The Christmas Stocking

You may be surprised at how many of your childhood favorites, and maybe your children’s favorites, first showed up in the 1950’s. Don’t forget episode 79, which covers the first half of the 20th century.  You’ll find all the episodes at  MyChristmasStocking.net.  Join the parties on Twitter (@XmasStocking),  Google+, and Facebook. Email TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Thanks to everyone who […]

Dave in Texas wanted to hear about the Christmas Pickle. It’s actually real! Sort of. Let me know what to talk about on Facebook, Twitter (@XmasStocking) and Google+. Or email your suggestions to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. All the episodes are at  MyChristmasStocking.net. Thanks to Dave in Arizona for your gift to the show! Go to […]

Find out about a couple of your favorite carols, plus a modern take on them. Are you curious about any carols? Email TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Lots more holiday music and more at MyChristmasStocking.net. Also find the Christmas Stocking on  Google+, Facebook, and Twitter (@XmasStocking). Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “Hark! […]

How festive does it get on the bottom of the world? Find out in this episode. The Christmas Stocking is on Twitter (@XmasStocking) Google+, and Facebook. Email TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Share your childhood Christmas memory at MyChristmasStocking.net, click “Call Me.” It’s easy and free! Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” by IKOS David Clifton & […]

An undercover elf who keeps an eye on the kids for Santa? Can it be true? Hey! I know an elf! I’ll get the scoop. Share your childhood Christmas memory at MyChristmasStocking.net, click “Call Me.” You can also find the Christmas Stocking on  Facebook, Twitter (@XmasStocking) and Google+. Email us TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Thanks to Emma in the UK for your generous […]

It’s a big shopping day, not the biggest, but one of them. When did the stores start calling it “Black Friday?” Join the family at Google+, Facebook and Twitter (@XmasStocking). Email us TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. The home site is MyChristmasStocking.net, where you’ll find all of the episodes and how you can get on the show. And thanks to Nancy in Nebraska and […]

President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving, and it’s been going ever since.  Find out what’s happening in the Christmas Stocking on Twitter (@XmasStocking), Google+, and Facebook. The Email is TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. All the episodes and info on how to get on the show are at MyChristmasStocking.net. Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “Christmas Crush” […]

It’ll take a little while this year because Thanksgiving is late, but the Christmas season is coming! This year, a new way for you to be on the show! It still involves going to MyChristmasStocking.net and clicking “Call Me.” Now, at select times throughout the season, I’ll be on the other end, answering. We can hang out […]

Yay! It’s here! I timed this to arrive at the precise point you’re sick of summer. No? Too late? Sorry. Too early? Well, you can wait a bit; I’ll still be here. And I’ll be on  Google+, where we’ll hang out at least once or twice before Christmas, on Facebook and on Twitter (@XmasStocking).  Email TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Tell […]

A wee bit late, but coming, the Christmas Stocking will steam some spirit into your summer. Do you celebrate Christmas in the summer? Let everyone know at MyChristmasStocking.NET and click Call Me. You can also email your answer, and music and show ideas to TopElf at MyChristmasStocking dot NET, or tweet me at Twitter.com/XmasStocking. And join our Facebook  and Google+ communities! Click here to download the […]

It was another great year, and as always you were the reason. So how do I thank you? With the sloppiest thank you yet. When you need some Christmas, MyChristmasStocking.net will be there. I’m thinking I’m going to rotate some old episodes onto the front page, so keep checking back. Also join us on Facebook, Twitter.com/XmasStocking and Google+. And you can [...]

I share with you the story of the Three Kings as told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Find all the episodes on MyChristmasStocking.net. Make sure you’re following Twitter.com/XmasStocking, you have us on your Facebook News Feed, and the Christmas Stocking is on your Google+  home page. Thank you to everyone who’s given to the Christmas Stocking at Contribute.MyChristmasStocking.net. Click here to download the show […]

Like his song, Rudolph’s introduction to TV was the product of relationships and proximity. Join us on Facebook, get lots of Christmas info on Twitter.com/XmasStocking, and check us on Google+. Everything Christmas Stocking is on MyChristmasStocking.net. Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “Christmas Waltz” by Tom Grant and Rebecca Kilgore from “Winter Warm” (Nu-Wrinkle Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store […]

The Philippines celebrate Christmas like no other people. Learn some of the traditions.  All the show notes are at MyChristmasStocking.net. Follow the Christmas Stocking on Twitter.com/XmasStocking, Like us on Facebook, and circle us on Google+. Thank you Dave in Kansas for your generous gift. Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “Oh Holy Night” by Hangad from […]

A lot of the toys we loved when we were kids have been around a long time. We go back in time to look at some of the biggest. Get all the episodes and more on MyChristmasStocking.net. Lots going on at Facebook, Twitter.com/XmasStocking, and Google+. Click here to download the show to your device. Featured music: “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies” […]