Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

The Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast shares the spirit of the season all year long, an "all-things Christmas" podcast.

SBMX Christmas Nostalgia Part 1 10/25/2020

SBMX Christmas Nostalgia Part 1 Christmas can be quite nostalgic for so many of us. The traditions, songs, aromas or ornaments can trigger memories and feelings. Documentarian and broadcast engineer Jeff Carter joins Rikki Meece to talk about the power of nostalgia. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16533080

SBMX Christmas for Seniors 10/14/2020

SBMX Christmas for Seniors What do you give someone who has collected a lifetime of gifts? If you have aging friends and relatives in your life and on your gift list this year, have a listen for some expert insights and tips in this episode of "Christmas For Seniors," with Alan Ormsby of AARP. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16403054

SBMX Legend of Santa Animated Movie 10/09/2020

SBMX Legend of Santa Animated Movie This is a short and sweet bonus episode with guest Andrew de Burgh, Indie Film Maker. "The Legend of Santa" is going to be a new holiday flick coming out for all of the holiday movie fans! /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16332131

SBMX Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues: Facebook Fun 09/27/2020

SBMX Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues: Facebook Fun We are all about Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues here on the podcast. It’s a special series to help get ready for the holidays and get a special boost during this time. In this episode, Rikki talks to Drew Flowers, about Facebook Holiday Fun, and those groups where people can connect over their love of Christmas, and get some cheer. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16169180

SBMX Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues: Facebook Fun 09/27/2020

SBMX Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues 1 09/15/2020

SBMX Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues 1 We’re all wondering “What will Christmas 20-20 bring?” But Christmas isn’t cancelled! And here at Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe, we want to help by offering you ideas and inspiration for this upcoming season with our new series “Christmas Cures for the Covid Blues.” In this first episode of this special series, Rikki and J-J of Christmas Music News talk about what’s new, what are our old favorites, and what better way to get ready for the holidays than with a boost from Christmas music. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16021322

Save Santa's Reindeer 09/01/2020

Save Santa's Reindeer Santa's reindeer are in trouble! With new Covid mandates, Leavenworth Reindeer Farm in WA is in danger. The daughter of the owners speaks to Rikki about caring for the animals, Christmas on the reindeer farm, and our favorite reindeer next to Rudolph - Moonshine. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15843497

SBMX Save Santa's Reindeer 08/30/2020

SBMX Save Santa's Reindeer Santa's reindeer are in trouble! With new Covid mandates, Leavenworth Reindeer Farm in WA is in danger The daughter of the owners speaks to Rikki about caring for the animals, Christmas on the reindeer farm, and our favorite reindeer next to Rudolph -- Moonshine. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15805259

SBMX Flying High with Backcountry Santas 08/22/2020

SBMX Flying High with Backcountry Santas Rikki chats with Michael Wardle, the pilot coordinator of BackCountrySanta.org, about their volunteer efforts to bring supplies and Covid-19 relief to the Navajo Nation. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15714755

SBMX Christmas Botanicals 08/09/2020

SBMX Christmas Botanicals While it's still summer, we're looking ahead to Christmas plants that may be in the ground this very minute being grown & prepared for the upcoming season. Vikram Baliga of the Plant-thropology Podcast joins us to talk about Christmas Botanicals. And here's a disclaimer... Rikki takes no pride in admitting the fact that she knows nothing about plantlife. That's why she's called in a professional. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15537026

SBMX Rankin Bass 07/24/2020

SBMX Rankin Bass Hear all about the Island of Misfit Toys, Frosty the Snowman and more! In this episode, Rikki speaks with Rick Goldschimdt, the expert on Rankin Bass. This American production company is known for its seasonal television specials, particularly its work in stop motion animation. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15340913

SBMX The History of Hallmark 07/11/2020

SBMX The History of Hallmark The Hallmark brand is famous for greeting cards, keepsake ornaments, movies and programs and so much more. Holidays would not be the same without it! This episode features a conversation with Samantha Bradbeer, company archivist and historian for Hallmark. She takes us through the long history of this incredible company. And it starts more than 110 years ago. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/15166064

SBMX Christmas in July 06/28/2020

SBMX Christmas in July We are celebrating our one year anniversary! It was in July 2019 we got this labor of love off the ground, and talked about Christmas in July. This episode includes a conversation with Jeff Westorver about Christmas in July 2020. He runs MyMerryChristmas.com. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14991806

SBMX The Santa Box 06/21/2020

SBMX The Santa Box On this episode, we learn all about “The Santa Box” – a new film made in Utah by Spanky Dustin Ward. It’s about a girl who thinks she’s cursed by Christmas, and what happens next when she moves to a neighborhood that goes all out for the holiday. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14902871

SBMX A History of Santa Claus 06/12/2020

SBMX A History of Santa Claus His history goes back through the ages…and he has several names and depictions…and it isn’t Christmas without him. Our vintage Christmas contributor Benjamin Bradley is back this episode to discuss Santa Claus! /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14805125

