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A new recording is available:Announcements of St Nick's strategic vision for 2026, delivered on January 25, 2026.Scripture Reading - Matthew 16:13-18, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 13:1-3

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T'was the week after Christmas, and all through the town People were taking their lights and trees down They've been up since November, no wonder we're sick All of our homes must be wrestled back from St Nick. But now there is darkness where the bright tree once stood A space to be filled because we feel that we should. Never fear, for January is here to step into the gap A new year, a new us! How the gym owners clap. We'll be better than before, all shiny and new. The lies that we tell, the plans we'll never see through. It's the bleak mid winter, when the holly wears a crown, This is the season for hunkering down. Save new commitments for spring, when things are less blue Christmas isn't yet over, there is still work for it to do. Yes, it's a new year but still the same old you. What's needed right now is something more solid, more timeless and true. I have my faith, but I don't always know what's best to say. To deliver a Thought for the Year and not just a Day. Finding joy in January is hard, making it easier to doubt So what do we do when the lights all go out? It's a challenge to remain hopeful when all around us is bare. But the eternal hope of Christmas is a truth for all to share. That shepherd's watched while glory shone around Gives us hope for the weary, that the lost may still be found. That angels touched earth with their wings all unfurled Gives us strength to resist being dimmed by the world. In a year riven with anger, intolerance and hate. We must consciously keep light burning, lest shadows await. It's a light that still shines, as fierce as can be It's a stubborn little light that no one can see. It has the power to soften the heart and make it less numb. Darkness doesn't vanquish the light, which can't be overcome. The church are custodians of a story, of holy time and sacred place. We herald love coming down from heaven, to show us God's face. This story remains true, long after the decorations are gone The Word is enthroned in flesh forever, and so the light shines on. So take down the lights and take down the tree But keep one light shining, all the year to see. For now, Christmas continues, ere it goes out of sight So: Happy new Year to all, let us be keepers of light.

The mistlestoe's hung, the bells are a'ringing And all through the malls Mariah Carey is singing It's the same old story, told year after year Of Santa and reindeer and widespread good cheer But look a bit closer, and you might see a crack In the stronghold St Nick has had since way back Where once stood a hero, red coat and beard white A sack on his sleigh promising Christmas delight Now stands a figure, towering six foot two tall With a coat of green fur, heart two sizes too small The Grinch who stole Christmas is making a play For the title of hero come this Yuletide day For poor old Saint Nick, this might not end well And to give us the lowdown is Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're discussing what Christians confess about God the Son through the Nicene Creed—who he is, what he's done, and what he's doing right now for our salvation. In this episode, we ask and answer questions like:What is the nature of God the Son?What is the importance of different aspects of Christ's work from incarnation to salvation to Ascension to 2nd coming What happens if we miss each one of those elements?We also talk about the famous myth of St Nick slapping Arius at the Council of Nicaea. Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in modern-day Turkey during the time of the Roman Empire. His legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Saint Nick, better known as Santa Claus. Little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death and probably contain legendary elaborations. Ee60. The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Saint Nicholas books available at https://amzn.to/3TumZ8T ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: The Catholic Talk Show featuring Ryan DellaCrosse, Ryan Scheel, and Fr. Rich Pagano — Episodes: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Christmas & The Birth of Christ (23dec2019) & The Catholic Origins of Christmas Traditions (18dec2018). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the advent season, but we're ready for Christmas! In this episode, we talk through some reddit questions, theorize heaven, talk about unions, and dive into the Santa lore.Pre-order our bookhttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/pre-order-now-enough-is-enough-degrowth-capitalism-and-liberation-theology/Get our Winstanley Zinehttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/zines/Join our patreonhttp://patreon.com/themagnificast

A new sermon is available:Dan Bremmer's sermon for St Nick's Sunday, December 14, 2025.Scripture Reading - Colossians 1:15-23

Christmas is just two weeks away... Does the Big Guy have your wish list yet? There's still time to visit Santa's House, thanks to the Findlay Kiwanis (at 13:05) --- Community and Business Spotlight: Although the 'official' annual fundraising campaign has concluded, there are still plenty of ways you can help your neighbor and your community through the United Way of Hancock County (at 19:55) --- Throwback Thursday: The undisputed 'King of Christmas' Richard Paul Evans talks about his poignant, semi-autobiographical holiday story ''A Christmas Memory'' (at 37:36)

