This episode I'm doing things a little differently, I'm going back to my roots - India; both of my grandmothers were born in India, during the british Colonial invasion and I wondered what Christmas was like in India during the colonial days.

Hope you guys enjoy!

As always you can find me on X, formerly known as twitter on KristmasTalks, thats K R I S T M A S Talks and also I am now on BlueSky, which is kringletalksxmas.bsky.social. You can also find me on the Christmas Podcast network - where you can all the best Christmas Podcasts from around the world... and me!

https://www.youtube.com/@KringlesAdventures

This season I am discussing Christmas UK adverts and for the first episode in this list I am delighted to welcome back to the show, The Godfather of Christmas Podcasts, from Christmas Past, Brian Earl.

In this episode we spoke about the 2013 John Lewis advert, The Bear and The Hare, what we thought about it, the significance of it and compared to American adverts, take a listen and enjoy

You can find Brian and all Christmas Past related media on his website - https://christmaspastpodcast.com/ - where you can also find a link to his book - "Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions"

He also has a new book releasing in 2025, keep an eye on his website for more details.

Links to his social media can be found here also - https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links/

Check out my YouTube Channel - 

http://www.youtube.com/@KringlesAdventures

Be sure to check out - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ the best in Christmas podcasting from around the world - and me!

Also my X account, formerly known as Twitter - @KristmasTalks

I am now also on BlueSky - @kringletalksxmas.bsky.social

Until next time, take care, bye bye

Happy Halloween all, 

I hope it's not too much of a terrifying one for you; here's a little story which shows the links between Hallooween and Christmas, as written by Nathaniel Parry 

https://medium.com/@natparry/the-little-known-link-between-halloween-and-christmas-72569efdd577

Take a read and enjoy

I'll be back at some point with some more upbeat Christmas stories.... or maybe I won't, depends on just how far Halloween has taken me!

Check out my YouTube Channel - 

http://www.youtube.com/@KringlesAdventures

Be sure to check out - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ the best in Christmas podcasting from around the world - and me!

Also my X account, formerly known as Twitter - @KristmasTalks

Until next time, take care, bye bye

Hi guys, welcome to Season 4 of Kringle Talks Kristmas

This season is going to be slightly different as I allude to in this episode.

I have had a very stressful 2024 unfortunately so apologies for not getting an episode out any sooner.

As I allude to in this episode I have a new travel YouTube channel called Kringles Adventures - http://www.youtube.com/@KringlesAdventures

Be sure to check out - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ the best in Christmas podcasting from around the world - and me!

Also my X account, formerly known as Twitter - @KristmasTalks

Until next time, take care, bye bye

This final episode of the season is my way of saying thanks and having a little recap of what's occurred this year! 

I did forget to mention one episode from the list but I've put so many out this week alone, forgive a guy for forgetting!

To you all who have joined me on this journey this year! - Thank you! I can't wait to see you all in 2024 with more fun UK Christmas stories and special guests!

Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalk 

And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000

Until next year, take care, bye bye... and Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

This bonus episode I am joined my 3 year old daughter for a very special episode to celebrate the big day! We recorded this episode a few days before the big day so some of the questions are in relation to the build up to the day.

I want to take this time to thank you all for joining me on this journey this season, I can't thank you all enough :)

I look forward to seeing you all for season 4 in 2024!! 

As always you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks

You can also follow me on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000

Until 2024, take care, bye bye!

As we wrap up the season, this penultimate episode focuses on Space, and specifically Christmas Space, and specifically even more, the first song ever to be played in space, Jingle Bells, in 1965!

Join me and find out more!

Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks 

And on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and Me!

Until tomorrow, take care, bye bye!

In our Christmas Eve Eve Eve episode, I take a look at the Christmas Dinner, where did it originate from and I give you a little inside tour of my own Christmas Dinner!

Join me on this flavourful journey!

Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks

And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000

Until next time, take care, bye bye!

As we bring the season to a near close, I wanted to explore some of the best UK authors and their Christmas stories from Charles Dickens to Dr. Seuss and more! 

We look at some of the best loved Christmas stories in this short episode, I hope you enjoy!

As always follow me on X, formerly known at Twitter @KristmasTalks 

And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000

Until next time, take care, bye bye!

This short, but sweet episode takes focus on Christmas UK songs and asks the question, are they truly depressing? and if so, why?

And how do they stack up with our American cousins usual jolly melodies!

As always, follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @ KristmasTalks

Also on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000

Until next time, take care, bye bye!