SBMX Santa Hears You 06/06/2020

SBMX Santa Hears You What about children with hearing issues…and how they interact with Santa? Or when a child asks, "Santa, do you visit daddies in prison?" We have so much to talk about in this episode we call, Santa Hears you. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14718983

SBMX Christmas Luminaries 05/24/2020

SBMX Christmas Luminaries Many will struggle at Christmastime due to the loss of a loved one. Grief can dampen the merriest of spirits, making the holidays more difficult for loved ones. In this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast, we’re talking about how you can remember and honor your loved one who has passed, through a special evening of luminaries and cocoa. And, we also hear some tips from Mrs Claus for families staying home still because of the pandemic. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14546711

SBMX Ancestral Christmas Tree 05/22/2020

SBMX Ancestral Christmas Tree The family tree comes to life for the holidays with an Ancestral Tree donned with vintage photos, lights & the spirit of relatives, family history & memories long past. In this episode, we’re honoring our genealogy with an ancestral Christmas tree w/creator Craig McManus as he shares his 3-generation ancestral tree & tips of creating your own, plus insights of healing at times of grief in the holiday season. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14521211

SBMX Moms & Mrs Claus 05/09/2020

SBMX Moms & Mrs Claus Enjoy some laughs, warm feelings as SBMX honors Moms & the Matriarch of the North Pole, Mrs. Claus. Ep #21 begins with a compilation of holiday memories from listeners/contributors sharing Christmas moments made special by their Moms. Then Mrs. Claus joins Rikki Meece for some inspiring advice of helping others during these often difficult Corona times. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14352011

SBMX Yuletide TV 04/23/2020

SBMX Yuletide TV A bonus SBMX episode where Rikki invites other Christmas podcasters to share their holiday insights and love of the season. This time, it's Chris from the Yuletide TV podcast! /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/14117051

SBMX Christmas Clatter 04/14/2020

SBMX Christmas Clatter A bonus epsiode of the podcast, where Rikki invites other Christmas podcasters to share their holiday insights and love of the season. This time, it's Todd from the Christmas Clatter podcast! /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/13976555

SBMX General Electric 03/31/2020

SBMX General Electric Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a bit of history to learn how General Electric lit up the trees, including the National Christmas Tree. Broadcast engineer Jeff Carter joins Rikki Meece with his wealth of knowledge on GE Christmas history. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/13778750

SBMX Vintage Creches and Nativities 03/13/2020

SBMX Vintage Creches and Nativities This episode is all about vintage Christmas. Rikki speaks with Benjamin Bradley, a passionate antique and vintage Christmas collector, about crèches and nativities. He gives some historical background on how these traditional pieces became a standard in many homes for the Christmas season. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/13531046

SBMX Mistletoe Romance 02/22/2020

SBMX Mistletoe Romance Mistletoe is in our name, and it’s the month of love, so let’s talk about kissing! This episode shares a love story where mistletoe helped seal the deal. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/13258910

SBMX Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 02/08/2020

SBMX Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer He's the fearless leader of Santa's sleigh, a champion of misfits, and has the brightness nose in the Christmas night sky. He's the one & only Rudolph. Generations around the world have grown up reading about him, watching his story on TV, singing his praises, and collecting all his vintage & modern merchandise. In this episode, Rikki chats again with Carl Wiser of song-facts-dot-com about the history behind the song, the story of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/13070576

SBMX Christmas Sleighs 01/11/2020

SBMX Christmas Sleighs Guys, this is your version of a Christmas car show, old school style. And ladies, the romance of a holiday sleigh ride comes to life in this episode. Rikki has a fascinating discussion with Russ Wimmer. a modern-day restorer of those old sleighs from days gone by. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12699671

SBMX Christmas Leftovers and Dishes 12/28/2019

SBMX Christmas Leftovers and Dishes Wrapping up the Christmas season leftovers to ringing in the festive foods of 2020. Tips on what leftovers to freeze, which to toss & those that can be re-made into delish dishes. Plus, party hacks for hostesses when gathering friends for the big countdown, Heather Smith joins Rikki Meece to help you out. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12549497

SBMX A Conversation with Santa Claus 12/21/2019

SBMX A Conversation with Santa Claus It's a conversation with Santa Claus! He's super busy, but took the time to accept a phone call from Rikki. Trust me, you don't want to miss this special Q&A where Kris Kringle answers letters to kids, talks photo op tips for parents, his never-before-known middle name, and the d/l on the reindeer. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12491453

SBMX Pet Lovers Christmas 12/15/2019

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SBMX Christmas Pets bonus 12/12/2019

SBMX Christmas Pets bonus Thinking about giving a pet as a Christmas gift this holiday season? Listen to great suggestions and tips of what will work best for you, the giver, and the one receiving the pet, & for the animal itself. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12379802

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast

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