The Christmas Stocking
Lee Cameron
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 The Christmas Stocking Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Christmas Stocking episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Christmas Stocking for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Christmas Stocking episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
141 O Come, All Ye Faithful and more
The Christmas Stocking
12/22/18 • -1 min
The story of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” is a bit fuzzy. We’ll see if we can focus it a little. Just a little. Plus bonus songs you’ll love! I do. Email me at TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Call (323) 487-12-25. Follow the Christmas Stocking on Facebook and Twitter @XmasStocking. Thanks to the generous souls who have given to the show at MyChristmasStocking.net/Contribute. Find videos and all the episodes at MyChristmasStocking.net.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured songs:
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” by Meagan Taylor and Jason Coleman from “A Tennessee Christmas” (from Noisetrade)
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” by Charleene Closshey
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
See the video on YouTube (she’s amazing)
“Joy Whispered” by Rändi Fay
Buy on iTunes
See the lyric video on YouTube
Background music:
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” by Chris Friesen from “I Heard the Bells” (from Noisetrade)
“Adeste Fidelis” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”
Get the album from Frank
More information:
Learn more about “O Come, All Ye Faithful” from Wikipedia.
Hear more carols and their origins at Carols.MyChristmasStocking.net
It’s the 200th anniversary of the first performance of “Silent Night” and I talk about it and play it here.
140 Christmas Lights
The Christmas Stocking
12/12/18 • -1 min
It’s not Christmas without Christmas lights. Well, at least these days. How did the electric ones develop and get popular? We’ll talk about that and more. Every episode is at MyChristmasStocking.net, along with a lot more, including video and some pictures. Email: TopElf at MyChristmasStocking.NET. Call (323) 487-12-25. Find the Christmas Stocking on Twitter @XmasStocking and Facebook. Thanks to everyone who’s given to the show at MyChristmasStocking.net/Contribute.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured song:
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” by the Gothard Sisters from the album “Falling Snow”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“Goodbye Charles” by Over the Rhine from “Even The Snow Turns Blue: An Over the Rhine Christmas Compilation” (from Noisetrade) and “Snow Angels”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“The French Carol” by the Gothard Sisters from the album “Falling Snow”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
More information:
Learn more details from The Smithsonian Magazine.
Hear more episodes about Christmas trees of all types at Trees.MyChristmasStocking.net
138 The Three Wise Men
The Christmas Stocking
01/03/18 • -1 min
Thanks to a suggestion Vivian made on Facebook, we learn a bit about the Three Wise Men, Three Kings, Three Magi–all the same people and all more characters than verifiable real people. Call (323) 487-12-25 any time and share whatever you’d like. Get in on next season or summer early, or just say hi. Email [email protected]. I so appreciate the gifts to the Christmas Stocking. MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. They make a huge difference. Besides Facebook, find the Christmas Stocking on Twitter (@XmasStocking) and on Pinterest.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“We Three Kings” by Found Wandering from the album “Christmas in Country Village”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Found Wandering’s Christmas videos are also available.
Background music:
“Wish Background” by Kevin McLeod (from Incompetech)
“We Three Kings” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Auld Lang Syne” by Dexter Britain from “Xmas 2012” (from the Free Music Archive)
More information:
Actually, Wikipedia has a lot of good information about the Magi.
The Washington Post article by Diana Butler Bass headlined, “Why Jesus’ first Christmas gifts were truly shocking.”
The Christmas Stocking talked about the traditions of Three Kings Day at Epiphany.MyChristmasStocking.net
Find all of the post-Christmas episodes, some or all of which you may have missed, at PostChristmas.MyChristmasStocking.net
134 Christmas Toys 1990-1999
The Christmas Stocking
12/11/17 • -1 min
If you grew up in the ’90s, or had kids who grew up in the ’90s, you will remember these classics. Let me know if you loved any of these on Facebook, or on Twitter (@XmasStocking), or Pinterest. Make a phone call to the Christmas Stocking! (323) 487-12-25. Tell me what Christmas is to you. Or write (or send an audio file) to [email protected]. Thanks for the gifts to the Christmas Stocking at MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute!
