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The Christmas Stocking

A short audio show celebrating the happiest time of year all year long

Ranked #1

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126 “The Fairy Christmas” by Etheldred B. Barry

126 “The Fairy Christmas” by Etheldred B. Barry

A bedtime story with an important message for all of us. The phone number is (323) 487-12-25. Call and tell me what Chri... Read more

22 Dec 2016

Ranked #2

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136 “Home Alone”

136 “Home Alone”

Some things you probably didn’t know about a holiday favorite. Thank you for the gifts to the Christmas Stocking at MyCh... Read more

18 Dec 2017

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112 Nutcrackers

112 Nutcrackers

You know the ballet. Do you know the history of the nutcrackers and how they became so popular at Christmas? It wasn’t j... Read more

14 Dec 2015

Ranked #4

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122 “Elf” the Movie

122 “Elf” the Movie

Eddie Lee on Facebook suggested I talk about “Elf.” Here we go! Plus a call from Terry in New York about what Christmas ... Read more

8 Dec 2016

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98 Dickens Christmas

98 Dickens Christmas

Charles Dickens is one of the individuals who’s made the biggest impact on how we celebrate Christmas. Call the Christma... Read more

4 Dec 2014

Ranked #6

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99 O Holy Night

99 O Holy Night

You know the beautiful song, but do you know its story? It’s a good one. Join the Christmas Stocking social scene at Goo... Read more

7 Dec 2014

Ranked #7

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109 Scary Ghost Stories

109 Scary Ghost Stories

Is that song onto something? Turns out ghost stories at Christmas is a thing, or was a thing (mostly).  Keep up on Twitt... Read more

3 Dec 2015

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114 Christmas Oranges

114 Christmas Oranges

Where did the tradition of getting an orange in the Christmas stocking start? With St. Nicholas, of course! Find everyth... Read more

21 Dec 2015

Ranked #9

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111 Christmas Toys 1970-1979

111 Christmas Toys 1970-1979

A lot of great toys were invented in the 1970s and put under the tree; too many to mention! But I cover some of the bigg... Read more

10 Dec 2015

Ranked #10

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124 Silent Night

124 Silent Night

You may have heard the story of the origin of “Silent Night,” but I may have some info you didn’t know about. Find out a... Read more

16 Dec 2016

Ranked #11

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113 I Heard the Christmas Bells

113 I Heard the Christmas Bells

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” comes from an intensely personal poem by America’s poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow... Read more

17 Dec 2015

Ranked #12

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134 Christmas Toys 1990-1999

134 Christmas Toys 1990-1999

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 lo... Read more

11 Dec 2017

Ranked #13

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133 The First Noel

133 The First Noel

It’s a great story, beautifully told in this old, old carol. How old? Not sure. Thank you for giving to the Christmas St... Read more

7 Dec 2017

Ranked #14

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102 Winter Solstice

102 Winter Solstice

It’s no coincidence that we celebrate Christmas around winter solstice time. At least that’s the theory. We’re talkin’ s... Read more

17 Dec 2014

Ranked #15

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108 Christmas Trees: Real vs. Artificial

108 Christmas Trees: Real vs. Artificial

Whether real or artificial, Christmas trees are a symbol of the season. Which is better for you? Come to MyChristmasStoc... Read more

30 Nov 2015

Ranked #16

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101 Christmas Toys 1960-1969

101 Christmas Toys 1960-1969

Unless you were born before 1950 or so, at least some of your favorite toys were probably introduced in the 1960s (if no... Read more

13 Dec 2014

Ranked #17

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121 Happy Vs. Merry Christmas

121 Happy Vs. Merry Christmas

Do you say “Happy Christmas” or “Merry Christmas”? Either way, you’re right. Find out how the expressions developed.  Pl... Read more

5 Dec 2016

Ranked #18

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110 The Legend of the Christmas Rose

110 The Legend of the Christmas Rose

Suggested by Joe on Facebook! There’s a song about it. And a sweet story. The flower, the legend, the poem, the carol, i... Read more

7 Dec 2015

Ranked #19

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123 Christmas Toys 1980-1989

123 Christmas Toys 1980-1989

We continue on our march through toy time. Did you love any of these toys? Let me know on Twitter (@XmasStocking),on Fac... Read more

12 Dec 2016

Ranked #20

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131 The Yule Cat

131 The Yule Cat

Sounds cuddly, right? He’s not. He’s from Iceland. Some of their Christmas legends are stone cold scary. Call (323) 487-... Read more

30 Nov 2017

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