A Cozy Christmas Podcast

Hello everyone! Today's episode was intended for Halloween, then it was intended for Christmas Podcast Day, then it was intended for yesterday... But it's here now, so better late than never, right?! In today's episode I talk about another delicious recipe I tried - Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins. I highly recommend! Then for our story I read the odd but charming story "Little Roger's Night in the Church" by Susan Coolidge. What happens when a young boy gets accidently locked in a church on Christmas Eve? Some very strange things like talking owls, fairies, and more! 

Here's a better recipe that I found, called Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: https://sweetkitchencravings.com/recipes/pumpkin-cinnamon-streusel-muffins/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 This Week's Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins

07:52 Story Introduction

11:21 Story: Little Roger's Night in the Church

32:47 Thoughts on the Story

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In today's episode, I share another fun recipe suitable for fall, talk a little bit about the Cozy Christmas Book Club, then I read Robert McCormick's article that was written for Charles Dickens' magazine Household Words in December of 1850. Dickens himself probably wrote the introduction and conclusion of the article, but McCormick reflects on his experiences of celebrating Christmas in Anarctica during a naval exploration he was involved with. It's a fascinating look at how people can find Christmas cheer no matter where they may find themselves! 

Christmas Podcast Network Ornament Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform 

Timestamps:

00:00 Pumpkin Pie Tacos

02:45 Cozy Christmas Book Club

04:46 Special Announcement: Kringle Krew Ornament!

08:25 Story introduction: Robert McCormick and arctic explorers

10:49 Christmas in the Frozen Regions by Robert McCormick and Charles Dickens

25:29 Concluding Thoughts

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Happy October everyone! In today's episode I share how I am getting ready for the fall weather - it mostly involves apple crisp! I'd love to hear from you and some of your favorite recipes to make during the fall and Christmas season!

I hope your plans for fall come together better than the main character in today's story by O. Henry. In "The Cop and the Anthem", we follow Soapy, a homeless man living in New York City, who has an interesting plan on how to hunker down for the winter... 

There's also a special opportunity from the Christmas Podcast Network to purchase a Christmas ornament, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity! 

Apple Crisp Recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-crisp/

Christmas Podcast Network Ornament Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

Timestamps:

00:00 Fall Plans, Recipes, and More

05:27 A Special Announcement

09:07 Story Introduction

11:51 The Cop and the Anthem

27:11 Concluding Thoughts

Ways to support the show:

Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375

Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas 

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Contact Me:

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Let's face it - sometimes, Christmas can be hard. But does that mean we have to lose the joy of Christmas forever?

My guest today is Alexandra Walker - and she has just written a fantastic book called "Reclaiming Christmas" in which she explores her story of how Christmas was a difficult time for her, and the steps she took to reclaim the joy of Christmas. Healing is possible, and I think that her book can be a help to many who might find the season of Christmas difficult. I admit that abuse recovery is not a "cozy" topic, but we do focus more on the recovery aspect and steps you can take towards recovery, especially in connection with the Christmas season. It's not all serious conversations though - we do also take time to talk about some of our favorite things about the Christmas season, including whether or not Brussel Sprouts should be a part of Christmas dinner... 

Alexandra and I invite you to sit back and relax, and enjoy this cozy conversation that brought tears of joy to my eyes! 

I'm excited to introduce you to my new friend Alexandra. Just so you know, I am not being paid to say these things - I think Alexandra has a genuine good product here, and I am personally benefiting from what I read in her book and from the discussion we had. Here are some links to her website and book, and you will find a full list of what she offers, including free gifts, 1:1 packages, group programmes and on-demand courses. The list is grouped into different categories - Sing After The Storm, Wellbeing Toolbox, Christmas, and Entrepreneurship. Enjoy browsing!

Website: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/offerings 

Buy her book Reclaiming Christmas: https://www.damselnotindistress.co.uk/books 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:25 Introducing Alexandra and her work, background

08:36 Three Reasons Why Christmas Can Be Challenging

13:25 How to Reclaim Christmas

30:00ish Cozy Christmas conversation: favorite songs, movies, traditions etc.

Ways to support the show:

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Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas 

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Contact Me:

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youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ

email: [email protected]  

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Happy September! Now that the Ber months are upon, the holiday games are afoot... 

Join me today as I read Sherlock Holmes' one and only Christmas story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. I'll also share some thoughts about Holmes and the story, give some podcast updates, and more! 

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Happy Leon Day! (A day late - sorry about that...) 