In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan welcomes author and petroglyph researcher Keith Seland to discuss his new book: The Humaniverse Guide (R) - We Are Them, They Are Us: Our Ancestors, Us and ET. We will discuss the data that Keith has uncovered during his research into the connection of ancient societies and possible contact with those from beyond earth. What are these connections, and can we as humanity trace our origins to the stars as so many ancient cultures believe? In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and researcher Ann Selene to discuss the mythical origins and traditions behind Krampus, the horned, dark demonic counterpart to Saint Nicholas (St. Nick) from Central European folklore who accompanies St Nick to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season. How does this tradition reflect the ways our society sees good and evil and could it be that we have needed Krampus all along?! Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of ET ancestors with Keith Seland and Krampus traditions with Ann Selene. Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media & Aftermath Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX-based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan welcomes author and petroglyph researcher Keith Seland to discuss his new book: The Humaniverse Guide (R) - We Are Them, They Are Us: Our Ancestors, Us and ET. We will discuss the data that Keith has uncovered during his research into the connection of ancient societies and possible contact with those from beyond earth. What are these connections, and can we as humanity trace our origins to the stars as so many ancient cultures believe? In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and researcher Ann Selene to discuss the mythical origins and traditions behind Krampus, the horned, dark demonic counterpart to Saint Nicholas (St. Nick) from Central European folklore who accompanies St Nick to punish misbehaving children during the Christmas season. How does this tradition reflect the ways our society sees good and evil and could it be that we have needed Krampus all along?! Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of ET ancestors with Keith Seland and Krampus traditions with Ann Selene. Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media & Aftermath Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX-based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

In the grand scheme of the world, it turns out that St. Nick's Day is only celebrated in a few cities in the country. That includes urban paradises such as New Ulm, Minnesota, Pella, Iowa, and for our purposes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Of course, one of the Melrose Place women from indescript Midwestern States certainly brought the tradition with them. So we investigate how each of our favorite characters celebrated this good holiday. Who got fruit in their stocking?!?

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A new sermon is available:Tim Lowth's sermon for St Nick's Sunday, December 7, 2025.Scripture Reading - John 1:1

John McGivern-St. Nick's (12/4/25) by 96.5 WKLH

Today I want to tell you about the dark origins of Christmas, before Santa Claus ever existed. We're diving into Frau Perchta, a Christmas witch who visited homes with iron scissors and a taste for porridge...whether she had to cut it out of you or not. We'll also cover the real Saint Nicholas and his disturbing miracles, and the demonic Krampuses who worked alongside him to drag sinners straight to hell. This beloved holiday is actually as dark as a Brother Grimms fairytale…. Subscribe on⁠ Patreon⁠ to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on⁠ Tik Tok⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mistlestoe's hung, the bells are a'ringing And all through the malls Mariah Carey is singing It's the same old story, told year after year Of Santa and reindeer and widespread good cheer But look a bit closer, and you might see a crack In the stronghold St Nick has had since way back Where once stood a hero, red coat and beard white A sack on his sleigh promising Christmas delight Now stands a figure, towering six foot two tall With a coat of green fur, heart two sizes too small The Grinch who stole Christmas is making a play For the title of hero come this Yuletide day For poor old Saint Nick, this might not end well And to give us the lowdown is Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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St. Nick, Santa Clause, Jesus Christ, Christmas... Who is responsible for what part of the Christmas season!?In this episode, we use the very first Feast of St. Nick to get into:the Sagittarian flavor of this seasonthe interesting, and widespread, history of traditions attached to St. Nickwho St. Nick was and why he was a great representation for what Christmas is all about!Saturnalia celebration and the Jupiter-Saturn relationshipif sticking to your traditions still feels necessary?& more!Until next time… Stay Curious!–Explore our first full season (Episodes 1-50) to explore our living astrological library!Ready to look at charts in the most beautiful and functional way? Look no further than →⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LUNA Cloud Astrology Software⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ← this link saves you 10%, or enter STAYCURIOUS on the signup page.Follow us on →⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Drop us some love in the form of a 5-star review and follow. :)

