The Annotated Christmas Song Book

David Belke

An entertaining and enlightening dive into the songs of Christmas and the stories that surround them. A new episode released every day from November 28 to Christmas day featuring an original performance of a Christmas song introduced by a fascinating annotation to add to your enjoyment.

  1. 12/25/2021

    Episode 28 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Wishing You a Silent Night

    The final episode of the daily podcast contemplates "Silent Night" and the author shares a personal memory of a very special silent night of his own, after which the company joins in the singing of the world's favorite Christmas carol.   Best wishes from all the company to all our listeners for this holiday season.

    Episode 28 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Wishing You a Silent Night

  2. 12/24/2021

    Episode 27 Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella A Visit to a French Christmas Eve

    Episode 27 of the daily podcast spends Christmas Eve at a French home to take in their elegant traditions practiced on the night before Christmas. While there we take in an original performance of the holiday folk song "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella".

    Episode 27 Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella A Visit to a French Christmas Eve

  3. 12/23/2021

    Episode 26 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Miss Hooligan and the Pantomime Dame

    Episode 26 of the daily podcast takes in the world of the Christmas panto, a long enduring and well loved British comic tradition designed to entertain the whole family. And keeping in a comedic vein an original sing along performance of the Music Hall favorite "Miss Hooligan's Christmas Cake" is served up to the brave at heart.

  4. 12/22/2021

    Episode 25 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Christmas and the Plucky Independent Young Woman in Search Of Romance

    Episode 25 of the daily podcast takes a glance at the world of Hallmark Christmas romance movies which is followed by an original song about strangers discovering attraction at a Christmas party: "Holiday With You"

    Episode 25 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Christmas and the Plucky Independent Young Woman in Search Of Romance

  5. 12/21/2021

    Episode 24 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Rise Up Shepherd

    Episode 24 of the daily podcast turns its attention to Christmas Pageants and takes a kid's eye view of which roles are the best. This is followed by an original performance of "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow" for all those children dressed in bathrobes with towels tied around their heads.

  6. 12/20/2021

    Episode 23 The Annotated Christmas Song Book What's an Auld Lang Syne?

    Episode 23 of the daily podcast deciphers some obscure phrases found in Christmas songs before unravelling the meaning of "Auld Lang Syne" and explaining why it's sung at New Year's Eve. An original performance of the song follows.

    Episode 23 The Annotated Christmas Song Book What's an Auld Lang Syne?

  7. 12/19/2021

    Episode 22 The Annotated Christmas Song Book The Destiny of William Chatterton Dix

    Episode 22 of the daily podcast finds destinies in names. This was the case with song writer William Chatterton Dix whose name led him to greatness. “What Child is This” is the featured song. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Episode 22 The Annotated Christmas Song Book The Destiny of William Chatterton Dix

  8. 12/18/2021

    Episode 21 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Gabriel's Message and the Angel Of Nuremburg

    Episode 21 of the daily podcast turns its attention to angels by telling the legend behind the iconic Angel of Nuremburg and follows it with an original performance of "Gabriel's Message" which retells the story of the angelic message given to Mary.  Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    Episode 21 The Annotated Christmas Song Book Gabriel's Message and the Angel Of Nuremburg
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An entertaining and enlightening dive into the songs of Christmas and the stories that surround them. A new episode released every day from November 28 to Christmas day featuring an original performance of a Christmas song introduced by a fascinating annotation to add to your enjoyment.

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