Today I share a couple of Christmas book recommendations, and read you a cozy Christmas story called Christmas in the Alley by Olive Thorne Miller. Ann is a poor old washer woman with a heart of gold. Her husband is curmudgeon who just wants his tea and pipe. Like many people during the early 1900s they are living in extreme poverty. In spite of that, Ann often helps those in need. On Christmas Eve, she realizes that she has no money to help her and her family celebrate the day. Will there be a Christmas miracle? Probably... but what Ann does with the Christmas miracle really makes this story shine. 

Books Mentioned:

The Christmas Train by David Balducci

Death of a Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis

Find out more about the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Mann_Miller 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:35 Cozy Book Corner: The Christmas Train by David Balducci

06:35 Death of Christmas Caterer by Lee Hollis, 

09:16 Introducing the story - author bio

12:41 Christmas in the Alley - A Christmas Story by Olive Thorne Miller

29:18 Thoughts on the Story and Conclusion

Ways to support the show:

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Happy June everyone! In today's episode I share a few quick life updates on why I've been gone so long, and then we get right into the Christmas goodness. In today's episode I explore a little bit of my Norwegian heritage by talking about some of my favorite Christmas coffee, some treats and cookies you might get at a Norwegian Christmas Party, and then we settle down by the Christmas fire and I read a Christmas Story called "Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway" by Peter Christen Asbjornsen. So make sure to grab some Julekaker and coffee, and settle in for a fun episode of A Cozy Christmas Podcast! 

Time Stamps

00:00 Quick update

01:32 All about coffee

05:55 Christmas in Norway 

08:00 Round the Yule Log - Christmas in Norway by Peter Christen Asbjornsen

38:05 Concluding Thoughts

Articles Quoted and recipes:

lifeinnorway.net https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coffee-culture-in-norway/ 

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/?s=christmas

Some Christmas Coffee ideas: https://freshaprilflours.com/gingerbread-coffee-creamer/ 

Coffee cookies  http://www.bakersbrigade.com/recipe/chewy-chocolate-espresso-cookies/

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In today's episode I read a shorter short story by humorist Robert Benchley entitled "Christmas Afternoon (Done in the Manner, if not the Spirit, of Dickens)". It's a funny little vignette describing a chaotic Christmas Afternoon in the style of Charles Dickens. I hope you enjoy the story today!

Cozy Christmas Bookclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035399187415872 

What kind of traditions do you have for Christmas Afternoons? Let me know! 

Ways to support the show:

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Welcome to the start of Season 5! Today I kick off the new season by reading Christmas traditions and memories from one of my listeners who lives in Australia. I really enjoyed what Shelly sent me, so I thought this would be a great thing to share with all of you. She talks about her families traditions, Christmas foods, how they maintain the spirit of Christmas even though the sun is scorching the themometer, and more. 

There's also a few updates I share, including the news that our Cozy Christmas Book Club is currently voting on our first read of the year. Head over to The Cozy Christmas Book Club on facebook and vote now! 

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Merry Christmas! This is my Christmas episode, out a few days late I know - but Christmas is a season, not just a day, right? 

Today I wrap up season 4 and Christmas 2023 with the kindness guru himself - Robert Peterpaul, host of the Art of Kindness Podcast, returns to talk about Christmas, the importance of showing kindness (love over fear for the win!) - and we digress into one of the most interesting conversations I've ever had about A Christmas Carol. And if that wasn't enough for you, it's a good thing this episode is supersized! We also gush about our amazing spouses, our fur babies, and more. Then I end the episode by reading a selection from A Christmas Carol.

This has been a great year for the podcast, but it's also been a long one. So I'll be taking a few extra weeks off from the podcast to rest, travel, and spend time with family. I'll see you again in late January as we'll begin Season 5! 

Until then, let's remember to honor Christmas in our hearts, and try to keep it all the year. 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and My Christmas Reflections

07:19 Interview with Robert Peterpaul

18:15 A Definition of Kindness

20:53 Discussion on A Christmas Carol, Kindness, and more

33:27 We Reflect on 2023, Fur Babies, and More

46:25 Kindness Tips

55:57 Christmas Plans: Food, Family, and ... Jolabokaflod?

01:02:32 Conversation Wrap Up

01:06:13 Finale: Excerpt from A Christmas Carol

Art of Kindness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofkindnesspod/?hl=en 

Art of Kindness Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-art-of-kindness-with-robert-peterpaul (I'd recommend his recent interview from Nov. 20th with James Monroe Iglehart - fantastic conversation!) 

Ways to support the show:

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