A Cup Of Cheer: A Seasonal Holiday Podcast
By DeeJ
Hi All,
Welcome to A Cup Of Cheer. Here you will find a Christmas Variety Show with many things to offer, movie reviews, recipes, stories, interviews, activities all related to the Christmas season. This is a Family show. So everyone can enjoy. We encourage you to listen to this while you’re at home baking. Or driving to see family or friends and even during the hustle and bustle of being in town during this busy time of year.
A Cup Of Cheer: A Seasonal Holiday PodcastDec 22, 2019
Episode 14- Mistletoe & Eggnog!
Mistletoe is a plant that grows on range of trees including willow, apple and oak trees. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. It is supposed to possess mystical powers which bring good luck to the household and wards off evil spirits. It was also used as a sign of love and friendship in Norse mythology and that's where the custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from.
When the first Christians came to Western Europe, some tried to ban the use of Mistletoe as a decoration in Churches, but many still continued to use it! York Minster Church in the UK used to hold a special Mistletoe Service in the winter, where wrong doers in the city of York could come and be pardoned.
The custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from England. The original custom was that a berry was picked from the sprig of Mistletoe before the person could be kissed and when all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing!
The name mistletoe comes from two Anglo Saxon words 'Mistel' (which means dung) and 'tan' (which means) twig or stick! So you could translate Mistletoe as 'poo on a stick'!!! Not exactly romantic is it!
Mistletoe was also hung on the old English decoration the Kissing Bough.
Episode 13 - The Ugly Christmas Sweater!
Episode 12 - Christmas Memories!
Christmas Memories!
Episode - 11 : Snow, Ice, Christmas, Why?
Episode 8 - North Pole DuBois (Letters To Santa Claus)
Episode 10: Secret Santa, The History Of.
Episode - 9 : Elf On A Shelf!
Episode 7 - Lights, Ornaments, Tree Toppers, Oh My !
The ‘modern’ Christmas tree tradition is thought to have originated in 16th century Germany, where small evergreen trees were decorated with the likes of candles, apples, nuts, and berries as “Paradise trees” in church plays. Over time, devout Christians integrated these decorated trees into their homes during the holiday season. The tradition, which became a Christian ritual, began to spread across Europe.
Christmas lights have come a long way since their inception in the 17th century. ... The tradition of lighting the tree with small candles dates back to the 17th century and originated in Germany before spreading to Eastern Europe. The small candles were attached to the tree branches with pins or melted wax.
The history of the angel tree topper goes back to the Victorian era in the mid-1800s, when Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert were credited with bringing the first Christmas tree to Windsor Castle − decorating the tree with angels, tinsels, silver wire ornaments, candles, and small beads
Episode 6 : Santa The Coca Cola Rock Star
They'll Go Down in History !
Episode 5 - The Christmas Pickle
Episode 4 - Christmas As We Know It !
We discuss crazy christmas Facts ! enjoy!
Episode 3 : Christmas Around The World!
how exactly is our favorite holiday celebrated all around the world ?
Episode 2: The Advent Calendar
Episode 1: Christmas Candy!
Trailer #2 radio spot !
Have A Cup Of Cheer (Trailer)
Hello all and welcome in!
We are about to have a HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS cause, well ... it’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow but. Have a cup of cheer!
This show is going to be hopefully your
Go to place during the holiday season. With recipes. Movie talk. Events. Interviews with special guests, stories music and everything that everyone enjoys during this time of year. I’ve spent my whole life with an undying love for This season and this year I am hoping to deck the halls in true Christmas fashion by spreading the joy to your ears. Starting on Thanksgiving Day and moving through Christmas Day you can hear episodes on any podcast platform for free! That’s Spotify, google podcasts, Apple podcasts, Facebook. YouTube, anchor, etc. we will be running morning and night episodes.
We’ve been working hard to put this show together. And we have lots of fun stuff lined up. So stay tuned for more. Find us on Facebook. A cup of cheer podcast and share this with your family and friends this is a family show and will operate as such. Thanks for listening. and we’re looking forward to being a part of YOUR holiday hustle and bustle ! Cheers!