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The holidays are (almost) here! We're talking about all the things we're excited about this season, from most anticipated events, white elephant gifts, holiday movie rankings, festive FMK's, and more!   Olivia's Things Most anticipated holiday events Admin Advent calendar Holiday Movie Battle   Becca's Things White elephant gift ideas Festive FMK's Reflecting on the year   Sign up for Olivia's virtual Q&A!   Weekly Obsession Becca - Heated Rivalry  Olivia - The Incredible Dr. Pol   What We Read This Week Olivia - Harmless by Miranda Schulman Becca - And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens, So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder   This Month's Book Club Pick - No December book club, but now's the perfect time to catch up on past book club picks!    Sponsors Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use our code BOP for up to 20% off. Wayfair - Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/BOP for up to 25% off your next purchase.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Preorder Olivia's Book, Little One, and order Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

This week at Camp Shady Birch, we're unwrapping the worst part of the holidays: truly unhinged gift guides and the chaos of simply being alive in December! Counselor Zachariah kicks things off with a parking violation saga for the ages after he found a bright orange sticker slapped on his perfectly legal parked car and immediately took to the internet to publicly drag the culprit. Festive! Counselor Jonathan dives into the wild story of a magician who implanted an RFID chip in his hand for magic tricks and then forgot the password to his own hand. It's giving tech anxiety. Also, a new study about how urban raccoons are literally evolving shorter snouts and showing early signs of domestication just from living in our cities and eating our garbage. We love new housemates!! They should pay rent lol! We've got the annual curse of dry cracked knuckles, terrible holiday gift guides, undying love for gingerbread men and why they've finally (rightfully!!) become the face of the holiday season this year, and so much more!This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Sponsors:➜ For a limited time, get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frame (Wirecutter's #1 pick) at AuraFrames.com with promo code: CAMP➜ Score deals like up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/counselors and using our code: counselors➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance.➜ Bring your A-game and talk to your doctor. Learn more at Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340.➜ Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/2daxxo2x As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Works Cited:➜ Pring, Joe. “Magician ‘Forgot the Password' to His Own Hand after Locking Himself Out of Implanted RFID Chip.” Dexerto, 22 Nov. 2025.➜ Hill, Marta. “Urban Raccoons Are Showing Signs of Early Domestication, With Shorter Snouts Than Their Rural Cousins.” Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our annual festive special!

In this week's audio-only episode, we are joined by HELLO! Magazine's royal editor Emily Nash, who was one of the 1,600 guests at the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service. We dive into the star-studded guest list, who was noticeably absent - and why - the heart-warming theme of the night, standout moments, and everything you need to know from inside Westminster Abbey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have to see the photo Pete Hoffman posted of him and his wife in matching Christmas shirts—but the real story is what his sweatpants revealed!

Greg calls upon the listeners of Christmas past to revive some old festive traditions. Emma blitzes through Yesterday's Quiz with the hope to make it to the final. Calum Leslie jumps in on The Surname Game with a round of Your Surname's a Christmas Name and Producer Susanna's got banana beef! Plus, there's some well-deserved love for Lando and a pub sing-along with CMAT in All The Latest Things!

Today, we read the novelisation of The Muppet Christmas Carol, also known as the 1843 festive lit hit A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Read by me, Helen Zaltzman; music, sound effects and additional vocals are by Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com.Content warning: 200-year-old attitudes towards disability. Also warning for GHOSTS.Scroll way down your podfeed or go to theallusionist.org/dickens-christmas to listen to the episode called How The Dickens Stole Christmas, which is about just why this book has such a big influence on festivities even nearly two centuries later. And it features podcasting luminaries Greg Jenner, Katie Mingle and Avery Trufelman.There are also several other festive episodes of the show, including ones about why Santa St Nick Father Christmas Kringle Klaas has so many names, Christmas song lyrics where the letters sent to Santa go, and a portmanteau word that kicked off a lot of War On Christmas. They're all gathered at theallusionist.org/festivelusionist.Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get to list your creative works in this year's Allusioverse Gift Guide, plus you receive bonus written material about every episode; regular livestreams with me and Martin reading from my ever-growing collection of dictionaries; and the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where among daily sharing of thoughts and amusements, this month we will be watching The Muppet Christmas Carol and Knives Out.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Greenwood Lake Roasters, purveyors of small batch craft coffee roasted just outside of NYC. Go to GreenwoodLakeRoasters.com to place your order - do it between now and December 31st and use the checkout code ALLUSIONIST to get 10% off small batch coffee and subscription orders.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off lifetime membership - that's unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life - at rosettastone.com/allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Send us a textFinishing the year in beauty with some new favorites for December and a Xmas song!Music featured on this episode:1.    Nation of Language: In Another Life2.    Common goldfish: Neon in the Dark3.    Oyama: The Bookshop4.    Dear Boy: After All (feat. Rocket)5.    Tulpa: Let's make a Tulpa6.    Holy springs: living inside your head7.    Hazelene: Something Positive8.    Umarells: Moment Before We Met9.    Suzan Köcher's Suprafon: Space Christmas Best wishes for the festive season! Tx for the support this year.All songs are available on bandcamp and on streaming platformEnjoy! Thanks for listening and subscribing! Say Hi on @purplemacpodcast on insta. https://www.instagram.com/purplemacpodcast/ #indiemusic #newmusic #podcast#purplmac#dreampop

