Todd and Amy talk about one of Amy's favorite Christmas songs of all: "Go Tell It on the Mountain." But can it be a favorite when Amy can only remember the first two lines of the song? And is "Go Tell It on the Mountain" a good title for Todd's proposed Hallmark Christmas movie about lesbians falling in love at a ski resort? And is this the most William E. Studwell has ever liked a song in the history of this podcast? (It might be.) With music by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and Smokey Robinson!

Good news, Amy fans! This is an Amy-heavy episode, as she reflects on playing podcasts for her coworkers, swearing in front of people who visit the church, and not enjoying the dulcet tones of children singing. Todd, meanwhile, reads a very cantankerous entry from William E. Studwell on "Away in a Manger," the day's carol, and then the two play an incredibly dispiriting round of the Spotify game, in which men, once again, shove women aside. With music by Palast Orchester and Mahalia Jackson!

Todd and Amy talk about John Lennon and Yoko Ono's classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." But did you know Jimmy Buffett covered the song? And Celine Dion? And... a lot of other people, too? Also: Amy reflects on all the times this song has helped her through tumultuous periods in America's political life, while Todd attempts to explain his love for the Polyphonic Spree (poorly). Also: What are you reading? And the Spotify game! With music by the Beatles and Snowden!

Todd and Amy discuss "White Christmas," one of the most popular songs ever recorded, though possibly not as popular as "Candle in the Wind '97." (Just kidding. It's totally more popular than that song!) Along the way, they discuss the horrible elements of the movie that gave birth to this song, play a very dispiriting round of the Spotify game, and attempt to summarize what they've learned about -- again -- one of the most popular songs ever recorded. With music by Elizabeth Mitchell and The Candy Store!

Todd and Amy talk "What Child Is This," which is not as old as you think it is, though its melody ("Greensleeves") is ancient. However, Todd would take issue with William E. Studwell's claim that it's one of the most beloved melodies in all of the western canon. Also: Amy doesn't like marriage, but Todd does, and a long-teased cliffhanger finally pays off. Also, we ask the most pressing question of all -- just... uh... what child is this? With music by The Gothard Sisters and Fisher!

Todd and Amy get together to talk "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Todd extols the virtues of being snowbound. Amy extols the virtues of not having to have anybody else around you. Then Todd discovers that Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne are his favorite people to ever have lived and shares some memories of what he thought romance must be like when he was a fifth grader. Amy is mostly along for the ride in this one. With music by Martin Sexton and the Eddie Higgins Trio!

Todd and Amy tackle one of the hottest debates of the season: In "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," is Mommy kissing the real Santa or her husband DRESSED as Santa? The answer, at first, seems obvious. But then Todd and Amy start asking the real questions and disappear down a labyrinth of terrifying possibilities. At least they got what sounds like a super sweet screenplay idea out of the whole thing! With music by Dan Marshall and The Three Suns!

Todd and Amy get together to talk the quietly mournful "Twas in the Moon of Wintertime," also known as "The Huron Carol," which is likely the first Christmas carol ever written in North America. (A French missionary wrote it for the Huron tribe, as we'll learn in this very episode!) They'll talk about why Todd knows this song, why Amy's not all that familiar with the moon, and how the 1600s were 400 years ago. With music by Dolly Parton and Exultate Chamber Singers!

Todd and Amy head over to Merry Olde England for a discussion of "The Holly and the Ivy" that's mostly wasted by Todd perpetually wondering why he thinks this song is a religious allegory, when, like, it's right there in the lyrics, dude. They'll also discuss what Amy is getting everybody for Christmas, what Todd is getting his wife for Christmas, and the 1952 British film The Holly and the Ivy. Plus, the Spotify Game! With music by Sonny James and Petula Clark!

Amy and Todd take on another American carol and another song William E. Studwell adores when they tackle "O Little Town of Bethlehem." You'll hear stories about Todd's days as a boy soprano, thrill as Amy plays The Spotify Game, then get all worked up about how the English keep trying to steal this wonderful song from America. Plus, there's a surprising amount of discussion about Jewel. With music by The Hollyridge Strings and Andre Previn!