2016 Audio Advent Calendar, presented by Life Lab Notes

After a fun and successful run with the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar, Life Lab Notes goes year-round! In this inaugural episode, we listen in on a conversation between 2016 and 2017. It's sketch comedy with a little something important to say.

Let's talk about Boxing Day, "Give Back Box," and our plans for next year. (It's right around the corner!)

"Peace" Written by Silvie Zamora, from interviews of children.

Behind the scenes at NORAD on their busiest night of the year.

This is the personal story of a five-year-old Jewish girl who shares her Chanukah on Christmas. Written by Judy Goldstein; performed by Denny Siegel.

A very patient dad (Abel Arias) reads a bedtime story to his daughter (Silvie Zamora), who teaches him a thing or two.

Denny Siegel and Robyn Roth bring you a hysterical look at the family origin of the Wiccan sisters, Rhonda and Frieda.

At the end of another successful year, an elf gets to thinking about rest and relaxation. Written by Robyn Roth; performed by Keith Ferguson.

This personal story is written in soft, glowing light, with the faint sounds of laughter, voices, and the quiet of Christmas Eve night. Written by Gale Brennan Jackson; performed by Jenny Flack.

A young volunteer discovers how to make a difference in the lives of some troubled teens, and in her own life, too.