For this first episode in our Festive Folklore series for December 2025, I'm joined by my podcast pals, James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King, better known as the Loremen. We discuss some obscure Christmas superstitions and omens, and a truly bizarre apocryphal Christmas carol. We also talk about Christmas films, our own Christmas traditions, and the age-old practice of circling hoped-for items in the Argos catalogue. Possibly one for the Millennials, then... If you've come across the Loremen before, you'll know things are about to get very silly in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore… Find the Loremen online: https://www.loremenpodcast.com/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Just watched Jingle Bell Heist and I was pleasantly surprised. It delivers a surprisingly fun twist on the classic Christmas caper. The leads have great chemistry, the humor hits more than it misses, and the pacing keeps things moving pretty smoothly. If you're looking for a romantic comedy that's not too sappy, you should check this one out! #JingleBellHeist #MovieReview #HolidayMovies #ChristmasHeist #NewMovies #FilmReview #WhatToWatch #Holiday2025

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Rivals to Allies: A Festive Tale of Art and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Bergen Fisketorg var fullt av liv.En: Bergen Fisketorg was full of life.No: Menneskene strømmet til bodene, ivrige etter å oppleve julestemningen selv om lufta var bitende kald.En: People flocked to the stands, eager to experience the Christmas spirit even though the air was bitterly cold.No: Sigrid, en engasjert fiskehandler, svettet nesten under de tykke klærne der hun jobbet med sitt vakre juleutstilling.En: Sigrid, an enthusiastic fishmonger, was almost sweating under the thick clothes as she worked on her beautiful Christmas display.No: Hun hadde opparbeidet et rykte for sine imponerende dekorasjoner, og denne vinterfestivalen ville hun gjerne vinne den årlige dekorasjonskonkurransen.En: She had built a reputation for her impressive decorations, and this winter festival she wanted to win the annual decoration contest.No: Ikke langt unna sto Eirik, en lokal håndverker kjent for sine tradisjonelle norske treskjæringer.En: Not far away stood Eirik, a local craftsman known for his traditional Norwegian wood carvings.No: Trefigurene hans var nydelige, inspirert av gamle norske tradisjoner, og mange stoppet for å beundre dem.En: His wood figures were gorgeous, inspired by old Norwegian traditions, and many stopped to admire them.No: Selv om Eirik nøt arbeidet, kjente han av og til et snev av ensomhet i julehøytiden.En: Although Eirik enjoyed the work, he sometimes felt a hint of loneliness during the Christmas season.No: Sigrid sverget til sjødyr som dekorelementer, mens Eirik brukte tre og naturmaterialer.En: Sigrid swore by sea creatures as decorative elements, while Eirik used wood and natural materials.No: Med den iskalde vinteren ble det vanskelig for henne å finne det hun trengte.En: With the icy winter, it became difficult for her to find what she needed.No: I tillegg merket hun at Eiriks treskulpturer begynte å stjele oppmerksomheten fra hennes fiskedekorasjoner.En: Additionally, she noticed that Eirik's wood sculptures began to steal attention from her fish decorations.No: En vennlig konkurranse mellom dem vokste frem.En: A friendly competition between them emerged.No: Mens Sigrid tenkte på hvordan hun kunne overgå Eirik, slo det henne plutselig; hvorfor ikke samarbeide?En: While Sigrid thought about how she could surpass Eirik, it suddenly struck her; why not collaborate?No: Hun gikk bort til ham og spurte om de kunne lage noe sammen.En: She went over to him and asked if they could create something together.No: Eirik nølte, men så lyset i Sigrids øyne.En: Eirik hesitated but saw the light in Sigrid's eyes.No: Han aksepterte med et smil.En: He accepted with a smile.No: I ukene som fulgte, jobbet de to tett sammen.En: In the weeks that followed, the two worked closely together.No: Sigrid delte sine ideer om sjøtemaer, mens Eirik foreslo elementer fra norsk folklore.En: Sigrid shared her ideas about sea themes, while Eirik suggested elements from Norwegian folklore.No: Sammen skapte de et kunstverk som kombinerte fisk og tre, lik en glitrende nordlys over et vintervisker Bergen.En: Together they created a work of art that combined fish and wood, like a shimmering aurora borealis over a wintery Bergen.No: Da den store dagen kom, dekket snø byen som en hvit dyne, og markedet var mer hektisk enn noen gang.En: When the big day came, snow covered the city like a white blanket, and the market was busier than ever.No: Sigrid og Eirik avduket sitt felles verk, og publikum ble stående i beundring.En: Sigrid and Eirik unveiled their joint creation, and the audience stood in awe.No: Fisk og tre skinnet under lysene, sammenflettet i en vakker fortelling om vinterens gleder.En: Fish and wood shone under the lights, interwoven in a beautiful tale of winter's joys.No: De vant konkurransen, og ikke bare mottok de heder og premie, men også invitasjoner til å delta på større arrangementer.En: They won the competition, and not only did they receive honor and a prize, but also invitations to participate in larger events.No: Sigrid innså noe viktig den dagen.En: Sigrid realized something important that day.No: Hun forsto at man kunne oppnå sine drømmer hjemme, gjennom vennskap og samarbeid.En: She understood that you could achieve your dreams at home, through friendship and collaboration.No: Eirik følte også en ny varme, et fellesskap han lenge hadde savnet.En: Eirik also felt a new warmth, a community he had long missed.No: Bergen Fisketorg skinte i lyset av deres felles arbeid, og to mennesker fant langt mer enn en seier.En: Bergen Fisketorg shone in the light of their shared work, and two people found far more than a victory.No: De fant en forbindelse og gleden av å dele sitt arbeid.En: They found a connection and the joy of sharing their work.No: Da de sammen nøt den kalde vinterkvelden, visste de begge at de hadde funnet noe virkelig verdifullt.En: As they together enjoyed the cold winter evening, they both knew that they had found something truly valuable. 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Join me for my legendary 2026 New Year's Goal Setting Party! Create the life of your dreams one year at a time.In this cosy, festive episode, we dive deep into creating your Christmas bucket list and intentionally designing the holiday season of your dreams. From decluttering your home for Christmas, to planning magical seasonal moments with your children and friends, to crafting a vision board for a more aligned winter. This episode will inspire you to slow down, get intentional, and embrace the magic of the festive season.If you're ready for a calm, cosy, joy-filled festive season (instead of overwhelm), this conversation is for you.Create Your Christmas Bucket List (Inspired by Louise Pentland!)Friend of the pod, Louise Pentland, inspired this idea:As we enter the festive season, make a Christmas bucket list or vision board of the moments, memories, and magic you actually want to experience.Not what you should do but what you want.Create your own Christmas bucket list or festive vision board.Decide today what you want the next six weeks to feel like.Be the one who makes the magic happen for yourself as much as for your children.Let's create the most intentional, cosy, aligned festive season yet.By the way, do we love my new Amazon Storefront - it was EVERYTHING I love and talk about on there!(Amazon associate)You can buy my Sunday Times Bestselling book Manifest Like a Mother here.Come and find me @francescaamber & @lawofattractionchangedmylife on Instagram - I would LOVE to hear from you.Join the Book Club B*tches We are the UK's largest self development book club. Honestly this book club and the bad b*tches within it are my self development secret. They are the BIGGEST secret to my success and I'm in love with life long learning! Come and join us, it's not a cult, it's probably not a coven but it IS the best.You can find all my work including overnight subliminals for weight loss, wealth, fertility, beauty and confidence, success etc..as well as online masterclasses on my website, francescaamber.comThank you so much for listening and I'll see you again next week,Fran xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time, we are back with a double dose of holiday cheer and even a little fear. ✨ Find additional Holiday Road information and tickets at https://holidayroadusa.com/.

