heart of it all, love remains the enduring and everlasting gift. Through musical expressions, we celebrate the profound impact of love, as reminder that it is the greatest gift you can give and receive.Musical Selections Include Jarez & AJ Luke "Give Love On Christmas Day" | Smooth & Relaxing Jazz | Saxophone Christmas ambienceGive Love on Christmas Sunshine for Christmas Avery Sunshine Praise Him Marcia Miget Heidi TannMy Favorite things Tune in and take a journey into the very heart of what makes the holidays truly special and then be sure to check out my newest book inspired by this show titled, The Gift: Daily Reminders of Life's true Gifts. In the pages of this book you are invited to go on a journey to discover the gifts within yourself—no need to wait for someone else to unwrap them. These are the simple, timeless gifts found in everyday moments, waiting to be shared with the world.It's not a complete guide, but rather a prompt for self-reflection. Use it as a starting point to unwrap life's precious gifts. Each chapter begins with a positive affirmation for your mind. Read, write, and personalize them as your own. At the end of each chapter, find a scripture as a spiritual anchor for those interested in exploring related spiritual gifts.As you go through these pages, let them bring lightness and cheer, not for special occasions, but in every season of your life. My hope is that these simple reminders inspire you to unwrap the intangible gifts within yourself. Remember, some of the most valuable presents are free. Available on Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1947 classic Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life!, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, goes through a tough time during Christmas in dealing with two serious financial problems caused by someone else. This most beloved and joyful man in all of Bedford Falls is overcome with depression, anger, hopelessness, and despair. In the midst of all this, George's wife, Mary, steps in and shows us how to help the people we love when they are in a dark place, especially at Christmas  It's what today's episode is all about. But before we get into today's episode, here's what this podcast is all about.   Welcome to You Were Made for This If you find yourself wanting more from your relationships, you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover practical principles you can use to experience the life-giving relationships you were made for. I'm your host, John Certalic, award-winning author and relationship coach, here to help you find more joy in the relationships God designed for you. To access all past and future episodes, go to the bottom of this page to the yellow "Subscribe" button, then enter your name and email address in the fields above it. The episodes are organized chronologically and are also searchable by topics, categories, and keywords. Christmas is all about relationships Of all the times of the year to find joy in our relationships, can there be a better time than Christmas?  Christmas only exists because Jesus wants a relationship with us, and he came to earth to make that really clear to us. There's certainly joy in this relationship, and also in our relationships with friends and family. But sometimes things get in the way of experiencing the kind of relationship God designed for us with the people we love.  We see this so vividly in what I think is the greatest Christmas movie ever made, It's a Wonderful Life!  The film is overflowing with many different kinds of relationship struggles. But in the end, it leaves you feeling good about being alive in community with other people.   I like this movie so much that I did an entire podcast on seven relationship lessons we learn from It's a Wonderful Life!  It's episode 045 and I'll have a link to it at the bottom of today's show notes. It's a Wonderful Life! in a nutshell If it's been a while since you saw the film, or if you've never seen It's a Wonderful Life!, here's a brief summary of the plot: The main character, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, grew up in a small town by the name of Bedford Falls prior to WWII. From the time he was young, George was a very popular, engaging person, well-liked by everyone.  Small-town life was not for him, however. He talked often about his dream of traveling to far-away places where he would work as an engineer to build big things, like skyscrapers and bridges.   George grew up in a loving family where his father and uncle ran the Bailey Brothers Building & Loan, a business in competition with the bank in town owned by the antagonist in the movie, Henry Potter. “Old man Potter” as he was called. At one point George's father, Peter Bailey, died suddenly and George took over the Building & Loan. The plan was that once George's brother Harry graduated from college, he would take over the Building & Loan, so George could leave Bedford Falls to pursue an education and his dreams. But things didn't turn out as planned. Harry returns from college, not just with a diploma, but also with a wife and a job out of town with his father-in-law.  All this leaves George with the responsibility of running the Building & Loan, causing him to feel all the more trapped, which is a major theme of the movie. Money set aside for a honeymoon George ends up getting married to a woman named Mary. On their wedding day and on their way out of town for their honeymoon, there's a run on the bank. This was not unusual during the Depression of the 1930s, which is when the movie takes place.  Everyone wanted to withdraw their savings in cash, but there's not enough money to pay out the withdrawals.  Mary sees what's going on and turns over to George all the wedding money and savings she and George have saved for their honeymoon. George then uses it to pay out the cash withdrawals. This is the first example we see from Mary of how to help the people we love when they are going through a rough time. How many women do you know would sacrifice their once-in-a-lifetime romantic vacation to help her husband solve a problem at work?  Not many.  Most women would say something along the lines of, “This is our wedding day and we're leaving for our honeymoon. Let your co-workers deal with the problem. They'll understand. Aren't I more important than your job, your business? But that's not Mary. She sacrifices her desires and her resources to help the person she loves. Sometimes to help the people we love we have to set aside our dreams. And sometimes to help the people we love will cost us financially. Investing in relationships This run on the bank that George and Mary are dealing with is an interesting metaphor for relationships. Just as deposits we make with our money into financial institutions, we also make “deposits” in our relationships. George Bailey had certainly done that with the relationships he developed and fostered in Bedford Falls. The movie shows how he invested in people, and the things he did to help people who needed help. Watch for it the next time you see the movie. I'll comment more on this in a few minutes. But I wonder about you and me. To what extent are we investing in relationships, where we pour ourselves into being there for other people?  