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“An Elf Named Moe” by Carl Stuck
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Find out more about the art contest at AnElfNamedMoe.com
Background music:
“Decking the Halls in 1966” by Juan Oskar from “Christmas is for Grownups Too” (I found it on Mevio.com)
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“El Noche De Silencio” byBrian Bunker Christmas
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Deck the Halls” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”
Get the album from Frank
More information:
Learn more about the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from GrnRngr.com.
Wikipedia will tell you about Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo, Tamagotchi, Furby, and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Learn more about Pokémon from Bulbapedia on Bulbagarden.
Hear episodes about toys from all of the other decades of the 20th century, and find other episodes where I talk about toys, at Toys.MyChristmasStocking.net.
130 The Rockefeller Christmas Tree 2017: From PA to NYC
The Christmas Stocking
11/27/17 • -1 min
Learn the story of this year’s Rock Center tree–it’s an interesting one! Thanks to everyone who’s given to the show at MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. If you want to be on the show, call (323) 487-12-25, tell what Christmas is to you, say Merry Christmas to someone you love, or whatever! Join us on Facebook, on Twitter (@XmasStocking), and Pinterest.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” by David and Deidre Casey from the album “Imagine It’s Christmas”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“O Tannenbaum” by Dan Lerch from the album “Badgerland: A Very Badgerland Christmas” (from the Free Music Archive)
“O Holy Night” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“O Christmas Tree” by Mark Bodino from “My Favorite Christmas Guitar Songs All Year Round”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Carol of the Bells” by the California Guitar Trio from the album “A Christmas Album”
Buy their music here
More information:
The Today Show, of course, has some of the story.
CBS New York has the story from 1010 WINS, including an interview with the tree donor.
Newsday’s AM New York has some secrets of the Rockefeller Christmas tree.
To hear all of the episodes that mention the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (I think), go to RockCenter.MyChristmasStocking.net
129 Staying Secure on Black Friday and Beyond
The Christmas Stocking
11/23/17 • -1 min
If you’re looking to get your shop on, make sure you do it wisely. I’m not going to help you choose gifts, but I’ll give you some tips to stay safe in the stores and online. Want more? We’re on Twitter (@XmasStocking), on Facebook, and Pinterest. I appreciate the generous gifts! Go to MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. Call the Christmas Stocking at (323) 487-12-25. Tell what Christmas is to you, say Merry Christmas to someone you love, whatever you like. You might be on the show!
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“Home for Christmas” by Robbie Nova from “Mistletoe–the Christmas EP”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“God Rest You Merry Gentlemen” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”
Get the album from Frank
“Snowmen” by Frank Carter from the album “Deck the Halls”
Get the album from Frank
“Angels We Have Heard on High” by Rhesa Siregar (Songs of Praise)
More information:
A look at Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay from Tom’s Guide.
From Apple: All about Apple Pay. where you can use Apple Pay.
From Android: All about Android Pay, where you can use Android Pay.
From Samsung: All about Samsung Pay.
A look at Samsung Pay from Android Central (with some comparison of that and Android Pay).
Listen to all of the Black Friday episodes of the Christmas Stocking at BlackFriday.MyChristmasStocking.net.
For folks with the holiday blues spend some time with Blues.MyChristmasStocking.net.
128 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2017
The Christmas Stocking
11/20/17 • -1 min
Some facts about Macy’s parade that I haven’t talked about, and what’s happening in 2017. Thanks for giving to the Christmas Stocking! MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. Be on the show! The number is (323) 487-12-25. Call and tell me what Christmas is to you, say Merry Christmas to someone you love, or whatever. You could hear it this season! Find the Christmas Stocking on Facebook, on Twitter (@XmasStocking), and Pinterest.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“Evergreen” by Rändi Fay from the EP “Evergreen”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“Meatball Parade” by Kevin MacLeod (from Incompetech)
“Carpe Diem” by Kevin MacLeod (from Incompetech)
Music byKevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
More information:
NYCVP, am New York, History Channel, and Wikipedia have more on the history of Macy’s parade.