All five Cork county football finals are set after a largely brilliant weekend of club action on Leeside, as the Echo Sport Podcast reviews the games. Newcestown came close to pulling out a massive upset against Nemo when they charged into a seven-point lead midway through the second half, only to fall short by the minimum after extra time. David Buckley's ability to raise orange flags and a magnificent showing from Cork hurler Luke Meade lit up Páirc Uí Chaoimh but Mark Cronin continued his excellent form for the Trabeg side, who grabbed two crucial goals. St Finbarr's overcame a slow start against Ballincollig with Steven Sherlock (who else?) guiding them back to the main event. The Barrs, whose camogie team retained their county over the weekend, are capable of more but know how difficult Nemo are to beat in finals. Knocknagree and Cill na Martra both excelled in the Senior A semis and the potency of their forward units suggests their showdown in two weeks will be a belter. At Premier Intermediate level, it'll be Aghabullogue, last year's runners-up, against Uibh Laoire in a Mid Cork derby. New Cork U20 football manager Ray Keane has Aghabullogue, in the hunt for a double, producing some superb stuff. Uibh Laoire, coached by Niall Allen, are ripping it up as well, with Chris Óg Jones as the spearhead of their exciting attack. Ballinora, under the guidance of former Cork keeper Ken O'Halloran, are the surprise finalists at Intermediate A, though they are drawing from their U21 crop that lifted divisional silverware last spring. They can call on Cork senior Neil Lordan but have a very balanced team. Ilen Rovers made their first county final since they lost to Nemo at the top grade 17 years ago when they squeezed out Adrigole after extra time. Dan Mac Eoin boomed over a pair of two-pointers to rescue them when four down in normal time. At Premier Junior, brilliant Buttevant outgunned Canovee and will now be hot favourites against fearless St Nick's, who rallied to edge out Cobh. The Echo Podcast crew also preview the five county hurling finals this weekend, which have been overshadowed by injuries to some marquee players including Conor Lehane. They discuss the success of Éire Óg in ladies football and St Finbarr's in camogie, with three Cahalane sisters winning two counties in 24 hours. Now in its third season, every week Éamonn Murphy will be joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, Jack McKay, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen to the Echo Sport Podcast every week wherever you get your podcasts or on www.echolive.ie/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcestown shook up the Premier Senior Football Championship in Cork after beating three-in-a-row chasing Castlehaven in the last group game.Jim O'Sullivan's side secured their first victory over the Haven at senior level with a strong finish as Tadhg Twomey and David Buckley shared 0-10 between them. It means Newcestown now face Carrigaline for a place in the semi-finals while Castlehaven must get past their great rivals St Finbarr's.Two from Newcestown, Carrigaline, Duhallow and Ballincollig will be in the last four, though Nemo Rangers were the big winners over the weekend as their hammering of St Michael's granted them top seed on scoring difference.The Barrs shot the lights out themselves on Sunday with the major news afterward that ace marksman Steven Sherlock will rejoin the Cork panel for 2026, having opted out this season. Sherlock only started two of Cork's 13 games in his last year in Rebel red but will surely be a key figure for John Cleary's side now he's back, especially as his kicking ability is well suited to the new rules.He even landed a two-point sideline at Páirc Uí Rinn against Carrigaline.Nemo's marquee forward Mark Cronin grabbed 1-7 against Michael's and it'll be interesting to see him link up with Sherlock next season.Another brilliant forward Cathail O'Mahony grabbed 1-6 for Mitchelstown at Intermediate A level in a winner-takes-all derby with Kildorrery. Kiskeam qualified to the PIFC quarter-final after just their first championship win in two years against Castletownbere.St Nick's powered straight into the Premier Junior semis after finishing the group stages with eight goals scored and none conceded, though Buttevant are the team to beat in that grade.There were plenty of contenders for Club Footballer of the Weekend, including Kiskeam's David Scannell, Newcestown's Tadhg Twomey, Éire Óg keeper Chris Kelly made some big saves and kicked 0-5, and Aghabullogue's Luke Casey. He clipped 1-4 from play against Aghada, less than 24 hours after helping Coachford soccer team to a victory over Ringmahon Rangers at Turner's Cross.It's a huge weekend on the club hurling front and we pick out the matches to catch in the various grades.Now in its third season, every week Éamonn Murphy will be joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, Jack McKay, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field.You can listen to the Echo Sport Podcast every week wherever you get your podcasts or on www.echolive.ie/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Nick Cattles & Andrew Callahan are in-studio for Zolak & Bertrand, for a Christmas Eve Midday Show Spectacular. Cattles & Callahan react to the Patriots Week 16 loss to Buffalo. After the Patriots' performance, does that affect the "Mayo Math" for retaining Head Coach, Jerod Mayo? (14:28) Jerod Mayo's job status with 2 games to go in the NFL regular season. (25:46) Jolly Ol'e St Nick Cattles puts on his Santa cap & hands out gifts to the Boston sports teams for Christmas. (36:59) A People's Champ Christmas Wedding over the weekend.

