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.

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #30 08/09/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #30 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #29 07/24/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #29 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #28 07/11/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #28 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #27 06/28/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #27 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #26 06/21/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #26 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #25 06/12/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #25 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #24 06/06/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #24 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #23 05/24/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #23 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #22 05/22/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #22 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #21 05/09/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #21 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #20 bonus 04/23/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #20 bonus 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #19 bonus 04/14/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #19 bonus 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #18 03/31/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #18 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #17 03/13/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #17 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #16 02/22/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #16 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #15 02/08/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #15 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #14 01/11/2020

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #14 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #13 12/28/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #13 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #12 12/21/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #12 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

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #11 12/15/2019

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Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #10 Bonus 12/12/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #10 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 #9 12/07/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #9 In this episode, Rikki chats with a cookie queen. Heather Caplan runs "Sugar & Sunshine" an online, home baking business. Her cookies are in high demand because they look as good as they taste. From kitchen etiquette & cleanliness, to the final product... beautiful, delicious cookies... Rikki & Heather have all kinds of baking, decorating, even shipping tips for your holiday treats. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12315680

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #8 12/01/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #8 This episode is all about Regifting & Gift Hacks. In the crazy shopping frenzy, it's easy to leave someone off the gift list. Or you need a quick gift when an unexpected guest shows up at your holiday door. And trying to stick to a budget? Forget about it, right? Rikki and her guest, Heather Kelly from The "Money Making Sense" Podcast, drop a lot of tips and tricks essential for this gift-giving season. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12231452

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #7 11/23/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #7 It's "Christmas In The Kitchen." Heather Smith & Rikki Meece talk about those favorite holiday dishes that span generations on the family table, favorite tools these ladies can't do without when preparing special seasonal recipes, & plan-ahead tips to save time in the kitchen. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12145301

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #6 11/16/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #6 Part 2 of our 2-part series on Christmas Books. Margaret Brennan Neville of of the King's English book store in SLC, UT joins Rikki for a chat on some of the season's best holiday reads... particularly those for kids, ways to start family traditions centered around holiday books, and even gift ideas with a personal touch to accompany great reads you give this season. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/12057359

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #5 11/09/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #5 The Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast hosted by Rikki Meece and Mary Richards. On this episode, Carrie Mercer of the Christmas Book Review podcast joins Rikki for a chat on some of the season's best holiday reads... good for kids and adults, multiple genres for the season, Oprah's holiday book list, even where to find the best deals on a variety of titles. From news and decorating, recipes and gifts, crafts to history and song... the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast will cover it all. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/11968004

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #4 10/07/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #4 The Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast hosted by Rikki Meece and Mary Richards. On this episode, Rikki speaks with Benjamin Bradley about one her favorite topics, Vintage Christmas, from collectibles to historical Germany and online shopping tips. Plus, Christmas News this month involves some Christmas crime, and a new Elf dessert. From decorating and traditions, recipes and gifts, crafts and keepsakes, to history and song... the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast will cover it all. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/11544761

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #3 09/14/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #3 The Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas podcast hosted by Rikki Meece and Mary Richards. On this episode, Rikki chats with Brian Earl of the Christmas Past Podcast on trendy Christmas swaps. In Christmas News – new flavors for the season, and two new Christmas movies coming to theaters. We share the spirit of the season all year long and with an "all-things Christmas" program. Interviews, reviews, discussions. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/11246957

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #2 08/06/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #2 On this episode, Rikki chats with the founder of Songfacts.com, Carl Wiser, about how summer is such a "hot time" for Christmas music, and they talk about best sellers plus over-rated and under-rated Christmas songs. In Christmas News - a new stage musical "It's a Wonderful Life," and decorating divorce drama. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/10789055

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #1 07/18/2019

Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas #1 Interviews and reviews covering July Christmas shopping specials and Hallmark holiday movie specials. /episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/10566020

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