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Now in its second year. Find out where our treasured traditions come from, how people around the world celebrate the holiday, hear heartwarming stories of the season, and some great Christmas music, too, both traditional and original. Main page at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Participate at ChristmasStocking.wordpress.com. Merry Christmas!



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The Christmas Stocking Returns! Promo 2009
Ready for Christmas? I am. When you are ready, we will be here with lots of episodes. New episodes begin Thanksgiving. If you have any topic ideas or music, let me know at MyChristmasStocking.NET (where you can automatically call us)! Or find us on Twitter @XmasStocking or Facebook. Or you can Email: TopElf at [...]
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35 3rd Annual Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular
Lose yourself in the Christmas season with lots of music, information and advice, all with a summer feel, somehow! You’ll find more at MyChristmasStocking.net and Twitter.com/XmasStocking. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming in the fall. Featured music: “Yule Swing” by Anna Wilson from “Yule Swing!” (Transfer Records, LLC) Buy at [...]
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Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular Promo for the ‘09!
Summer is fun and all, but even summer can get to be a bit much at some point. That’s when it’s nice to think about when the weather cools off and everyone has a smile on their face for a different reason. A new Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular is coming soon! If you have [...]
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34 Christmas in Europe
We conclude our initial tour of continents with a look at Christmas in Europe. Also, another listener tradition! More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming in the fall. Featured music: “Silent Night” by Justin Faulknor Background music: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Eden Symphony Orchestra [...]
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33 The Salvation Army
By listener suggestion from Twitter, we look at the history of the Salvation Army. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming this fall. Featured music: “Christ Was Born on Christmas Day” by Chichester Cathedral Choir from “Choral Christmas – Seasonal Favorites Performed By [...]
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32 Christmas in the Early 20th Century
A lot happened in the first half of the 20th century, and we look at how Christmas was affected. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming in the fall. Featured music: “Jingle Bells” by Joe Williams from “Christmas Remixed 2″ (Rock River Music) Buy at [...]
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31 A Christmas Story
2008 was the 25th anniversary of the movie A Christmas Story and we celebrate with some behind the scenes info. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Also a couple of traditions from Christmas Stocking listeners who emailed TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook, too. Featured music: “Sno” by Tonic Sol-Fa from “Sugare” More from [...]
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30 Christmas in Australia
Summertime, and Christmas is easy…in Australia. Well, maybe not easy, but definitely warm. We get up close and personal with the folks down under in the latest episode. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Shout out to Sarah who emailed me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming [...]
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29 “Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
In this super-stuffed Christmas Stocking episode, one of my favorite Christmas stories. I hope you enjoy it. Find info at MyChristmasStocking.net. If you have any stories or poems you would like to be shared on The Christmas Stocking, you canemail me: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Also follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New [...]
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28 Christmas Cards
You send them, you receive them (if you send them), but do you know where they came from? You will, in the latest episode of The Christmas Stocking. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join us on Facebook. **New phone number coming in the fall. Featured music: “It Doesn’t [...]
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27 The Rockettes and the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
By request via TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET, we look at the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes and their history, along with information on this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. More at MyChristmasStocking.net.Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. **New phone number coming in the fall. Featured music: “O Christmas Tree” by The GrooveBarbers from “Happy Holiday – Christmas Favorites” (Rock [...]
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26 Black Friday and Christmas Shopping 2008
As much as we say it’s not happening this year, most of us will end up doing more Christmas shopping than we were planning to. This time, we have some Black Friday tips and general shopping tips. And someone special called. You can, too. **New phone number coming in the fall. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: [...]
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25 Thanksgiving
The holiday season is starting late this year because Thanksgiving is late. Whose fault is that? Find out in the first edition of The Christmas Stocking. More at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. **New phone number coming in the fall. Follow me on Twitter.com/XmasStocking. Background music: “All Poor Men And Humble” by The Eden Symphony [...]
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Christmas to the Rescue! The 2008 Promo
Real fans of Christmas don’t need a great or even good economy because that’s not what Christmas is about. I know I need some Christmas, and hopefully you need some Christmas Stocking. More history, more stories, and more Christmas traditions are coming this year, along with great Christmas music you won’t hear many places. This [...]
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24 Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular
When you need to escape the summer heat, or you just need to feel a little Christmas, pop on the Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular, chock full of extra music, some fun holiday facts and a little holiday advice, too. See more at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. I’m looking for music. If you know [...]
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2007 Christmas Wrap-up
Just a quick thanks and finishing up the season. And another Merry Christmas wish from the voicemail! Feel free to email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. I’m always looking for episode ideas and podsafe Christmas music! Check back for pictures of NYC at Christmas and more at MyChristmasStocking.net. Whenever you need [...]
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23 Miracle on 34th Street
From Christmas ‘07: My family’s favorite holiday movie is the original Miracle on 34th Street. I love Santa Claus. There’s a lot you may not know; you’ll get the info in this episode. Tell us about your miracle at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . NEW PHONE NUMBER: [...]
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22 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
From Christmas ‘07: The most famous ghost story is also one of the most famous Christmas stories, and we look at the story behind the story. Tell us your Christmas story at MyChristmasStocking.net, email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” by Frank McConnell (from “Christmas Guitar [...]
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21 Christmas in South America
From Christmas ‘07: Too cold for you? Then travel to South America with the Christmas Stocking to see how they celebrate there. Then let us know how you celebrate at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by The Mambo [...]
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20 The Nutcracker
From Christmas ‘07: A ballet that is almost synonymous with Christmas, the Nutcracker was not a favorite of Mr. Tchaikovsky, although it grew on him. You’ll find out more and hear some music from The Nutcracker Suite in this episode. Comment at MyChristmasStocking.net, email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Thanks, Melissa, [...]