Will we have enough in our relationship account that there will be something to withdraw when we need help? Another problem at work After the problem with the run on the bank is solved. Another work-related problem arises like the whack-a-mole game you play at the fair. On Christmas Eve Uncle Billy misplaces $8,000 worth of deposits right as a bank examiner shows up for an audit. In today's dollars adjusted for inflation, this would amount to about $110,000.   If the money isn't found, it will mean bankruptcy, scandal, and jail time for George. He's beside himself with fear, and it brings out the worst in him. The rest of the film shows how George goes about dealing with this problem, and how others deal with George. If ever there was a movie about relationships, this would be it. For example, at one point in the film George tries to help Uncle Billy remember where he left the money. But he gets impatient, roughs up Uncle Billy, and calls him “a silly old fool.”   George then comes home in his irritated, fearful state and yells at his kids. He makes one of them cry, in fact. At which point Mary steps in to protect her children. She positions herself in front of the kids and confronts George very sternly with “George, why must you torture the children? Why don't you…” A change in behavior Before this scene, Mary observed this marked change in behavior in her husband and asked him “What's wrong?”  George doesn't answer, in part because I think he's trying to protect his wife from work problems, and in part because he's confused by his own anger and rage. Mary is puzzled by George because it's not like him to be so angry. But she doesn't give up on George when he doesn't answer her “what's wrong?” question.  She reflects in her mind what might be the problem. George didn't go to work that morning angry at the world, so it's logical to consider that maybe something happened at work to set him off. George isn't any help in figuring out the problem, so Mary logically and wisely calls someone who works with George to see if he might know.  It's one thing you can do to help someone you love. She picks up the phone and asks the operator to call Bedford 247. And guess who answers?  Uncle Billy. Now we don't hear what Mary says to Uncle Billy. But by the end of the movie we find out. George gets help for dealing with his problem After George walks out the door after yelling at his kids we see him encounter Clarence Oddbody AS2 (Angel 2nd class). He's sent by God to help George put his problem in perspective and to realize the impact he's had on people. It's interesting that God doesn't send Clarence the angel to solve George's problem, but rather that despite his problems it truly is a wonderful life that George has been living.   God still works like that today. Often not solving our problems, but always putting them in perspective in light of eternity and God's purposes for our life. Bold action to help the people we love  Getting back to Mary and her phone call to Uncle Billy. After George's encounter with Clarence Oddbody, Angel second class, he returns home a new man. Oh so grateful to be alive and even at peace with the potential consequences of the misplaced $8,000 of deposits. It's here we see what Mary and Uncle Billy talked about in their phone call. She now tells George, “It's a miracle, George! It's a miracle!” Then Uncle Billy walks through their front door with a large wicker laundry basket, sets it on a folding table, and tells George one of the key lines in the movie in an excited tone. “Mary did it, George! Mary did it! She scoured all over town telling people you were in trouble…” With that, crowds of people come pouring through the front door with cash to put in the basket. What a bold action on Mary's part. Sometimes to help the people we love we have to step out of our comfort zone and ask other people to help us care for the one we love. Sometimes we have to make withdrawals from our relational bank account. It's just how it works. What we've learned from Mary in It's a Wonderful Life! Mary shows us that we can help the people we love who are going through difficult times by first observing any change in behavior. What's different about them now, and when did the change happen? Often knowing when will give us further clues to help those we love. We also learn from Mary how it's important to reflect upon what might be causing the distress in the people we love. Be direct and ask them. They may not know themselves, but don't give up. Probe further.  Take action as Mary did. Ask other people who may be in a position to know what the root of the problem is in the angst our loved one is experiencing. Call someone. Don't text.  And then when you finally understand the heart of the problem. Take more action. Evaluate what you can do to help, and what you need from other people. Finally, we learn from Mary that helping the people we love going through a really bad season is done behind the scenes. I love behind-the-scenes-people. They have no hidden agenda and they want to bring out the best in people. It's never about them So what does all this mean for YOU?  How can you use what you've heard today to help you find more joy in the relationships in your life?  Make it a goal to be a better observer of the important people in your life. Notice any changes in behavior. Then reflect upon what might possibly be causing those changes. Finally, take action. Do something that tries to help. And like Mary in the movie, do all this behind the scenes. Be a behind-the-scenes person.  It's pretty fulfilling helping the people we love this way. Closing In closing, I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about today's episode. I hope your thinking was stimulated by today's show, to consider how you can help the people you love this Christmas - behind the scenes. For when you do, it will help you experience the joy of relationships God desires for you. Because after all, You Were Made for This. Well, that's it for today. As we close up shop, please don't forget to spread a little relational sunshine around the people you meet this week. Spark some joy for them, kind of like Mary did and all the people of Bedford Falls. And I'll see you again next time. Goodbye for now. Other episodes or resources related to today's shows 045: Seven Relationship Lessons from the Greatest Christmas Movie Ever Made 021: The Most Important Relationship of All A prior and most recent episode 206: Thankful for the Stories of Others All past and future episodes    JohnCertalic.com Our Sponsor You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry.  Donate Please consider making a donation to help cover the costs associated with this podcast and the other services we provide missionaries around the world. 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Books for Christmas - It's starting to look a lot like Christmas and one of the great Athenaeum Christmas traditions is being about to take a double lot of books over the summer break and Christine is busy buying up new books to meet the demand. In todays episode she reviews some of the new books.

Why am I so angry? I've been praying, I've been praying It's been 1,000 days Been playing games, Nobody came to save you, eh? Hey, Are you okay? And the answer is maybe Maybe, maybe, mayday mayday I've been… Spending time, desensitizing Blind, been trying to find my mind | I've been, Staying inside, deciding How to run from father time (I am) I've been, Keeping tears inside my eyes, I'm hypnotized, I am the light | I've been, Staying up at night, And praying, playing “lost my mind” Walking away from the Bass Parade, Shamefully, Saying “I'm okay, I'm not crazy, I'm just famous, Blame the player, I just made the game” I made it I don't want it to be infinite, I just want to fit the picture You get it? Burned the shirt, April First, Inscripted, it said Everything around me Revolves around Christmas (It didn't, I flipped it, Don't know why this shit's scripted, If nobody's into it {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Why am I so angry? I've been praying, I've been praying It's been 1,000 days Been playing games, Nobody came to save you, eh? Hey, Are you okay? And the answer is maybe Maybe, maybe, mayday mayday I've been… Spending time, desensitizing Blind, been trying to find my mind | I've been, Staying inside, deciding How to run from father time (I am) I've been, Keeping tears inside my eyes, I'm hypnotized, I am the light | I've been, Staying up at night, And praying, playing “lost my mind” Walking away from the Bass Parade, Shamefully, Saying “I'm okay, I'm not crazy, I'm just famous, Blame the player, I just made the game” I made it I don't want it to be infinite, I just want to fit the picture You get it? Burned the shirt, April First, Inscripted, it said Everything around me Revolves around Christmas (It didn't, I flipped it, Don't know why this shit's scripted, If nobody's into it {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Why am I so angry? I've been praying, I've been praying It's been 1,000 days Been playing games, Nobody came to save you, eh? Hey, Are you okay? And the answer is maybe Maybe, maybe, mayday mayday I've been… Spending time, desensitizing Blind, been trying to find my mind | I've been, Staying inside, deciding How to run from father time (I am) I've been, Keeping tears inside my eyes, I'm hypnotized, I am the light | I've been, Staying up at night, And praying, playing “lost my mind” Walking away from the Bass Parade, Shamefully, Saying “I'm okay, I'm not crazy, I'm just famous, Blame the player, I just made the game” I made it I don't want it to be infinite, I just want to fit the picture You get it? Burned the shirt, April First, Inscripted, it said Everything around me Revolves around Christmas (It didn't, I flipped it, Don't know why this shit's scripted, If nobody's into it {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Emma shares her story from her mothers home of a spirit that only the dog could see, and was heard by everyone one Christmas - It also caused the neighbours cleaner to QUIT!Share your stories over on 07599927537 or at contact@paranormalpod.co.uk--A Create Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/paranormal-activity-with-yvette-fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHRISTmas - It's all about Jesus 4 | Pastor Ed Michael 12.25.22