The biggest health story of the year has been how GLP-1s like Ozempic are reshaping everyday life. As the holidays approach, we take a closer look at an unexpected cultural shift—the shape of Santa Claus. For nearly a century, Santa has been celebrated as a holly jolly figure with a long white beard and a big round belly. But this year we've seen depictions of Santa hitting the gym, counting calories, and even taking Ozempic.In this episode, we explore what Santa's transformation says about society. Why are people so invested in changing Santa's iconic image? What does it mean that even Santa cares about his weight? And what's gained—and lost—as Santa transitions from "fat and jolly" to "Hot Santa"? We are joined by Jennifer Tsitsopoulos, Practice Lead of the Medical Anthropology team, to explore these questions through the lens of medical anthropology and holiday traditions.If you have any questions, feedback, or just want to say hi, email us at medicalanthropology@havas.comCheck out Breaking the Code on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-the-code-havas-health-and-you-podcast

In the year's final TV Movie Night, Mark and Andrew get to the bottom of Mr. St. Nick, starring Kelsey Grammer and Charles Durning. Premiering on ABC in 2002, Mr. St. Nick sees Grammer try and live up to his Santa family name by being a rich layabout in Miami. But, when it comes time to take on the Santa mantle, does he have what it takes, other than gobs of money that aren't explained where they were obtained? Does anything else matter nowadays? Tune in and find out! ABOUT TV MOVIE NIGHT: TV Movie Night is a podcast featuring TV what-have-yous Andrew Krukowski and Mark Gonzales diving into the retro world of made-for-tv movies. Each episode spotlights one of these forgotten "classics" (and sometimes without the scare-quotes classics), enjoying cinema on the small screen an episode at a time. Past episodes include landmark films like "The Day After," lost gems like "The Night of the Scarecrow," and odder fare like "Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus." Email us at tvmovienightpodcast@gmail.com.

Merry Christmas from all of us at STgenetics®! We thank you for all your support this year and wish nothing but health, abundance and joy as we move into 2025. As we celebrate the holiday season, listen to our rendition of The Night Before Christmas with good Ol' ST Nick and his Reinbulls! 00:00 Welcome and Holiday Greetings 00:22 A Special Christmas Eve Story 00:26 The Night Before Christmas - Farm Edition 01:20 ST Nicholas Arrives 03:33 A Joyous Farewell

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Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in modern-day Turkey during the time of the Roman Empire. His legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Saint Nick, better known as Santa Claus. Little is known about the historical Saint Nicholas. The earliest accounts of his life were written centuries after his death and probably contain legendary elaborations. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! The Catholic Talk Show available at https://amzn.to/3QvHoZ3 Saint Nicholas books available at https://amzn.to/3TumZ8T ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: The Catholic Talk Show featuring Ryan DellaCrosse, Ryan Scheel, and Fr. Rich Pagano — Episodes: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Christmas & The Birth of Christ (23dec2019) & The Catholic Origins of Christmas Traditions (18dec2018). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As news breaks that archaeologists have found the tomb of St Nick in Turkey, we check in on the North Pole Father Christmas, and fact-check his present giving schedule with advanced level physics and a Gant chart.Plus, prepare for stories of reindeers high... despite their apparent immunity to their favourite hallucinogenic mushroom treats. And we burrow into Santa's iconic beard to find any microbial magic that lives there.And yet more reindeer magic, this time the mysteries of their amazing body clocks, which they seem to be able to switch on and off at will... AND we reveal Rudolf the red nose reindeer's big secret. You'll never hear that song in the same way againPresenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Phillys Mwatee and Camilla Mota Producers: Emily Knight, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell and William Hornbrook Sound engineer: Searle Whittney

