A Cozy Christmas Podcast

Today we're taking a peek "behind the beard"! My guest today is Brandon Rice, who is the director of a new documentary called "Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real". It is a fantastic film that takes a look at the people who perform as Santa and the history and traditions behind it. Dressing as Santa could just be a gimmick to help sell toys, but it actually has developed into a fantastic community of generous people who have so much love and kindness to give to those around, just like the real Santa. I know you will enjoy our conversation today! Before I sit down with Brendan I give my thoughts on the film and the Santa Claus Oath, and I take a few minutes to talk about Patrick Stewart and his connection to Christmas as Ebenezer Scrooge.  Brandon Rice and information about his film can be found at: https://www.behindthebeardmovie.com/  Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:30ish Behind the Beard and the Santa Claus Oath 6:45 Patrick Stewart 11:42 Interview 1:01:30 Final Thoughts   Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]    #christmas #podcast #christmaspodcast #santaclaus #christmasmovies    

Today my guest is the amazing Santa Princess herself, Shannon Cunningham. In our interview we talk about her book, The Santa Princess, and the importance of kindness, caroling, and Christmas magic for people of all ages! Today we'll also find out about her merry mission: to bring the extraordinary into the ordinary. We also talk about her favorite Christmas movies, music, traditions, and more. Shannon is on a mission to spread the kindness of Christmas (you won't want to miss her definiton of kindness!) and to make every December 21st Caroling Day! Find out about all this and more on today's episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! Find Shannon Online: https://www.thesantaprincess.com/  The Santa Princess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesantaprincess/  Podcasts Mentioned: The North Pole News Dispatch The Art of Kindness Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast  Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected] 

Happy October! We are hurtling through the Ber months, and I can't believe that October is already half over. In today's episode I read you another cozy Christmas story. It's called "The Shadow of Christmas Present" by Willis Allen Boyd. In the story our main character just finished reading A Christmas Carol, and seems pretty happy with not being a Scrooge... however, the Ghost of Christmas Present arrives and shows him there is still work to do! Grab a warm blanket and a hot beverage, and let's settle in here by the Christmas fire and enjoy another wonderful story! (A quick note - once or twice I refer to the story as The Shadow of Christmas Past (instead of Present)... sorry for any confusion that might cause. What can I say except my brain had a hiccup and I didn't catch the mistake until I published the episode!) Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]     #podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast

Happy end of September everyone! In today's episode I talk about a couple of Christmas books I've read recently, and I read you a funny little story by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. It's called "The Errors of Santa Claus", and I think it might be a story that many of you can relate with. You'll have to forgive my voice in this one sounding a bit stuffy, I've had a bit of a back to school cold. Perhaps I should follow Scrooge's example, and "make a little saucepan of gruel upon the hob!"  Books Mentioned: A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril History Matters by David McCullough Timestamps 00:00 It's Fall! 01:30 Cozy Book Corner 12:38 Story: The Errors of Santa Claus 21:25 Concluding Thoughts Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]   #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast

Hello and welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today's episode is a joint venture with my other podcast, The Bookshelf Odyssey, and I will be interviewing author Kim Harrington. She has a brand new book out just in time for the Christmas season called "A Killer for Christmas". It's described as mashup of a Hallmark movie, a cozy mystery, and murder! In the interview we talk about her writing journey, how she went from avid reader to a writer, and how an off-hand comment made by her husband inspired her to make the transition from YA author to writing for adults! Plus we dig into her favorite Christmas memories, traditions and more!  Find Kim Harrington and her books online at: https://kimharringtonbooks.com  Find me on: Instagram  Facebook  Bluesky    Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c  Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]      #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast

We made it to the 'Ber months! In today's episode of a Cozy Christmas Podcast, I'll tell you the story of a saint I learned about who LITERALLY saved Christmas. We'll find out about St. Aphrodisius, and his connection to Christmas, and what lessons we can learn from his life. And then I read you another old, cozy, Christmas story called "The Tell-Tale Tile" by Olive Thorne Miller. Now, don't let the title's allusion to an Edgar Allan Poe story frighten you - this story is definetly a cozy one! It tells the story of old Miss Bennett, who gives out of her poverty to a neighbor. What impact will that have on her, especially as she fears going to the poor house? Well, tune in to find out!  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Catch Up 01:40 St. Aphrodisius, the Bishop of Béziers 15:00 Story Introduction 17:46 The Tell-Tale Tile by Olive Thorne Miller 35:39 Thoughts on the story, Dolly Parton, and giving to those in need Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]     #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast

Hello, and Merry Christmas everyone! So it's been awhile... but I'm so glad to be back, bringing you all the cozy Christmas vibes and classic stories of our favorite holiday season. In today's episode, I take a few minutes to share some family updates and tell you how our last Christmas went. Then, I offer a couple of book recommendations in the Cozy Christmas Book Corner before we settle in by the Christmas fire for a lovely old story called Christmas Under the Snow, by Olive Thorne Miller. Today's tale is a classic story about a pioneer family on the prairie who find themselves snowed into their lonely log cabin just days before Christmas. With their father stranded in the village while gathering supplies, food running low, and winter's grip tightening around them, the family faces an uncertain holiday. Yet even in the harshest conditions, Christmas has a way of bringing hope, warmth, and unexpected blessings. So grab a warm drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join me for this heartwarming Christmas tale! Books Recommended: Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland Around the Yule Log by Willis Boyd Allen O Deadly Night by Vicki Delany Timestamps 00:00 Around the Yule Log 03:55 Life and Family updates, Christmas 2025 10:13 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendations 16:23 Christmas Under the Snow by Olive Thorne Miller 34:23 Story Reflections   #podcast #christmas #christmasstories

Merry Christmas! We made it. It's the most wonderful day of the year: Christmas Eve. Today, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the year behind us, what this Christmas journey has meant to me, and of course, read a story with you. I'll be reading from Charles Dickens's script of his one-man performance of A Christmas Carol, sharing one of my favorite scenes of all, the Cratchit family Christmas. It's full of warmth, joy, and the kind of cheer that makes you want to pull your chair a little closer to the fire. So settle in, pour yourself something festive, and let's enjoy these quiet moments together.     Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]         #podcast #Christmas #christmaspodcast #christmascarol #scrooge #tinytim #christmasstory #cozychristmas

Happy Christmas week, everyone! Is your shopping finished yet? Have you baked any good cookies? Today, I'm inviting you to pause for a moment and reflect on creativity, especially the beauty of bringing a handmade, home-crafted touch to Christmas. My guest is Elizabeth Duke, whose passion is teaching people how to stitch and craft in a mindful, intentional way. We talk about her career, how deliberate creativity can enrich our lives, and of course, all things Christmas. Along the way, I learn how a crafter's emotions can influence their stitching, discover the art of ice dyeing, and we share some of our favorite Christmas traditions. Elizabeth Duke Designs online: https://www.edukedesigns.com/    Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]       #Christmas #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmascrafts

Merry Christmas! Today I'm back to spend a little more time with Mrs. Claus, and yes, the Christmas vibes are cranked all the way up! I share some traditions and memories sent in by listeners, then review a delightful new book, What Would Mrs. Claus Do? by Pamela McColl and Lindsay Stewart. I read a few favorite quotes and offer my thoughts on both the book and Mrs. Claus herself. After that, we gather by the Christmas fire for a reading of the narrative poem "Goody Santa Claus"—with "Goody" being an old-fashioned way of saying "Mrs." I also dive into the life of the author of the poem, Katharine Lee Bates. She was an American author best known for penning the lyrics to America the Beautiful. When it first appeared, it helped give Mrs. Claus her own voice in Christmas literature. Wherever you find yourself this week, I hope you're able to slow down, stay cozy, and savor the joy of the Christmas season. Information on Katharine Lee Bates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Lee_Bates  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Listener Memories 08:58 Season's Readings - What Would Mrs. Claus Do? by Pamela McColl and Lindsay Stewart 17:11 Story introduction and the life of Katharine Lee Bates 22:58 Story: Goody Santa Claus by Kathy Lee Bates 32:15 Final thoughts   Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: [email protected]     #podcast #christmas #christmaspodcast #christmaspoems #christmasstory