Yaaayyy!!! It's Christmas

This week's show themes: Eagles-Cowboys and ... kindness? Yep, the Birds are 13-1 and heading to Dallas for a Christmas Eve showdown with the Cowboys, but they may not have Jalen Hurts available due to a shoulder sprain. We talk all things Birds with former Eagles receiver "Arkansas Fred" Barnett! Our second guest is the author of a great new book, out just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas: It's Matt Goldberg, and his book, written with the help of dozens of guest writers, is called Rings of Kindness. Plus, Bill, "Boop" and Chet make their Week 16 NFL picks ... we remember Hall of Famer Franco Harris ... and we pass along holiday wishes to our fantastic viewers and listeners.

This week's show themes: Eagles-Cowboys and ... kindness? Yep, the Birds are 13-1 and heading to Dallas for a Christmas Eve showdown with the Cowboys but may not have Jalen Hurts available due to a shoulder sprain. We talk all-things Birds with former Eagles receiver "Arkansas Fred" Barnett! Our second guest is the author of a great new book, out just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas: It's Matt Goldberg and his book, written with the help of dozens of guest writers, is called Rings of Kindness. Plus, Bill, "Boop" and Chet make their Week 16 NFL picks ... we remember Hall of Famer Franco Harris ... and we pass along holiday wishes to our fantastic viewers and listeners.

The truth about Christmas: It's about others. 

It's Christmas time again and Santa's Booty Boys are back to wish you all well. They bring gifts for each other and for the first time in a long time - music discussion. Tune in to hear them discuss Jane Fonda, Liberace, Amarillo and Pearl Harbour in this extended two day recording set at Christmas (It was recorded across two days but isn't two days long, if you get what I mean? A recording that was two days long would be ridiculous in concept. Furthermore, in practice that would most likely be one of the most gruelling experiences any one person could suffer. We're not even getting paid for this, and I sure as hell wouldn't be editing that colossal waste of time. Who would even listen to it? If I walked up to you in the street and asked you to listen to it for a hundred quid, right then and there, would you do it? No, you wouldn't, would you? And not because the average attention span has shrunk to barely hit ten seconds, but because I wouldn't have the time to sit there and wait on you finishing it. I'm a busy person and I have much more important things to do than watch you listen to a two day long podcast, in the street, for a hundred quid. Who do you think I am? Father Time? No, I am in fact the person who writes this drivel, devoid of shame. Bah humbug).AOTW - The Simpson's Remix - DJ FreshtraxSocials are below this point.Facebook - Tuna BootInstagram - @realtuna_bootEmail - mrtunaboot@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CHRISTmas - It's all about Jesus 3 | Pastor Ed Michael 12.18.22

Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Earlier this month I shared some true reports of people seeing Kris Kringle – or what appeared to be Kris Kringle – in real life. But there are many more of those strange sightings to share! (More Real Santa Sightings) *** Christmas has been celebrated for centuries, and gift-giving has been around in America since well before the Civil War. But how we celebrate and what we give changes depending on the time. We'll take a look at what Christmas was like for American pioneers in the 1800s. (Christmas in The Old West) *** At a Christmas party the revelers heard a horrifying scream from outside. They rushed out to hear the screams were coming from the sky, at least above the rooftops. But how could that be? It was then that they learned Oliver Lerch had disappeared – never to be seen again. (The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch) *** Nothing says Christmas like a poisonous weed! Well… you explain mistletoe! We'll look at why we're supposed to kiss under this deadly plant during the holidays. (A Kiss Under the Mistletoe) *** A horrible fire breaks out at an Oklahoma school during the holidays of 1924 – and the ghosts of the children still linger at the site. (Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire) *** You might be celebrating Christmas like a viking and not even realize it. From the holiday ham to the evergreen in your living room, we'll look at how the pagan celebration of Yule influenced modern Christmas traditions. (How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking) *** Kids in America anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus bounding down the chimney with gifts and candy for the good little boys and girls. But that's America. What comes down the chimney of Irish and Scottish kids may not be so jolly, plump, and loving. Some Gaelic children have to watch out for the Bodach. (Beware the Bodach at Christmas) *** It's something we're trying to revive here on Weird Darkness… the lost tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas. (The Lost Tradition of Telling Ghost Stories)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Lost Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories” from Conspiracy Journal: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36dxj4kt, Sally O'Reilly for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfh29mk, YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93r34c, LiveAbout.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/539cmfv6“The Christmas Disappearance of Oliver Lerch” from AnomalyInfo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/59t2mysv “How To Celebrate Christmas Like a Viking” by Morgan Dunn for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p88mev7 “More Real Santa Sightings” by Rob Schwarz for Stranger Dimensions: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvdt2ww6 “Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Christmas Fire” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/dnmhehha “Beware the Bodach at Christmas” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p85afxx “Christmas in The Old West” by Kathy Weiser for Legends of America: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bddzbyfk “A Kiss Under the Mistletoe” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jv3u98a Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) and is used with permission. 

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Blake Shelton is either a great gift giver or someone you want to avoid around Christmas… It all depends on how you feel about getting live animals as a present. And let's break out the list of mispronounced celebrity names… we've got another one to add.

CHRISTmas - It's all about Jesus 2 | Pastor Ed Michael 12.11.22

CHRISTmas - It's all about Jesus 1 | Pastor Ed Michael 12.04.22

Finally, the Christmas Spirit is here at last with the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Full episode is in the podcast feed. It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #66 Jed Marum, Alisa Marie, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, We Banjo 3, Gaelynn Lea, Bart Zeal, Brigid's Bounty, West of Eden, Marc Gunn 0:04 - Jed Marum "Banjos We Have Heard On High" from A Celtic Christmas and Rejoice! A Christmas Album 3:21 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Visit the shownotes to find out more about the artists and subscribe to the show at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Shop our Mage Records online store. 4:52 - Alisa Marie is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer from England, who creates music inspired by fantasy novels and films, in particular the works of Tolkien. Alisa's influences also include traditional folk music from Britain and Ireland. Alisa plays a number of instruments including the harp, ocarina, piano, guitar, Irish flute, tin whistle and bodhran. Her latest EP is a collection of traditional and Christmas music, recorded live in front of a real fire. 5:26 - Alisa Marie "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Winter Harp (by the fireside) 7:16 - Vicki and Jonny are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit today, on stage – and now online. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. They have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Their Christmas album is absolutely delightful as you'll hear in this song. Check out this interview from 2006 with Swan & Dyer. 7:54 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "Good Christian Men Rejoice" from A Sound of Christmas Past 11:54 - Galway-based We Banjo 3 has one foot in Irish music and one foot in Americana music. They seamlessly combine the virtuosity and precision in each genre's traditional disciplines with the artful song-craft and infectious live performance of today's musical landscape. Their version of “Joy to the World” was a hit on earlier episodes this year. 12:23 - We Banjo 3 "We Three Kings" from A Winter Wonderful CELTIC CHRISTMAS SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Joyful Celtic Christmas Music 16:26 - THANK YOU CHRISTMAS PATRONS The Celtic Christmas Podcast is brought to you by the kindness of Celtic Christmas fans on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. Patrons can vote for your favorite song in each episode and they also get music-only episodes. Thanks to our newest Christmas Patrons: O'McPub Band Thanks to our Christmas Producer: Carol Baril Join others to spread Christmas Cheer! Sign up for as little as $1 per episode on Patreon. 16:58 - Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. Since then, she has captivated audiences around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Most recently, she composed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. 17:26 - Gaelynn Lea "Love Came Down at Christmas / It's in Every One of Us" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 21:39 - Bart Zeal is a Dutch songwriter of folky fantasy-themed songs. He is inspired by stories of people and places in both real-life and fantasy settings. Since November 2020, Bart creates one song a month, both covers and originals. He has a personal goal to make a living with his music by 2030. He hopes his music will create lasting connections with fans and friends, for the best thing about singing songs is finding enthusiastic listeners! 22:25 - Bart Zeal "Yule" from December Celebrations 25:04 - Brigid's Bounty "Merry Christmas Celtic Medley" from Celtic Christmas Medleys 31:26 - West of Eden is the Swedish folk-rock band that has vitalized the Celtic music scene with their unique sound and songwriting. A deep love for the traditional British and Irish folk music has earned them a solid reputation. 31:45 - West of Eden "Next Stop Christmas (with Stefan Andersson)" from Next Stop Christmas 34:53 - WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE CELTIC CHRISTMAS SONG IN THIS EPISODE? Support the artist by buying their music and joining their mailing list, or even joining their Patreon page, just like many have done with this podcast. You can also add the song to your own Celtic music playlist. Cast your vote for the Celtic Christmas Favorite song. The most-popular track will be added to our Christmas playlists. You have just two weeks to vote. So… cast those votes. Then let me know if there's a Celtic Christmas song or tune that I should add to the next episode of the show. 35:46 - Marc Gunn "Frosty the Irish Snowman” from Celtic Christmas Greetings 38:51 - CLOSING Celtic Christmas Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show is supported by our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. Spread cheer and vote for your favorite Christmas song in this show. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. You'll get access to our Celtic Christmas Playlists. You can subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. And best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. 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CHRISTMAS - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year...For Scary Stories!CHRISTMAS - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year...For Scary Stories! For the last hundred years, Americans have kept ghosts in their place, letting them out only in October, in the run-up to our only real haunted holiday, Halloween. But it wasn't always this way, and it's no coincidence that the most famous ghost story is a Christmas story—or, put another way, that the most famous Christmas story is a ghost story.