It is advent which means calendars, Christmas preparation and church services. Esther is making up for her childhood austerity by buying big gaudy chocolate calendars; Giles is curbing his instinct to over buy and both of them are pondering the true meaning of Christmas. According to recent research couples that drink together stay together…as mismatched drinking habits can be the death knell of a relationship. Are Esther and Giles' drinking patterns in sync?For those eschewing Christianity, what are the popular alternatives, and are they worth a look? Finally, what's the difference between children and cats…? And as always please do get in touch: noidea@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seann William Scott, Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones… and my dog Blue barging in for a potty break. Yeah, this episode is stacked.In this festive-yet-chaotic episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, I kick things off with my buddy Seann William Scott, a.k.a. Stifler, who's back to talk Season 2 of his Tim Allen sitcom Shifting Gears (now airing on ABC and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu). We get into everything from tortured Philadelphia Eagles fandom and awkward Thanksgiving family drama to what it's really like shooting a multi-cam sitcom in front of a live studio audience. Seann talks about working with Tim Allen (yes, America's TV dad), navigating punchlines around real-time audience laughter, the magic of shorter 13-episode seasons, and why this show feels like comfort-food TV that still lets him be home in time to pick up his daughter from school. He also teases his upcoming horror film Dolly, a brutal 16mm French-extremity-style shocker that horror fans are going to want on their radar.Then we go full holiday mode with screen legends Michelle Pfeiffer and Felicity Jones, who join me to talk about their new Prime Video holiday dramedy Oh. What. Fun. Michelle opens up about why she signed on to the film, working with director Michael Showalter, and how the movie doubles as a love letter to overworked, underappreciated moms everywhere. Felicity shares how the mother - daughter dynamic in the film mirrors real life, why the story balances emotional truth with big, messy, laugh-out-loud moments, and what makes this holiday movie feel a little less “perfect snow globe” and a lot more “this is what my family actually looks like.” Watch Oh. What. Fun. on Prime Video here!If you love celebrity interviews, holiday movies, sitcom deep dives, Shifting Gears, or just want to hear me quietly spiral about the fact that I just interviewed Michelle freakin' Pfeiffer, this one's for you.If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords.

Claire and Robyn are live on location at Walt Disney World, exploring all the festive fun of Christmas at EPCOT, while John hosts from the UK and is joined by Junior Wafflers Josh and Morg.We'll be taking you through the best of EPCOT's holiday offerings, including:✨ Festival of the Holidays highlights✨ Holiday Kitchens & must-try seasonal snacks✨ Festive entertainment & decorations✨ Candlelight Processional insights✨ Tips for Christmas week at Walt Disney World✨ Live chat reactions as Claire and Robyn take us around the park and share some Creatoons buys too.

This Week on The Running Mullet!Episode #142: Presents & Presence: Our Gift Picks + This Year's ThanksThe mullet is feeling FESTIVE. This week, Eric and Grayce are breaking out two fan-favorite segments: 1. The Running Mullet Holiday Gift GuideWe're talking the very best gear, stocking stuffers, splurges, and totally-unnecessary-but-absolutely-amazing running gifts for the season.If you need ideas for your runner… or need to subtly hint what YOU want? We've got you. 2. All the Thanks for the ThanksgivingWe're sharing what we're thankful for this year—from race-day miracles, to the supportive humans who keep us running, to the community that makes this whole podcast ridiculous and fun.It's cozy, it's chaotic, it's mullet-approved.Come hang with us Monday, November 24th at 7:30pm (EST) and kick off the holiday season the right way!Listen now wherever you get your podcasts New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!

