Wild Interest

Christmas Special


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Join us as we get into the holiday spirit with a special Christmas-themed episode! Frankincense sounds intense... what the heck is myrrh? Learn about the three wise men, also known as the Magi, and the gifts they carried across the desert. Pucker up as we unravel the mysteries of mistletoe, and hear all about Three Kings Day, which comes 12 days after Christmas and is believed to be the day the Magi first saw the baby Jesus. Our special correspondent Rio tells us how he celebrates Christmas in Puerto Rico, and we get to enjoy a special holiday song from musician OK Ivy. All that plus Grandparent Stories, jokes, songs, and a real stumper of a riddle.

To hear the original, longer version of Wild Interest producer Scott Gurian's story about parranda Christmas caroling in Puerto Rico, check out his podcast Far From Home.

Music in this episode included Act II Hygro by Jo Wandrini courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message:  www.wildinterest.com/submissions

0:00 - Episode 10 Intro
1:28 - Three Kings Day
6:29 - Joke Time
7:04 - Call for Submissions
7:31 - The Music of OK Ivy
13:32 - Favorite Sounds
15:03 - Riddle Question
15:24 - Singing a Christmas Round
16:27 - The Meaning of Mistletoe
21:07 - Frankincense and Myrrh
22:27 - Christmas Caroling in Puerto Rico
26:25 - Grandparent Stories
33:56 - Riddle Answer
34:17 - Christmas Reflections
34:58 - Twas the Night Before Christmas
39:38 - Preview of Episode 11 / Call for Reviews
40:18 - Show Credits
40:58 - Bloopers

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