CHRISTMAS - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year...For Scary Stories!CHRISTMAS - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of Year...For Scary Stories! For the last hundred years, Americans have kept ghosts in their place, letting them out only in October, in the run-up to our only real haunted holiday, Halloween. But it wasn't always this way, and it's no coincidence that the most famous ghost story is a Christmas story—or, put another way, that the most famous Christmas story is a ghost story.

Jackie Fletcher and Louise Reynolds  In this episode Jackie and Louise talk to members of the Fabulously Keto Facebook Group to find out how they cope with Christmas and the festive season. They all share their top tips. Everyone's Top Tips Heather Temple-Mills Treat yourself to some lovely cheeses and charcuterie so you don't feel left out. Heidi Standen Don't be hard on yourself - Be kind to yourself and enjoy Christmas and the company. Don't make food a dominant part of the celebrations. Nicola Lock Reflect on where you had a problem last year and come up with a plan to avoid the issue this year. JoAnn McManamy Remember the love around the holidays - the people are the most important the food is secondary Plan, plan, plan Juliet Carbin Plan Louise Reynolds Know your why Jackie Fletcher If you are going to come off plan a.) You don't go mad - it is not every meal and it's not all the time b.) Put a date in the diary when you will get back on plan Resources Mentioned Carrie Brown's recipes Cranberry White Chocolate Slice Turkey and Cranberry Meatloaf Cranberry Sauce Megan Ellam's recipes Keto White Christmas Deliciously Guilt Free - Chocolate and Cakes Scoundrel - Chocolate and Ice Cream A Delicious Low Carb Christmas : A selection of 23 delicious gluten-free and grain-free recipes for the whole family – Emma Porter The Caldesi Low-Carb Christmas: Celebrate with 40 Low-Carb and Gluten Free Recipes – Katie Caldesi Low Carb Christmas E-book - Sarah Flower Dessert Lover's Cookbook – Carrie Brown A Christmas Gathering Ebook - Megan Ellam Carrie Brown's - Cranberry White Chocolate Slice Keto Kitchen: Delicious recipes for energy and weight loss (Keto Kitchen Series) – Monya Kilian-Palmer https://amzn.to/3DBDk1V Quotes by Everyone “If there's a little chink in your own armour that's an opportunity to really go off plan.” - Heather Temple-Mills “Welcome to the club of oddness, you are amongst fine company here, so all the odd Odd Fellows.” - Louise Reynolds “Remember the love and people around you.” - JoAnn McManamy “I do say no. It is difficult. I have been in situations where I will tell them no, I don't do sugar.”- Heidi Standon “Be kind to yourself and look for other non-food ways to treat yourself.” - Heidi Standon “It's not all about achieving that very end goal. It's about little steps along the way, or where would you like to see yourself next month.” - Nicola Lock “I overeat at Christmas but I don't do high carb.” - Liz LePla “Temptation could be there because of the emotion and everything that's linked around traditions at Christmas - It's going to be quite a challenge.” - Juliet Carbin The Fabulously Keto Diet & Lifestyle Journal: A 12-week journal to support new habits – Jackie Fletcher If you have enjoyed listening to this episode - Leave us a review By leaving us a review on your favourite podcast platform, you help us to be found by others. Support us on Patreon Help Jackie and Louise make more episodes by supporting them on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/FabulouslyKeto Connect with us on social media https://www.facebook.com/FabulouslyKeto https://www.instagram.com/FabulouslyKeto1 https://twitter.com/FabulouslyKeto Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FabulouslyKeto Music by Bob Collum Recommend a guest We would love to know if you have a favourite guest you would like us to interview. Let us know who you would like to hear of if you have a particular topic you would like us to cover. https://fabulouslyketo.com/recommend-a-guest We sometimes get a small commission on some of the links, this goes towards the costs of producing the podcast.