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Episode #433 - Get ready to unwrap the tastiest treats of the season! In this episode, Kristen is strolling through Disney Springs to explore the must-have holiday bites, festive sips, limited-time desserts, and cozy seasonal dining experiences you won't want to miss. From peppermint-infused indulgences to savory comfort food and dazzling cocktails, we'll help you discover where to eat, what to try, and how to make the most of your foodie adventure this season.Whether you're planning a holiday visit or just craving some magical foodie inspo, this guide is your passport to the merriest flavors at Disney Springs! Let's dig in and taste the magic

It’s officially time to deck the halls! Join Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson for a festive, feel-good episode of Calm Down as they dive into all things holiday cheer, seasonal traditions, and your most-asked holiday questions. From nostalgia to laugh-out-loud moments, the ladies share their personal favorites, including: Their all-time favorite Christmas movies The best childhood gifts that still make them smile Their go-to holiday songs (yes, Mariah might be involved) The great debate: white lights or multicolor? Gift-wrapping hacks to help you survive the season …plus plenty more holiday stories, memories, and surprises! Whether you’re decorating the tree, wrapping presents, or just trying to stay sane in December, this episode brings the perfect mix of humor, warmth, and holiday spirit. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 is wrapping up with a bow! In this festive finale of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe gathers holiday-lit icons Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Bayliss, Maisha Oso, and Matthew Norman for a lively conversation about writing wintery stories across genres—from heartfelt romance to twisty mystery to big-hearted contemporary fiction.  Then in Segment 2, our guest hosts slide down the chimney with their best holiday reading recommendations to keep your TBR merry and bright.  Pour a mug of something warm, cozy up under your favorite blanket, and celebrate the end of another incredible season with us. And don't forget—more great content is coming your way in the new year, so make sure you're subscribed!  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list:  Find all the books by our guests and mentioned in this episode here: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/festive-fiction-talking-holiday-reads-for-cozy-winter-nights-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-10   Guest host recommendations:  Cece  Make My Wish Come True - Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick   Christmas and Other Horrors: A Winter Solstice Anthology - ed. Ellen Datlow  Jananie  A Little Holiday Fling – Farah Heron  The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year – Ally Carter  Meara  The Afterlife of Holly Chase - Cynthia Hand   The Christmas Murder Game - Alexandra Benedict  Joe  You Better Watch Out – James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth  Season of Love – Helena Greer  Follow the guests & guest hosts:   Segment 1:  Alexandra Benedict – Instagram    Jenny Bayliss - Instagram  Maisha Oso - Website  Matthew Norman – Website  Segment 2:   Cece - link  Jananie K. Velu – link  Meara - link  Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title  00:00:22 Intro  00:01:53 Writing for the Season with Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Bayliss, Maisha Oso & Matthew Norman!  01:01:29 BREAK – Some holiday reads from Kensington Books  01:04:22 Holiday Reads with Cece, Jananie & Meara!  01:41:22 Outro    Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't have to be a fan of “The Polar Express” to enjoy these holiday trains – though it might help. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we look at some of Oregon and Washington's most popular holiday-themed excursions on historic railroads, which have officially kicked off for the season. Some trains cater specifically to fans of “The Polar Express” while others offer the typical accoutrements of the holiday season: lights, cookies, cocoa and Santa. They've become some of the most popular and best loved holiday traditions in the region. Here are some highlights from this week's show: How the two “Polar Express” trains are bringing the story to life. What you need to know about all the holiday train rides in the region. These historic railroads offer a variety of rides year-round. What is it that people love about trains? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 129: Today, we're giving you our official rules for surviving (and actually enjoying!) the holiday season. If the next few weeks feel like a blur of family dynamics, social obligations, alcohol, budgets, outfits, and a calendar that refuses to quit… this one's for you.We're sharing the simple habits, mindset shifts, and low-effort rituals that help us make the most of the short but festive season. Consider this your cozy, practical guide to enjoying the chaos and protecting your peace. Happy holidays, both-ers!

Tread Merrily 2025 begins with the annual tradition -- a Festive episode of Doctor Who. This one is called "The Time of The Doctor." When a signal broadcasts across all of time and space, The Doctor soon finds himself in orbit around a mysterious planet. But he is not alone with Daleks, Sontarans, Cyberman, and more also investigating the signal. Meanwhile, it's Christmas dinner at Clara's and she needs him to be her boyfriend. Are these two threads connected? Is the planet really Gallifrey? It's almost time for the clock to strike 12 and The Doctor is out of regenerations. Is this the final end? Justin determines Steven Moffat's third worst trait as a writer. The discussion centers on Moffat using his greatest hits throughout this story, leading to Tread Perilously's own greatest hits -- including Erik's belief about the real end of A Song of Ice and Fire, Twilight hot takes, and a determination about who has seen the light of the Two Trees. Erik tries to figure out why Paul McGann was seen recently shooting something in his Eighth Doctor costume. Justin stumbles on the secret sauce of Stranger Things. The true name of The Doctor is revealed. The Lord Humongous makes a trip to the market and Justin determines what the Sontarans really resemble.

Join Francesca from the Coffee Break Italian team for a festive coffee break as she explores three very different Italian films that are traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season!