Macy’s and Thrillist will tell you more about the current parade.
Find past parade and Thanksgiving episodes of the Christmas Stocking at Thanksgiving.MyChristmasStocking.net
Hear all about “Miracle on 34th Street” in this episode from 2007: Miracle.MyChristmasStocking.net
127 The Christmas Stocking Summer Music Spectacular Number 11
The Christmas Stocking
08/15/17 • -1 min
Another year we need a bit of escape from the world. That’s what I’m here for–in the summer, at least. The Christmas Stocking is on Twitter (@XmasStocking), on Facebook, and Pinterest. Please join me! Thanks to everyone who has given to the Christmas Stocking! MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. Call (323) 487-12-25 and say Merry Christmas to someone you love, you could hear it this season!
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“Snow” by Sleeping at Last from the album “Yearbook – Collection”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“O Come O Come Emmanuel” by NiTasha Jackson from the collection “Transcending Christmas: A Beautiful Journey from Heaven to Earth” (from Noisetrade)
Click here to get the album
“Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming” by Found Wandering from the album “On a Christmas Night”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Where Angels Don’t Belong” by David and Deidre Casey from the album “Imagine It’s Christmas”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“O Holy Night” by Philip Calder from the collection “Transcending Christmas: A Beautiful Journey from Heaven to Earth” (from Noisetrade)
Click here to get the album
“Angels We Have Heard on High (Glory to God Most High)” by Stephen Miller from the EP “Light Has Broken Through” (from Noisetrade)
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Two Birds” by Katey Laurel from the double album “This is Christmas”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“To Absent Friends This Chri...
126 “The Fairy Christmas” by Etheldred B. Barry
The Christmas Stocking
12/22/16 • -1 min
A bedtime story with an important message for all of us. The phone number is (323) 487-12-25. Call and tell me what Christmas IS to you. Thanks to everyone who has given to the Christmas Stocking! MyChristmasStocking.net/contribute. Get social with the Christmas Stocking on Facebook, on Twitter (@XmasStocking), Google+ and Pinterest.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Al Lewis
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Emmanuel” by Melody and Truth from the album “Merry Christmas”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“O Come All Ye Faithful” by Howard Eddy
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Angels We Have Heard on High” by Frank Carter from the album “Christmas Cheer”
Get the album from Frank
Buy on iTunes
Read along and find other stories in The Night Before Christmas and Other Popular Stories for Children.
114 Christmas Oranges
The Christmas Stocking
12/21/15 • -1 min
Where did the tradition of getting an orange in the Christmas stocking start? With St. Nicholas, of course! Find everything at MyChristmasStocking.net. Call (323) 487-12-25 to wish someone Merry Christmas! Or email TopElf at MyChristmasStocking dot NET. The Christmas Stocking is on Twitter (@XmasStocking), on Facebook, and Google+.
Click here to download the show to your device.
Featured music:
“Everywhere I Go” by Joshua and Heather from “Merry Christmas – EP” (from Noisetrade)
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
Background music:
“Shakespeare’s Carol” by The Manor House String Quartet from “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Other Carols”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Sans Day Carol” by The Manor House String Quartet from “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Other Carols”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
“Angels We Have Heard on High” by Moat Jumper from “Christmas at the Renaissance Fair”
Buy on iTunes
Buy on Amazon
More information:
Why’d You Eat That has a pretty good history.
Dave’s Garden has some theories.
Smithsonian.com will tell you about
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does The Christmas Stocking have?
The Christmas Stocking currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does The Christmas Stocking cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Kids & Family, Holiday, Music, Christmas and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Christmas Stocking?
The episode title '140 Christmas Lights' is the most popular.
How often are episodes of The Christmas Stocking released?
Episodes of The Christmas Stocking are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of The Christmas Stocking?
The first episode of The Christmas Stocking was released on Aug 13, 2014.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