Christmas - It's All Good Pt. 3 by Rivertown Community Church

On this edition of the show, we'll play Christmas stuff of all kinds and even some new material too. We hope you enjoy this extended version of the spotlight show, and we'll see you next week for a normal show which is normally about 4 hours or so. I hope you have had a happy festive season, and thanks so much for listening to the mix this year! Hope you enjoy the tunes! Set 1: BYU Vocal Point It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Live) 02:40 BYU Vocal Point Sleigh Ride (feat. Madilyn Paige) [Live] 03:34 BYU Vocal Point Jingle Bells 01:31 Set 2: BYU Vocal Point He Is Born (feat. Ryan Innes) 04:41 BYU Vocal Point Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 03:10 BYU Vocal Point Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 03:34 BYU Vocal Point 12 Days of Christmas / Africa 03:26 Set 3: Jewel Winter Wonderland 03:32 Jewel Face Of Love 03:18 Jewel Hands (Christmas Version) 04:06 Set 4: Jewel 03 Hands 03:42 Regina Music Box Spinn! Spinn! 02:39 Regina Music Box Come Hither, Ye Children (O Come Little Children) 01:44 Regina Music Box The Monastery Bells 01:42 Regina Music Box Galop 02:34 Regina Music Box Chinese Dance 03:09 Regina Music Box Grand Waltz (Finale) 02:21 Regina Music Box Angels We Have Heard On High 04:25 Regina Music Box Ave Maria 02:36 Regina Music Box Here We Come A-Caroling 04:23 Regina Music Box The Christmas Song 02:46 Set 5: Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Remastered Version) 02:08 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Midnight Christmas Eve (Remastered Version) 04:12 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Find Our Way Home (Remastered Version) 03:38 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Music Box Blues (Remastered Version) 05:24 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nutrocker 04:03 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Dreams (2016 Remaster) 03:51 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas Canon (2016 Remaster) 04:11 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Music Box Blues (2016 Remaster) 04:44 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Music Box Blues (Live at Daryl Pediford Tribute Concert, New York City, NY, 2004) 05:36 Trans-Siberian Orchestra The World That She Sees 05:39 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Find Our Way Home 03:38 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dream Child (A Christmas Dream 06:57 Set 6: BYU Vocal Point Nuttin' for Christmas 04:44 Tonic Sol-fa Nuttin' for Christmas 02:18 Acapeldridge Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus 02:07 Acapeldridge What Child Is This 02:13 Acapeldridge Angels, From the Realms of Glory 02:29 Ariel Rose Dear Santa 02:36 Gaelynn Lea Angels We Have Heard on High (feat. Al Church) 03:36 Gaelynn Lea Hark the Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful (feat. Al Church) 03:34 Gaelynn Lea Love Came Down at Christmas / It's in Every One of Us 04:06 Gaelynn Lea Wexford Carol / O Christmas Tree 02:24 Set 7: DiElle Oh Holy Night 03:58 Chrissie Cochrane & DJ Soul It's not fun being a Turkey at Christmas 03:58 Flor Alvarez & Jessica Silva Noche de paz 05:12 Ivan Dalia Quanno nascette ninno 05:26 Jessica Silva Grown up Christmas List 05:02 Abby Hipps Oh Holy Night 04:20 Jason Castonguay I Wish it Could Be Christmas all Year Long 03:21 Lost Droid Silent Night 03:59 Radar is Radar Backwards Christmas Is Awesome 02:00 Valentina Carati Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 03:34 Anna Paulette Sister Winter 03:07 David and The SpreadEagles Driving Home for Christmas 04:30 Macy McClain Holly Jolly Christmas 02:05 Macy McClain Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 04:03 Tyler Millard Louisiana Sound 04:20 Ivan Dalia Tu scendi dalle stelle 03:28 Jes Smith Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 03:27 Kevin Reeves O come o come Emmanuel 04:05 Binaural Space Silent Night with Binaural Space 1:01:30 Set 8: he11gir1 Death Dx11 01:07 he11gir1 Coals 02:16 he11gir1 Melted Elf 02:53 Set 8: Mike McGuill We Wish You A Merry Christmas 02:52 Mike McGuill Joy To The World 03:31 Mike McGuill I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In) 03:43 Mike McGuill Auld Lang Syne 03:20 Set 9: Tonic Sol-fa I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day 04:22 Tonic Sol-fa North to Alaska 02:58 Tonic Sol-fa All Will Be Well 04:19 End Of Program

Coming up on the next edition of The Gospel Jubilee it's more Gospel Christmas Southern style!  You'll enjoy music from the Hyssongs, Triumphant Quartet, Tribute Quartet, the Steeles, and sooo much more.  Let's celebrate the birth of Jesus with some of the greatest music EVER!Listen to the Gospel Jubilee on your Echo device by saying, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.Or go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48047328/download.mp3The Gospel Jubilee with Chip and Denny  is proud to announce that their program can now be heard on Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time.Go to: www.OceanWavesRadio.comYou can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass RadioGo to www.sbbradio.orgYou can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life.Go to: www.RadioForLife.orgDon't miss a single minute of the next edition of the Gospel Jubilee.Playlist:                                                                                Artists | Song Title | Album01. The Hyssongs - Joy to the world - "Merry Christmas"02. The Whisnants & The Mark Trammell Quartet - Jesus brought joy to the world - "Home For Christmas"03. Triumphant Quartet - Celebration medley - "He Is Christmas"04. Tribute Quartet - Sing Christmas - "The Thought Of Christmas"05. The Singing Contractors - There's a baby on the way  "Building A Christmas To Remember"-06. The Ball Brothers - No room - "Winterized Digital Download"07. The Telestials - Christmas is my favorite time of year - "Almost Home"08. The Nelons - Happy birthday Jesus - "An Evening In December"09. The Harvesters - O come all ye faithful - "Christmas"10. The Taylors - Have yourself a Merry little Christmas - "It's Christmas"11. Lynda Randle - Cradle in Bethlehem - "Christmas"12. The Kramers - All You are - "All You Are - Single"13. Phil Cross - Come to Bethlehem - "Christmas"14. The Steeles - Christmas more than ever - " Christmas More Than Ever - Single"15. The Kingsmen - Tell it on the mountain - "More To The Story"16. High Road - The night before Christmas - "Wonder EP"17. Gordan Mote - The same old story  - "The Star Still Shines"18. The Hoppers - We need Him still - "We Need Him Still - Single"19. Mercy's Well - Heaven and nature singing - "Bethlehem Sky"20. The Gaither Vocal Band - And the song goes on - "All Heaven And Nature Sing"21. The Lore Family - His name is Jesus - "His Name Is Jesus - Single"22. The Perrys - We wish you a Merry Christmas - "A Very Perry Christmas"23. The Greenes - Hallelujah chorus - "Hallelujah"Send your request to:request@gatewayfortheblind.com