Comic writer Torunn Grønbekk (Catwoman, Carnage, Thor) joins the show to talk about her new ongoing comic series: The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town, and explains how she broke into the comic industry, Co-writing Thor with Jason Aaron, and explains what life is like for a comic writer living in Norway. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube, here LINKS: Buy official Short Box Merch: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Visit the shop in Jax, or shop online at gothamcitylimit.comProudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

In today's festive episode we are talking about all things Christmas! We are sharing our plans for the holiday season, how we navigate challenging family dynamics and new / old traditions! We pray this episode gets you in the holiday spirit and reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas!

Send us a textThis holiday season, you'll hear countless claims about weight and health dressed up as concern or common sense. But beneath every "everybody knows" and "the experts say" lies a logical fallacy waiting to be dismantled. In this episode, I arm you with the tools to recognize and challenge the flawed reasoning behind anti-fat rhetoric from ad hominem attacks to deliberately vague language designed to make illogical arguments sound scientific." Whether you're facing concern trolling from relatives or rage-watching haters online, understanding these patterns of illogic reveals what's really happening: weak arguments from people who have nothing substantive to offer, desperately trying to justify discrimination while you're armed with evidence, reason, and the power to walk away.Download your copy of Fat, Festive and Fierce here.Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Get a free script when you sign up THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters The CONSULTING ROOM: Get answers to all your medical questions via DM or Voice Note PLUS access to my entire library of paid resources CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe THE WEIGH FORWARD: For people who are being denied surgery because of their weight FREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsense Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Crackling fireplace? Whispering snowfall? Soft, relaxing music? Oh yes!

Vegan PBS chef, award-winning author, and plant-based cooking expert, Laura Theodore shares quick and easy vegan recipes and tasty tips for serving festive, plant-based holiday meals. Laura is author of six vegan cookbooks and co-creator of the popular Jazzy Vegetarian (vegan and delicious!) cooking series on PBS, Create TV, and national public television. All recipes are 100% vegan. Learn more about Laura's television show, get access to over 500 vegan recipes, watch videos, and read her award-winning vegan blog at: JazzyVegetarian.com Find the recipes from today's show at: JazzyVegetarian.com Stream full episodes of the television show online at: YouTube.com/@TheJazzyVegetarian Purchase signed copies of Laura's award-winning vegan cookbooks at: JazzyVegetarian.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jess and Lauren dive into their festive reccos of 2025, so before you go any further, grab a festive coffee or hot chocolate!Books Mentioned in this episode:Good Spirits by B.K. BorisonChristmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk The Christmas Clue by Nicola UpsonBook Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: hello@bookreccos.comWebsite: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Rich, TD and Fletch kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable listener story about a Christmas party unlike ANY you've ever heard of. TD drops a scorching hot take on Demi Moore, Kat reveals a medical procedure the guys are jealous they didn't get to witness, and the whole crew gets you fully prepped for the most chaotic time of the year.

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we were joined by USA Today best-selling author Talia Hibbert, who has written over 15 romance novels, many of which have been opted for film and television. Talia joined us on this episode to discuss her Kobo Originals novel, a holiday romance between featuring two childhood best friends and lots of holiday mishaps. Best-selling and award-winning author Talia Hibbert joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her career, her writing process, and her newest Kobo Original, Wrapped Up in You. Talia writes sexy, diverse romance and she talks about how indie publishing is more accessible for diverse authors. We also discuss how she works from initial story idea to the finished novel and where she thinks indie publishing is going next.  Learn more on Talia's website and be sure to check out Talia's books on Kobo.

In this 1810th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 48th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out festive jams for the holiday season. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

Join host Samuel Goldsmith for a festive special as he welcomes legendary chef Rick Stein to unwrap the magic of Christmas. In this heartwarming episode, Rick shares cherished family traditions from his Cotswolds childhood, reveals the inspiration behind his new book Rick Stein's Christmas, and offers a peek into his own holiday table, complete with roast goose, Christmas Eve fish, and the secrets to perfect gravy. Discover how Rick blends British and German traditions, navigates family memories both joyful and bittersweet, and brings his signature warmth to every festive feast. From Boxing Day leftovers to sparkling Shiraz, and even a few culinary confessions, this episode is packed with stories, laughter, and practical tips for your own celebrations. Pour yourself something festive, grab a mince pie, and settle in for a delicious conversation that captures the true spirit of Christmas with one of Britain's most beloved chefs.Rick Stein's passion for using good-quality local produce and his talent for creating delicious recipes in his books and restaurants have won him a host of awards, accolades and fans. As well as presenting a number of television series, he has published many best-selling cookery books, including French Odyssey, Coast to Coast, Far Eastern Odyssey, Rick Stein's Long Weekends and Rick Stein's India. Rick has always believed in showcasing local seafood and farm produce in his four restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, where he also has a cookery school, food shops and a pub in the nearby village of St Merryn. In 2018 Rick was awarded an CBE for services to the economy. He divides his time between Padstow, London and Australia, where he also has two seafood restaurants by the sea in Mollymook, and Port Stephens NSW. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text In this episode, I reveal chic, refined, and effortless ways to celebrate December while keeping your festive energy high, and your indulgences balanced. This is perfect for you if you want to feel indulgent, glamorous, and in control this season; all tips I wish I knew sooner.Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!Support the showDive Deeper On Your Journey: ☆ Work 1:1 on your nutrition goals with Selin here! ☆ Let's connect on Instagram!☆ Read The Painless Period Guide☆ Purchase the gorgeous Goddess Affirmation Colouring book here.

Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to the art of baking beautiful pies and tarts, just in time for the holidays! We welcome Laura Klynstra, author of The Homemade Pie Cookbook, to share tips and ideas for kicking our baking game up a notch. We get straight into asking Laura all our many questions about achieving the perfect base for our holiday desserts. Whether you love to use butter, shortening, or even lard, the important thing is to leave your fat a little chunky to create those flaky layers in your pie crust. If you prefer a rustic look and feel, a galette might be more your style. Hot tip: bake it in a cast iron skillet to avoid the mess if the filling leaks out of the pastry. When it comes to decorating the top of your pies and tarts, prepare your toppings in advance but wait to finish it off just before you serve it. Try adding cookies, fruit, caramel sauce or piped whipped cream to design your beautiful creations. We made Laura's recipe for a Raspberry Linzer Tart. This delicious dessert is based on a Linzer cookie, and is a beautiful tart to serve this holiday season. Get the Raspberry Linzer Tart recipe. Find Laura's book here: The Homemade Pie CookbookFollow Laura on Instagram @spiceandsugartable Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking showCheck out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes and find recipes on our blog: www.threekitchenspodcast.comYou can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee.Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Join us on our socials!Instagram @three_kitchens_podcastFacebook @threekitchenspodcastYouTube @threekitchenspodcastTikTok @threekitchenspodcastRate, review, follow, subscribe and tell your friends!

It's the first of the month! It's Christmas month! Let the carol singing commence! Ten year old Zara gets five golden rings... but will she pick up? Festive wedding bells are ringing as Christmas bride, Jenny celebrates with a Christmas Quiz! Plus, there's a Rogue Promises debrief with the listeners, Katseye shout out Beyonce in her hometown of Texas in All The Latest Things and Greg and Producer Tom bare their souls as they banish the rest of the team from the studios!

In this little chat from the fireside, Mr Jim gives us a little update on his battle with lung cancer but more importantly reveals what's coming up on all our various shows for the festive season! 

Gearoid was in Amsterdam and found out a strange Christmas tradition and Niamh is on the move.  In the mailbag we have a letter from someone who is working with their friend's husband and some next level Kris Kindle anxiety.  We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out the merch store to support the show by buying yourself a present. If you would like to support us we would love for you to become a member of HeadStuff+ and leave us a lovely rating/review on whatever platform you listen on. Gearóid's tour-dates are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heartfelt Gifts: Johan's Journey Through a Festive Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: En kald vinterdag nærmet seg jul, og snøen lå som et teppe over Akershus Festning.En: A cold winter day was approaching Christmas, and the snow lay like a blanket over Akershus Festning.No: Fortet var vakkert pyntet med blinkende lys og julestjerner, og små boder fylte lufta med duften av gløgg og pepperkaker.En: The fortress was beautifully decorated with twinkling lights and Christmas stars, and small stalls filled the air with the scent of gløgg and gingerbread.No: Midt blant alle juleaktiviteterne gikk Johan, en ung mann med bestemte, men forsiktige skritt.En: In the midst of all the Christmas activities walked Johan, a young man with determined, yet careful steps.No: Han var på jakt etter de perfekte julegavene til vennene sine, Astrid og Sigrid.En: He was on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts for his friends, Astrid and Sigrid.No: Johan, alltid ettertenksom og med et ønske om å velge noe virkelig spesielt, gikk blant de mange bodene.En: Johan, always thoughtful and with a desire to choose something truly special, walked among the many stalls.No: Han ville at gavene skulle vise hvor mye han satte pris på dem, men det var ikke lett.En: He wanted the gifts to show how much he appreciated them, but it was not easy.No: Budsjettet hans var stramt, og markedet var fullt av mennesker som alle hadde de samme målene.En: His budget was tight, and the market was full of people who all had the same goals.No: Først vurderte Johan elegant pynt, men de virket for overfladiske og vanlige.En: First, Johan considered elegant ornaments, but they seemed too superficial and common.No: Han tenkte hardt på hva som kunne være mer personlig og minneverdig.En: He thought hard about what could be more personal and memorable.No: Mens han gikk forbi en bod, fattet han interesse for konsertbilletter som tilbød en opplevelse snarere enn en ting.En: As he walked past a stall, he became interested in concert tickets that offered an experience rather than a thing.No: Muligheten til å gi en konsertopplevelse på festningen virket som en god idé, men noe hindret ham i å kjøpe dem.En: The possibility of giving a concert experience at the fortress seemed like a good idea, but something stopped him from buying them.No: Han følte at det manglet en personlig touch.En: He felt that it lacked a personal touch.No: Plutselig oppdaget Johan en liten bod hvor en eldre dame solgte håndlagde gjenstander, som små bokser og smykker.En: Suddenly, Johan discovered a small stall where an elderly lady was selling handmade items, such as small boxes and jewelry.No: Hver vare kom med en liten åpning for å sette inn en håndskrevet beskjed.En: Each item came with a small opening to insert a handwritten message.No: Johan stirret på dem, betatt av tanken på å kunne formidle sine følelser gjennom ord.En: Johan stared at them, captivated by the idea of being able to convey his feelings through words.No: Han smilte til seg selv, nå visste han hva han skulle gjøre.En: He smiled to himself; now he knew what to do.No: Han kjøpte to vakre små skrin, ett for Astrid og ett for Sigrid.En: He bought two beautiful small chests, one for Astrid and one for Sigrid.No: Deretter satt han seg ned med en kopp gløgg ved en avtredd benk og begynte å skrive.En: Then he sat down with a cup of gløgg on a secluded bench and began to write.No: Han fylte hvert kort med inderlige ord og takknemlige tanker, konkrete minner og hvorfor de var så viktige for ham.En: He filled each card with heartfelt words and grateful thoughts, specific memories, and why they were so important to him.No: Med hjertet lettet, reiste Johan seg og festet beskjedene på hver gave.En: With a lightened heart, Johan stood up and attached the messages to each gift.No: Da han gikk tilbake gjennom de snødekte gatene, følte han seg rolig og glad.En: As he walked back through the snow-covered streets, he felt calm and happy.No: Han hadde lært at gavenes verdi lå ikke i deres materialistiske aspekt, men i den tankefulle hensikten bak dem.En: He had learned that the value of gifts did not lie in their materialistic aspect but in the thoughtful intent behind them.No: Da julaften kom, så Astrid og Sigrid på gavene sine med et lite smil og leste beskjeden fra Johan.En: When Christmas Eve came, Astrid and Sigrid looked at their gifts with a small smile and read the message from Johan.No: Det varme blikket deres fortalte ham at han hadde oppnådd målet sitt.En: Their warm glance told him that he had achieved his goal.No: Johan skjønte at det var følelsene og tankene, ikke prisen, som gjorde en gave uforglemmelig.En: Johan realized that it was the feelings and thoughts, not the price, that made a gift unforgettable.No: Dette var sannheten han bar med seg gjennom den kalde vinternatten under det stjernekledde Oslo-fjord, og Akershus Festning, jakten på gaver verdig julehøytiden.En: This was the truth he carried with him through the cold winter night under the starry Oslofjord, and Akershus Festning, the quest for gifts worthy of the Christmas season. Vocabulary Words:approaching: nærmetblanket: teppedetermined: bestemtecareful: forsiktigebudget: budsjettetcommon: vanligememorable: minneverdigconcert: konsertexperience: opplevelsepossibility: mulighetenelderly: eldreinsert: sette innpersonal: personligtouch: touchcaptivated: betattconvey: formidlesecluded: avtreddheartfelt: inderligeattached: festetmaterialistic: materialistiskeaspect: aspektthoughtful: tankefulleintent: hensiktcalm: roligglance: blikketachieved: oppnåddunforgettable: uforglemmeligtruth: sannhetenquest: jaktenworthy: verdig