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19 Santa’s Letter to Suzy Clemens
From Christmas ‘07: A change of pace this episode. Suzy Clemens, the daughter of Mark Twain, received at least one letter from Santa Claus. Can you imagine? That would be so cool! We will look over her shoulder and read it. Let me know what you think of this special [...]
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18 Christmas in Africa
From Christmas ‘07: So many countries, so little time…but we try to cover as many as we can. Africa sounds like a great place to spend Christmas. How do you celebrate? Tell us at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . Background music: “Angels We Have Heard on High” by [...]
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17 Victorian Christmas
From Christmas ‘07: A lot of what we know as Christmas came from the Victorian era, and some earlier traditions that we enjoy today were revived in the Victorian era. Tell us your favorite traditions at MyChristmasStocking.net. Or email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” by The Columba [...]
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16 Rockefeller Center Tree and The Grinch!
From Christmas ‘07: This year, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City has some 21st century improvements. And there is no improving on the Grinch! Let us know about your Christmas tree, or your Grinch, at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “O Christmas Tree” by Jenny Crook [...]
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15 Christmas Shopping 2007
From Christmas ‘07: Black Friday is here again, and we look at what the shopping season will be like this year, along with the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, celebrating their 100th anniversary. Go to MyChristmasStocking.net to comment. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “Skating” by Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra (from “Carol Of The [...]
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14 Parades
From Thanksgiving ‘07. All-new for 2007! It’s not Thanksgiving without parades, and this year we will look at a bunch of the parades that usher in the Christmas season. Let us know what you think at MyChristmasStocking.net. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “A Christmas Prelude” by US Air Force Band [...]
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Another Season of The Christmas Stocking is Coming! This is the Promo
When you’re in the mood for Christmas, pop on an episode of The Christmas Stocking. You’ll hear about Christmas history, celebrations around the world, maybe a story or two, and some great music. What would you like to hear on your Christmas podcast? Please, let me know at MyChristmasStocking.NET! Or you can [...]
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12 Christmas Stocking Summer Music Explosion!
From August 2007. Just as the heat becomes old and tired in much of the country and intolerable in others, the Christmas Stocking comes through with a music-filled episode, along with a few tidbits on how some of the summertime Christmas celebrations go down around the equator and below. MyChristmasStocking.net. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. [...]
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11 Three Kings Day
From Christmas ‘06: Our look at the happiest time of year comes to an end with Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. Listen to find out ways many people finish out the Christmas season. And please keep your subscription open for future projects. Thanks for all the downloads, and make sure you come [...]
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10 Santa Claus and the Christmas Stocking
From Christmas ‘06: Santa is coming soon, and one of his Christmas elves, Norman, spills some secrets about him! Plus, a great barbershop version of “Jingle Bells.” MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: Birth to the Savior by Rejoice (from GarageBand.com) “Jingle Bells” (mp3) by Chris Goddard from “An Acoustic Christmas with Chris Goddard” Milomix Productions [...]
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9 Christmas Shopping
From Christmas ‘06: Plenty of music this time. And perhaps the craziest part of the Christmas season is the shopping. How long have we been doing it and how much of it will we be doing it are questions answered on the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET . Background music: “Carol of the Bells” [...]
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8 A Middle Ages Christmas
From Christmas ‘06: How was a Middle Ages Christmas different? For one thing, no one got an iPod. Find out how they celebrated way back when on this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “What Child is This” by Stephen Bashaw. I found it at [...]
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7 Christmas in Asia
From Christmas ‘06: All kinds of people celebrate Christmas all over the world! We travel around Asia in this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “Oh Holy Night” by Chris Goddard (from “An Acoustic Christmas with Chris Goddard”)Milomix Productions Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Napster Featured songs: “Christmas Stocking [...]
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6 The Holly and the Ivy
From Christmas ‘06: Sure, holly and ivy are pretty, but what do they mean? We look at that and mistletoe and poinsettias, too, in this edition of the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “Pat-a-Pan” by the St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir (from Columbia, South Carolina, music from GarageBand.com) “Silent Night” [...]
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5 The Feast of the Nativity (Early Christmas)
From Christmas ‘06: Christmas has not always been a shopping fest. When did people start celebrating the birth of Christ in December (or so)? Why this time of year? Find out in the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music: “The First Noel” by Linda Gentille from “A Gentille Christmas” SnailWorx Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy [...]
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4 O Rockefeller Christmas Tree
From Christmas ‘06: A really big tree, and the one the world thinks of when they think of America’s Christmas Tree. How long have they been putting up a tree? The answer, and a really great Christmas original on the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “O Christmas Tree” by [...]
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3 O, Christmas Tree
From Christmas ‘06: The centerpiece of holiday decorating is the Christmas tree. Why do we bring a tree inside the house and put pretty baubles on it? Where did that tradition come from? We’ll answer those questions and more on the Christmas Stocking. Comment at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background music includes: “Deck [...]
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2 Black Friday
From Christmas ‘06: The most anticipated shopping day of the year for many shoppers, the most dreaded for others, and for retail employees: Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. What’s up with such a forboding name for such a fun day? We’ll get into that and more on the Christmas Stocking. What [...]
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1 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
From Christmas ‘06: Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade really sets the tone. Find out where Thanksgiving Day Parades started and relive the history of the big one–Macy’s in New York. Also enjoy some great holiday music! Comment at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Background [...]
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Your Christmas Stocking is Here! This is the Promo
From Christmas ‘06: The Christmas Stocking is a podcast celebrating the season, with traditions, food, stories and of course music. If you’re looking for something a little different to get you in the holiday spirit, look in your Christmas Stocking! What would you like to hear? Christmas jokes? Pop music? Christmas [...]
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