Pastor J shares a sermon entitled Hanukkah and Christmas: It's All About Light. Visit Doran Wesleyan Church online at: www.DoranWesleyan.WorthyOfPraise.org

No one can survive without hope. As one ancient voice proclaimed, 'Hope deferred makes the heart sick.' There is so much in life that can rob us of hope. Yet God spoke a message of hope to a hopeless bunch of people which still carries power and clarity to us today. In Zechariah 9:9-13 we see three reasons for hope this Christmas: It won't always be like this Hope has a name Your life count If we understand and absorb these three headlines, we shall notice hope rising from within. The coming king that the prophet Zechariah pointed to has come to his people - at Christmas Jesus the King came to save his people. When we see that he did this for us, hope is planted and begins to grow. Main text Zechariah 9:9-13 Preacher David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast

Lights, Camera, Christmas: It's a Wonderful Life Sermon

What Makes Good News Good? :: Christmas - It's All Good Pt. 2 by Rivertown Community Church

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Christmas: It's More Than You Think

We kicked of the Christmas Season this week with Christmas: It's All Good. We hope that you join us for this series as we lead up to the best time of year. Thank you all so much for listening. We hope that you have an awesome week.

People close to Jesus were convinced they had met good personified. So they documented the story. They were convinced it wasn't just for a nation or for a generation, but for all nations and every generation. This was good news, great joy, for all people—perhaps especially for those of us who aren't all that good. … Continue reading "Christmas–It's All Good, part 1: Better Than True"

Lean in because this is some good news!We're continuing our series Christmas: It's All Good with this truth - Jesus came to level the playing field.

Christmas: It's the Cure; Not the Bandaid!Scriptures: Matthew 1: 18-25Merry Christmas!Blessings abound!

英语小诗-快到圣诞节了It's Soon to be Christmas圣诞节就要来了，这个节日虽然最早是为了庆祝耶稣诞生而设定的节日，但是到现在，圣诞的意义早已不仅仅局限于它的宗教属性。圣诞节，有很多传统的习俗和传说，比如装点圣诞树，比如圣诞老人送礼物。今天分享一首小诗。这首诗将圣诞的习俗和传说描述得十分温馨，让人们在看完这首诗后，更是对圣诞节充满满满的期待。It's soon to be that time of yearwhen carols are sung for all to hear,when mince pies are eaten and stories are told,and we all come together, young and old.很快就要到每年的那个时候了当颂歌被唱给所有人听的时候，当人们吃馅饼，讲故事的时候，我们老老少都聚在一起。It's soon to be that special day,when Santa flies high in his sleigh,and puts our gifts under the tree,lots for you and loads for me!很快就要到那个特别的日子了，当圣诞老人驾着雪橇高飞，把我们的礼物放在树下，你有很多，我有很多！It's soon to be here and I can't wait,we must begin to decorate!A ribbon here and a bauble there,wrap the presents, there's lots to prepare!很快就到了，我等不及了，我们必须开始装饰！这里是一条缎带，那里是个装饰品，把礼物包起来，还有很多要准备的！But when it's done we'll all sit down,and by the fire we'll gather round.We'll hang our stockings and wish for snow,then off to bed we'll swiftly go.但当一切都结束了，我们都会坐下来，我们在火旁聚集。我们会挂上袜子，期盼下雪，然后上床睡觉，我们那样迅速。I'll close my eyes and fall asleep fast,and when I wake up, it'll be Christmas at last.我会闭上眼睛快速入睡，当我醒来的时候，终于是圣诞节了。

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