Closer to Christmas

Today is December 6th, 2023, so there is only 19 days left until Christmas! Today Mary from Mary's Merry Christmas Podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit her podcast page at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-merry-christmas-podcast/id1636560770 Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Today is December 5th, 2023, so there is only 20 days left until Christmas! Today Mary and Rikki from The Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast count down with us. Make sure to visit their podcast page at https://open.spotify.com/show/4IvsfwnL1EFFuLPwH9462I Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon⁠⁠⁠

Today is December 4th, 2023, so there is only 21 days left until Christmas! Today Matt from North Pole Radio counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/ Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon⁠⁠⁠

Today is December 3rd, 2023, so there is only 22 days left until Christmas! Today Sean from The Christmas Podcasts Podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Today is December 2nd, 2023, so there is only 23 days left until Christmas! Today Tammy from Callisters Christmas counts down with us. Make sure to visit their store https://callisterschristmas.com/ ⁠Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon⁠⁠

Today is December 1st, 2023, so there is only 24 days left until Christmas! Today Tahnee from The Christmas Prepper podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit her podcast page at https://lnk.bio/akAL Happy Holidays!

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

 If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-eighth episode of Closer to Christmas, I am covering an album I purchased last year called, Louis Wishes You a Cool Yule. Today is the anniversary of my grandfather's passing, and we always had a connection with him and Louis Armstrong, so I am covering the album, and then I mention the upcoming Closer To Christmas Audio Advent Calendar for 2023!  If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Starting November 30th, join me, and TONS of great people from our Christmas community, as we all share memories, and talk christmas, and countdown the days until Christmas! It's an audio advent calendar! Each day a different surprise for your ears! Listen in, and check out the visual component to the calendar on my instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/closertoxmas/

On the twenty-seventh episode of Closer to Christmas, I am celebrating Christmas Podcast Day with my version of a Christmas Carol, and I am covering all the information and reviewing another Funko Games holiday offering. Disney Mickey's Christmas Carol game!  If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: ⁠A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-sixth episode of Closer to Christmas, I try to bring a little bit of the spooky holiday, into my Christmas podcast. I read a Christmas poem, written in the style of Edgar Allan Poe. If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. If you would prefer to watch this on YouTube, you can watch it here:

https://youtu.be/HlnwxoQ_6j4?si=PazgEB-Yje7EsaL1

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-fifth episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk all about the new holiday/christmas games that Funko games will be releasing for the 2023 holiday season!  If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. If you would prefer to watch this on YouTube, you can watch it here:

https://youtu.be/HlnwxoQ_6j4?si=PazgEB-Yje7EsaL1

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-fourth episode of Closer to Christmas, I want to check out the video features on Spotify, so I’m taking you on a walk through tour of the 2 Christmas shops located on Disney world property, from our recent trip to Florida! If you stay until the end, I also treat you to the entire Christmas scene from the Carousel of Progress attraction located in the magic Kingdom park as well. If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. If you would prefer to watch this on YouTube, you can watch it here:

https://youtu.be/HlnwxoQ_6j4?si=PazgEB-Yje7EsaL1

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-third episode of Closer to Christmas, I celebrate Christmas in July for 2023. I talk about my trip to Hallmark, to look at the ornament releases for this year, and what I picked up. I also talk about a small Christmas in July party I visited in Wildwood NJ, as well as talk about the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released this month. If you want to see the coloring book, and pick one up for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-second episode of Closer to Christmas, I am reviewing a card game called: Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman. Its a fast paced hand slapping card game. We are also halfway through the year, so I talk about some of the christmas things you can watch this weekend. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twenty-first episode of Closer to Christmas, I go through the 2023 Hallmark Dreambook, and give you my picks, and honorable mentions. You can follow along if you have the catalog, or browse the catalog online to see the pics I mention. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twentieth episode of Closer to Christmas, I record what is quite possibly my most favorite episode. It turned out perfect, so hopefully nothing went wrong. ;) Don't be a FOOL this April 1st! Alright, ill confess, it's April Fools day, so here is my lame attempt at a joke! Enjoy!   You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the nineteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked ChatGPT to give me some St. Patrick's/Christmas content. I asked for 2 stories, and 1 song. Sit back, relax, and let the AI take over!    You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the eighteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked the question, "When you or your kids were little, did you ever ask for a present from Santa that wasn't a real item? If so, how did Santa Handle it?" I go over my Christmas wish I had as a child, and talk about my sons. Then I cover some that some folks from the Christmas Podcast Network sent in as well.   You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the seventeenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk a little about my Christmas 2022, and the main topic is talking about Christmas traditions I did as a kid, and currently do. I also go over some Christmas traditions that were sent in by listeners!  You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the ninth episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk about how I love special holiday limited edition products........but also wonder, have you ever wanted to SMELL like the holidays? Well, on this episode, I am reviewing the holiday scented offerings from the Duke Cannon supply co. Join me as I discuss the 6 holiday scented soaps that I recently picked up, and plan on smelling like, well into the New Year! Buckle up, this is most likely the oddest holiday item reviewed on a podcast!   Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode.  You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with Duke Cannon soaps, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the eighth episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the Funko Games, card game, Making Christmas. Does this Nightmare Before Christmas themed card game have what it takes to become a Christmas game classic? Listen in, as I go over my thoughts on the gameplay, and how my experience was playing it. I also cover the rules, and how to play.  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas 

You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com 

Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. 

And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon