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CWFC 136 – Oliver Cromwell: The Man Who Banned Christmas?

  • Posted on January 25, 2025 at 2:40 am

On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:59 Intro 02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies 13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas 23:56…

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CWFC 135 – Year-End Bonus Episode: Are Americans “Over” Christmas Traditions?

  • Posted on December 23, 2024 at 12:35 am

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song. Download here! 00:00 – 01:22 Intro 01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody) 11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up 14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki https://media.blubrry.com/cantwaitforchristmas/cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cwfc-135-year-end-bonus-episode-are-americans-over-christmas-traditions.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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CWFC 134 – Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around More Than Just The Christmas Tree

  • Posted on December 15, 2024 at 1:23 am

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast) 17:52 – 31:22…

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CWFC 133: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – The Kick Off Of Christmas

  • Posted on November 25, 2024 at 2:35 am

On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast) 02:22 – 32:34 Macy’s…

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CWFC 132 – Bonus Episode: All I Want For Christmas Is News – Christmas Podcast Day Edition

  • Posted on November 1, 2024 at 1:08 am

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:22 Intro 02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up 12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform https://media.blubrry.com/cantwaitforchristmas/cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cwfc-132-bonus-episode-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-news-christmas-podcast-day-edition.mp3Podcast: Play…

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CWFC 131 – White Christmas (with special guest: Alonso Duralde)

  • Posted on October 25, 2024 at 1:28 am

On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast) 13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas…

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CWFC 130 – Fruitcake

  • Posted on September 25, 2024 at 1:25 am

On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta 06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas)…

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CWFC 129 – It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

  • Posted on August 25, 2024 at 12:17 am

On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Movie Santas (with special guests: Anthony and Thom from Tis The…

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CWFC 128 – 9th Anniversary Listener Feedback Special – The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston

  • Posted on July 25, 2024 at 11:02 am

On this episode, it’s time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we’ll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and Tim’ mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim’s Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim’s Mom!) 07:48 – 12:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:38 – 18:56 The Halifax…

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CWFC 127 – Inflatables

  • Posted on June 25, 2024 at 12:01 am

On this episode, we’re really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We’ve also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we’ve got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:17 Intro 02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast) 17:04 – 26:26 Inflatables 26:26 – 28:07 Who Sang It…

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