In this festive episode, Janina sits down with Duncan Gammie, founder of The Wee Vinoteca, to build the ultimate Christmas Wine Box. Together they explore pairings for classic holiday dishes, taste through six standout bottles, and unpack why English fizz, Greek Assyrtiko and South African Chenin Blanc belong at your Christmas table this year. Shownotes [01:37] The Christmas Pairing Game begins - smoked salmon, prawn cocktail, Stilton, roast turkey, roast beef, nut roast, mince pies, sticky toffee pudding and panettone - what are the perfect wine pairings?  [21:45] Duncan shares his background, how The Wee Vinoteca started, which recently won Wine Club of the Year from IWC. [24:26] Introducing the Christmas Wine Box - six wines designed to cover the entire holiday table with versatility and balance. [24:48] Black Chalk Classic Cuvée – English Sparkling Wine (Hampshire, UK) Duncan explains chalk soils, vintage differences, and why English sparkling has become a staple for holiday starters, seafood and celebrations. [29:04] Visiting English vineyards - where to go.  [31:35] Muses Estates, Assyrtiko (mainland Greece) A structured, saline white that handles seafood, richer starters and vegetable dishes. Duncan compares mainland Assyrtiko with Santorini, discussing old vines, wild ferments and gastronomy pairings. [37:45] The conversation widens to Greek grapes and styles – Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Savatiano, Roditis and today's fresher, high-quality Retsina – with advice on discovering them by the glass or in tastings. [39:20] Brookdale, Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Paarl, South Africa) Why Chenin shines at Christmas: texture, generosity, acidity and ageing potential. References to producers like Lismore and stylistic comparisons to white Burgundy. [43:40] Roccafiore, Sangiovese (Umbria, Italy) Fresh Italian red ideal for antipasti, turkey and Boxing Day dishes. Duncan highlights its balance and easy versatility and contrasts Sangiovese from this inland region with Chianti and explaining how Umbrian Sangiovese offers softer tannins and great value. And discussing Sagrantino grape. [47:51] Hey Diddle, Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon (Claire Valley, Australia) Discussing the Claire Valley, and what is happening in this region, alongside practical tips on opening bottles sealed with wax. [51:54] Diatominist, Pedro Ximénez (Jerez, Spain) Explaining how PX sits within the broader (and sometimes confusing) Sherry styles and why this luscious, nutty, treacle-like dessert wine blows people's minds at Christmas fairs. [57:17] Duncan and Janina note that PX is usually perfect in small pours, talk about visiting Montilla-Moriles near Córdoba, and tempt listeners with the idea of tapas-hopping through a city that boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. [57:46] Asked which wine he always opens at Christmas that isn't necessarily in the box, Duncan admits it's English fizz – a sparkling wine he and his wife love and a non-negotiable part of their celebrations. [58:26] To visit The Wee Vinoteca, visit their site HERE and you can purchase The Staff Christmas Picks Case CLICK HERE.  