Alex and Brad take advantage of Nicki's absence and seize the opportunity to talk about comics. Then they manage to get on talk and talk about the beloved children's Christmas character Krampus! To achieve that goal, they discuss Krampus' legend, legacy, meaning, appearances in pop culture, and finally the 2015 movie titled Krampus, directed by Michael Dougherty. Find us on social media:Instagram: @splatterbrainspodcastFacebook: Splatter Brains PodcastOr one of you lovely listeners can e-mail us at brainssplatter@gmail.com

Road trip to Utah! What a get! This week, I had the honor of taking Santa Claus himself to the restaurant that makes the absolute most sense to review with Kris Kringle: Arctic Circle. If you don't know it, think Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. They do the dipped cone thing but more importantly, they claim to have invented fry sauce Not only do we get the history of this chain and fry sauce itself, but there's a lot of genuinely fascinating Santa Claus lore that I didn't know! Is Santa Claus technically a cryptid? A Yelper does not appreciate the attitude of the employees after her bun falls apart "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode! Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music) Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe) Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose "Fine" Dining is on Patreon! Get an extra episode every month (My November Patreon exclusive episode just dropped on Ivar's Acres of Clams in Seattle, WA and the founder was a MAV-ER-ICK. Author Temple West joins me to chat all about it and how literal bombs on the freeway derailed our plans), extended Yelp from Strangers segments every other week, merch discounts, download access to our music including the 7 singles from our Olive Garden musical, and more! Patreon Producers: Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas   Get the 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send in your Arctic Circle stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Follow Santa by being Good this year For no particular reason, you can also follow Mark Gray on Instagram @markwgray   Let me know where I should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodcastAddict, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. I read every one!   Next week on "Fine" Dining: Arctic Circle Review [Part Two]! Santa Claus joins me one more time to dissect what was Nice and what was Naughty about this burger chain. We even got in trouble just for spreading holiday cheer, so you don't want to miss this one! Ever work at an Arctic Circle? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

What can we know about the real Saint Nicholas? How did so many myths get attached to the historical Nicholas of Myra? What, if anything, should Christian parents tell their children about Santa Claus?

Our end-of-year round table with Laura, Christy and Debbie, where we discuss all things Christmas, like where St. Nick comes from, what you put in your stockings, and do you clean your face every night. We hope you are enjoying the season celebrating Jesus with your friends and family. See you next year!

In this week's holiday-themed episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the festive cheer with a touch of mystery. Our first feature is an episode from "This Is Your FBI" titled “Return of St. Nick,” which originally aired on December 24th, 1948. In this gripping story, the FBI tracks a clever burglary ring that uses a Santa Claus disguise to commit their crimes during the Christmas rush. The plot thickens when a former convict, playing the role of Santa in an attempt to reform his life, is framed for the burglaries. Special Agent Jim Taylor, played by Stacy Harris, must unravel the truth in time for Christmas. The episode also features William Conrad and Betty Lou Gerson in pivotal roles, adding depth and suspense to the holiday narrative. Following that, we delve into "The Saint" with the episode “Santa Claus Is No Saint,” broadcast on December 24th, 1950. Vincent Price stars as the charming and astute Simon Templar, who finds himself embroiled in a holiday mystery when a young woman mistakes him for a real Santa Claus and begs him to retrieve a stolen Christmas gift. The episode becomes a thrilling chase as The Saint confronts a gang of thieves, with the holiday spirit adding a unique twist to his usual adventures. Supporting cast includes Betty Harford and Harry Bartell, who contribute to the festive yet thrilling ambiance. Join us as we revisit these classic radio mysteries, blending holiday cheer with detective intrigue, capturing the essence of a time when radio was the heart of the home during the festive season. Tune in and rekindle the warmth of vintage radio drama with these captivating stories.

For over forty years, John Johnson (Simply Saint Nick) has been a character actor and historical presenter, notably bringing the role of Santa Claus to life in the most authentic way. His debut on stage (and as Santa no less) was at the age of six in an elementary school production of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Since then, John has gone on to study acting with the Alban Arts Academy in Saint Albans, West Virginia. He has also attended classes taught by such artists as Pam Chibora, Leah Turley, Sean Watkins, Adam Bryan, Marlette Carter, and Kelly Strom. He has performed regionally in such shows as “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” as Father Christmas (2011), “Miracle on 34th Street” as Kris Kringle (2012), “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” as Nicholas (2013), and “Adventures in Santa Claus Land” as Santa (2019). He has also performed the role on local television commercials and on various Christmas specials regionally. But it isn't his acting abilities that make Santa John unique. Rather, it is his great faith in Christ – the Reason for the Season. Yes, John has always portrayed the role from the Christian perspective which goes all the way back to Nicholas of Myra (270-343AD). Nicholas was the prototype of the Santa we know and love today. Santa John has studied carefully over his lifetime both the history and the traditions of the character that he portrays. His portrayal emphasizes service to Christ, love, joy, peace, and hope – the bedrocks of the season. Couple these things with the fact that Santa John truly loves children, maintains a jolly demeanor, and a deep love of the role and you have something special in him. The additions of real whiskers, custom tailored suits, and real accessories make Santa John someone to believe in. In 2023, Santa John even wrote a book about his life, his faith, and role as Santa Claus. It is available at Westbow Press, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Christianbooks.com. Click the title to get a copy of “Simply Saint Nick: My Life as a Real-Life Christian Santa Claus.” Amazon link https://a.co/d/97qKnNo Interview with the Christian Chronicle, December 2023 https://christianchronicle.org/peace-on-earth-and-goodwill-to-men-christian-santa-professes-christ/ https://simplysaintnick.com/  

Over the next two weeks, we're talking about the heroes of the Christmas story, from the ancestors of Christ to Mary and Joseph, St. Nick, St. Lucy, St. Juan Diego, and John McClane. This week's episode focuses on St. Nick—the man, the myth, the legend—and how we approach talking about him in our families (so if you're listening with Santa loving little ones around, definitely use those earbuds!),Show Notes“How to Do Santa Without Lying to Your Kids” by Kendra Tierney“Not Believing in Santa Claus is Like Not Believing in Jesus…or George Washington,” by Kendra Tierney“Yes, Jesus Really Existed and He was Born on December 25,” Father Dwight Longenecker“What's Wrong with Santa” by Father Dwight LongeneckerThe Wiggles Christmas SpecialThe Toronto gay mall santa serial killer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

This hour - who is Luigi Mangione? We hit a high of 55 degrees yesterday! Wind chills of 10 below are set for Wednesday. Brian Niznansky details, and Mark Tauscher talks about all these primetime game for the Packers

Storm Team 4 Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky joins the program and we hit 55 yesterday! We're looking at wind chills of 5-below by Wednesday. Why is that? We also recap St. Nick's Day and how even the ring doorbell can't get St. Nick on camera.

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12/5/24 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Fr. James Kubicki   John, Glen and Sarah chat about NY Assassination, Supreme Court talking Gender Affirming Care and play What's That Sound.   Laura talks about checking our media consumption during Advent so we can make sure to spend more time preparing for Christmas.   Fr. Kubicki talks St. nick traditions and how they transformed into the story of Santa Claus in society today.

Mary and Sarah review the latest installment with trivia and football buff guest, Jonah.  Have a listen to how they incorporate #morepolaha and how the #redpenrewindrewrite turns out. When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year - the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament! For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer. But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste's team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team's new offensive coordinator. To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown - though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in). Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game. Celeste can't help but delight in Max's infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown. And after a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life's surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything. Starring Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty.

Astronomy Professor Celeste is super excited about the annual Christmas Trivia Contest at Nick's Bar. It's a big deal—and not just for bragging rights. The winner gets a trophy called "The Stan," named after the best trivia competitor Nick's has ever seen. Celeste feels really good about this year because she has Richard, a two-time Jeopardy! winner, on her team!She loves everything about the university where she teaches—except for football. Speaking of football, meet Max, the offensive coordinator. He doesn't really have any plans this holiday season because his parents are going on a cruise.We're one day away from the first round, and Richard backs out. Celeste is really stressed. So stressed, in fact, that she gets mad at Max over how he handles the buffet—something she's downright wrong about. It's time for the first round, and Max shows up just to watch. But when the first round turns out to be about sports, they pull Max in to join the team, much to Celeste's chagrin. The first round ends, and they're down by one point. The rest of the team loves Max and wants him to stay for the next five days. Celeste protests, saying, "I'm sure he's busy." Max responds, "I'm actually wide open." Celeste is annoyed, but she knows winning is everything.Celeste clearly cares about this more than the rest of her team. She stays up all night studying and shows up the next day feeling incredibly intense. But does it help them win? No. In fact, they come in last place on night two.Max decides that the problem is they forgot to have fun. The next day, he invites the team to play a game of "Capture the Star" on the rock wall—an old classic. His theory? "If we have fun, we'll be happy. And if we're happy, we might just win." Celeste is hesitant but gives in—and ends up having a good time, maybe because they're winning.Afterward, instead of studying, Celeste goes with Max to buy a Christmas tree, and they actually end up having a great time talking and getting to know each other. It's time for round three, and the "fun" strategy works! They go double or nothing and win first place in the round. Celeste and Max celebrate with a hug, and the sparks fly. He walks her home, and they connect even further. Max is pumped!The next day, they all gather for a Christmas Scavenger Hunt because Celeste thinks it could come in handy for trivia. But worst-case scenario, at least they'll have fun! They split into teams of two, and of course, Celeste and Max team up. She's shocked to find out that he's a big reader—and it turns out this is the reason they don't win the hunt. But she's actually okay with it.It's time for the next round, and they CRUSH IT! The team morale is at an all-time high, and Max and Celeste aren't tired at all. So, she takes him stargazing, and they have the best time.The good times keep rolling—at one point, they even hold hands. But they lose track of time. They're rushing back for trivia when they have to swerve out of the way of some reindeer and end up with a flat tire. While waiting for a mechanic, Celeste snaps at Max for how they've lost focus on what's important. They make it back just in time for trivia—but not in time to save their first-place standing. They fall back to third.The next day, Celeste tries to get in touch with Max but can't reach him. She assumes he's mad at her. It turns out his phone broke, and he spent Christmas Eve trying to find a replacement. They make up and share a big kiss.They arrive just in time for the final round, and thanks to Max actually studying, the team ends up winning! Everyone celebrates by kissing.The provost speaks with Celeste and tells her that her new telescope has been approved—thanks to the money the football team brought in this year. Maybe football isn't so bad after all. Max and Celeste agree to participate in trivia again next year, sealing it with a kiss.

The hilarious Sophia Benoit, author of "Well, This is Exhausting", joins us to discuss Triva at St. Nick's. We have a lot to say, hence the two parts. Stick around after the end of episode one for a sample of Jack's excellent song, "Sorry Sorry Sorry." (Some of us are over-apologizers).  Jack's music is available on all platforms; look for Thalo.Remember, if you prefer no commercials, we do have a Patreon where every episode comes ad-free and we have special Patreon-only episodes and group chats. Either way, we appreciate you! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious Sophia Benoit, author of "Well, This is Exhausting", joins us to discuss Triva at St. Nick's. We have a lot to say, hence the two parts. Stick around after the end of episode one for a sample of Jack's excellent song, "Sorry Sorry Sorry." (Some of us are over-apologizers). Remember, if you prefer no commercials, we do have a Patreon where every episode comes ad-free and we have special Patreon-only episodes and group chats. Either way, we appreciate you! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celeste is giving knock-off CCB vibes, with enough desperation and hyperfixation to make men scatter on sight. And then there's Max, a football coach with all the focus of a puppy—"What's that? A random reindeer fact? Naval historical fiction?" While she wasn't a character we could root for, we had to agree with her on buffet etiquette. This love may not be built to last, but hey, at least she got her new telescope. We were all in for the trivia, but by the third act, things really stalled (still don't understand how they justified that baking montage?). More Ruby and a few more prayers from the nun might have saved this one! Join us for Episode 8 of our snarky adventure as we watch, discuss, and judge Hallmark Christmas movies. Check out our latest rankings at HallmarkSnark.com and follow us @HallmarkSnark on Facebook and Instagram.

In times of disappointment, darkness and fear, how should we respond? What difference can we make? We talk about joy as a revolutionary act, and how we can refuse to join in the game. Also, we discuss reclaiming labels such as 'Christian', and we have powerful stories about the power of prayer, mystical coincidences and, of course, parking spaces. Brought to you by Saint Joe of the Cheese and St Nick, patron saint of innuendo. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mid-faith Crisis Facebook Page Nick's Blog Mentioned in this episode: Battle, East Sussex Where did the Battle of Hastings happen? William I 'The Conqueror' Heretic All Saints' Day Show of Hands - Roots

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