Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly
12/01/22 • 5 min
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‘Tis the season of good cheer and you, dear listeners, are our reason to be merry! Once Upon a Times’ traditional hedgehog holiday has almost begun—but before the festivities commence, Mr. Redge has invited the Folktale Forest’s Society of Bards and Balladeers to give you a glimpse into the magic of Jolly Holly Day. So, with narrative expressions of joy and great glee they present the poem, ’Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly.
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode was inspired by “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” to describe a holiday tradition from our imaginative land of Once Upon a Time. It demonstrates another important form of storytelling: the narrative poem. Poetry is a form of self-expression and it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.
Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/twas-a-night-most-jolly-holly/
Listen to our Jolly Holly Hedgehog Holiday BONUS episode: https://jonincharacter.com/jolly-holly-hedgehog/
Our special guest voice actors originally performed their characters in these episodes:
- Eric O’Keeffe as Sherlock Nettlesbee: https://jonincharacter.com/mary-had-a-little-yes-and/
- Erika Ludwig as Isabella, the book-loving bear: https://jonincharacter.com/pura-belpre/
- Sabrina Glow as Alice in Slumberland: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/
- Chanel Tsang as Serena the caring capybara: https://jonincharacter.com/big-bads-big-feelings/
- Melissa Victor as Rapunzel the STEM Princess: https://jonincharacter.com/rapunzel/
Dorktales Storytime Podcast website:
https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/
CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written written by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to our special guest voice actors Eric O’Keeffe, Erica Ludwig, Sabrina Glow, Chanel Tsang, and Melissa Victor. All other characters were performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.
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- DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime
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- Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music
Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!
‘Tis the season of good cheer and you, dear listeners, are our reason to be merry! Once Upon a Times’ traditional hedgehog holiday has almost begun—but before the festivities commence, Mr. Redge has invited the Folktale Forest’s Society of Bards and Balladeers to give you a glimpse into the magic of Jolly Holly Day. So, with narrative expressions of joy and great glee they present the poem, ’Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly.
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode was inspired by “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” to describe a holiday tradition from our imaginative land of Once Upon a Time. It demonstrates another important form of storytelling: the narrative poem. Poetry is a form of self-expression and it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.
Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/twas-a-night-most-jolly-holly/
Listen to our Jolly Holly Hedgehog Holiday BONUS episode: https://jonincharacter.com/jolly-holly-hedgehog/
Our special guest voice actors originally performed their characters in these episodes:
- Eric O’Keeffe as Sherlock Nettlesbee: https://jonincharacter.com/mary-had-a-little-yes-and/
- Erika Ludwig as Isabella, the book-loving bear: https://jonincharacter.com/pura-belpre/
- Sabrina Glow as Alice in Slumberland: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/
- Chanel Tsang as Serena the caring capybara: https://jonincharacter.com/big-bads-big-feelings/
- Melissa Victor as Rapunzel the STEM Princess: https://jonincharacter.com/rapunzel/
Dorktales Storytime Podcast website:
https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/
CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written written by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to our special guest voice actors Eric O’Keeffe, Erica Ludwig, Sabrina Glow, Chanel Tsang, and Melissa Victor. All other characters were performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.
REACH OUT!
- Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out.
- Send us an email: [email protected]
- DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime
- Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card
- One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales
- Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music
Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!
Previous Episode
Lucille Bishop Smith, Hidden Hero of History
A taste of kitchen creativity and a recipe for success! Lucille Bishop Smith was a Black American culinary entrepreneur, educator, inventor and corporate founder. Her “Lucille’s All Purpose Hot Roll Mix” revolutionized home cooking. 21 different recipes could be made from its base, adding a dash of time-saving convenience to meal-making! She used her success to give back, uplifting her community and teaching others the secret ingredients needed to navigate the domestic service industry.
Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/lucille-bishop-smith/
See images of Lucille Bishop Smith and some of her culinary inventions on the Prairie View A&M University website: https://www.pvamu.edu/tiphc/exhibits/biscuits-and-business/
Lucille’s Restaurant by Lucille Bishop Smith’s great-grandchildren: https://www.lucilleshouston.com/index.html
CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.
Check out our podfriends, By Kids For Kids Story Time: https://www.bykidsforkids.co/ Every story is performed by a cast of kids from around the world–from the USA to China, Iceland to Australia. They share myths, folktales, fairy tales, and original, homegrown stories brimming with magic, monsters, and mayhem.
REACH OUT!
- Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out.
- Send us an email: [email protected]
- DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime
- Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card
- One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales
- Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music
Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!
Next Episode
A Winter's Tail
“Poppycock, nonsense and hedge-hogwash!” declares Mr. Redge when he learns winter is responsible for all the cold white stuff making his wallaby friend’s toes and tail freeze. Before emotions heat up to a high degree, the magical weather pixie known as Jack Frost pops in to share what’s so cool about the chilly season. Can he ultimately prove to the Folktale Forest’s creatures that there’s no business like snow business?
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This story was inspired by the tale of Jack Frost, a personification of frost, ice, snow, sleet, and winter. The story points out the many reasons to enjoy winter—from special activities indoors and out—and how you can appreciate the gifts that each season brings.
Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/a-winters-tail/
Dorktales Storytime Podcast website:
https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/
SPECIAL THANKS: Our chill Jack Frost is performed by Kyle Elliot, a professional voice over talent: https://www.kyleelliot.com
CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson and edited by Molly Murphy. Special thanks to Kyle Elliot for voicing the character, Jack Frost. All other characters performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.
Check out our podfriends, By Kids For Kids Story Time: https://www.bykidsforkids.co/ Every story is performed by a cast of kids from around the world–from the USA to China, Iceland to Australia. They share myths, folktales, fairy tales, and original, homegrown stories brimming with magic, monsters, and mayhem.
REACH OUT!
- Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out.
- Send us an email: [email protected]
- DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime
- Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card
- One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales
- Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music
Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!
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