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Discovering Thoughtful Gifts in a Festive Stockholm Mall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Julbelysningen blinkade i takt med den livliga musiken inne i International Summit Shopping Mall i Stockholm.En: The Christmas lights blinked in time with the lively music inside the International Summit Shopping Mall in Stockholm.Sv: Elin stod vid ingången, hennes händer stuckna djupt i fickorna på hennes tjocka vinterjacka.En: Elin stood at the entrance, her hands buried deep in the pockets of her thick winter jacket.Sv: Hon sneglade mot flocken av glada människor, alla upptagna med sina egna ärenden inför julen.En: She glanced at the crowd of happy people, all busy with their Christmas errands.Sv: Elin kände sig lätt överväldigad.En: Elin felt slightly overwhelmed.Sv: Hon hade en lång lista med julklappar att köpa, men så lite tid och pengar.En: She had a long list of Christmas gifts to buy, but so little time and money.Sv: Familjen skulle inte ha något mot ett enkelt julfirande, men Elin ville verkligen visa hur mycket de betydde för henne.En: The family wouldn't mind a simple Christmas celebration, but Elin really wanted to show how much they meant to her.Sv: Hon gick försiktigt in i köpcentret och försökte ignorera ljudet från skrikande barn och hektiska samtal.En: She cautiously entered the mall, trying to ignore the sound of screaming children and hectic conversations.Sv: Sebastian, Elins barndomsvän, smsade precis när hon passerade en stor leksaksaffär.En: Sebastian, Elin's childhood friend, texted just as she passed a large toy store.Sv: "Behöver du hjälp?"En: "Do you need help?"Sv: stod det i meddelandet.En: the message read.Sv: Elin log och svarade snabbt att hon klarade sig.En: Elin smiled and quickly replied that she was fine.Sv: Även om hon uppskattade erbjudandet, hade hon bestämt sig för att göra detta på egen hand.En: Although she appreciated the offer, she had decided to do this on her own.Sv: Medan hon vandrade mot de större butikerna, stannade Elin plötsligt.En: As she wandered toward the larger stores, Elin suddenly stopped.Sv: Hon såg en smal gång som ledde till några mindre butiker.En: She saw a narrow aisle leading to some smaller shops.Sv: "Kanske där finns något annorlunda," tänkte hon och vände stegen ditåt.En: "Maybe there's something different there," she thought and turned her steps in that direction.Sv: Hon gick förbi skyltfönster fyllda med allt från handgjorda ljus till unika smycken.En: She walked past shop windows filled with everything from handmade candles to unique jewelry.Sv: Elin kände hur förväntan växte.En: Elin felt her anticipation growing.Sv: Till slut nådde hon en liten butik som hette "Ninas Hantverk".En: Finally, she reached a small shop called "Ninas Hantverk."Sv: Elin gick in och möttes av en varm doft av kanel och pepparkakor.En: Elin entered and was greeted by a warm scent of cinnamon and gingerbread.Sv: Hyllor var fyllda med omsorgsfullt tillverkade varor: keramik, träsniderier, och handvävda textilier.En: Shelves were filled with carefully crafted goods: ceramics, wood carvings, and handwoven textiles.Sv: Varje föremål tycktes bära på en egen historia.En: Each item seemed to carry its own story.Sv: Bland varorna hittade Elin ett vackert, handgjort keramikhjärta med orden "Kärlek och Vänskap" ingraverade.En: Among the goods, Elin found a beautiful, handmade ceramic heart with the words "Love and Friendship" engraved.Sv: Hon visste genast att detta skulle vara perfekt för hennes mor.En: She knew immediately that this would be perfect for her mother.Sv: För sin syster valde hon en handstickad halsduk i hennes favoritfärger.En: For her sister, she chose a hand-knitted scarf in her favorite colors.Sv: Sebastian, sin nära vän, fick ett litet pusselspel i trä.En: Sebastian, her close friend, received a small wooden puzzle game.Sv: Med armar fyllda av de mest perfekta gåvorna, kände Elin en våg av lättnad.En: With arms filled with the most perfect gifts, Elin felt a wave of relief.Sv: Hon hade lyckats hitta något meningsfullt till var och en, och allt utan att överskrida sin budget.En: She had managed to find something meaningful for everyone, and all without exceeding her budget.Sv: På vägen ut mötte hon Nina, butiksägaren, som log varmt.En: On the way out, she met Nina, the shop owner, who smiled warmly.Sv: "God Jul!"En: "Merry Christmas!"Sv: sa hon glatt och Elin besvarade leendet med ett uppriktigt, "Tack, och detsamma!"En: she said cheerfully, and Elin returned the smile with a sincere, "Thank you, and the same to you!"Sv: När Elin lämnade köpcentret hade hon inte bara fått klappar, utan även en ny insikt.En: As Elin left the mall, she had not only gotten gifts but also gained a new insight.Sv: Att ta sig tid att utforska och fokusera på personlighet snarare än pris hade gjort hennes shoppingupplevelse oändligt mer givande.En: Taking the time to explore and focus on personality rather than price had made her shopping experience infinitely more rewarding.Sv: Hon kände sig tacksam och uppfylld, redo att möta julen med sina nära och kära.En: She felt grateful and fulfilled, ready to embrace Christmas with her loved ones. Vocabulary Words:blinked: blinkadelively: livligaoverwhelmed: överväldigaderrands: ärendencautiously: försiktigthectic: hektiskaconversations: samtalnarrow: smalaisle: gånganticipation: förväntangreeted: möttescarefully crafted: omsorgsfullt tillverkadeceramics: keramikwood carvings: träsniderierhandwoven textiles: handvävda textilierengraved: ingraveradeimmediately: genasthand-knitted: handstickadscarf: halsdukrelief: lättnadexceeding: överskridagrateful: tacksamfulfilled: uppfylldembrace: mötainsight: insiktexplore: utforskapersonality: personlighetprice: prisrewarding: givandeloved ones: nära och kära

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Today's episode: Just another silly, festive episode on this Thanksgiving Eve! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices