Celtic Christmas Greetings

Marc Gunn, The Celtfather

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The stories behind Marc Gunn's Celtic Christmas Greetings

EPISODE 1

What Is Celtic Christmas Music? #1 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Today, I launch what I hope to be a daily podcast of Celtic Christmas music where I share my thoughts about Celtic music and Christmas music. Today, I answer the question, “What is Celtic Christmas music?” While I have my own thoughts on the topic, I'd love yours as well. What is Celtic Christmas to you? Celtic Christmas NotesCeltic Christmas Podcast Irish & Celtic Music Podcast The Celtic Geek The Gothard Sisters Buy my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” from Celtic Christmas Greetings

12 min
EPISODE 2

Christmas Elves vs. Leprechauns #2 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Today, I explore the origins of my “Celtic Christmas Elf” song that was recorded on my latest CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. I've had a fascination of leprechauns since eating Lucky Charms cereal as child. But what happens when they become conscripted in Santa's Workshop. You'll find out the history of both today for this Celtic Christmas Greetings Podcast. Celtic Christmas NotesChristmas Elves Leprechauns Anti-recruiting songs like Arthur McBride Celtic Invasion Vacations in Ireland Rate the Podcast on iTunes “Celtic Christmas Elf” from Celtic Christmas Greetings What are your thoughts on leprechauns and Christmas elves?

11 min
EPISODE 3

Celtic Christmas Traditions #3 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Today, I share some of the great Celtic Christmas traditions you can find in Ireland and Scotland as I share a song, written by Rie Sheridan Rose, that highlights some of these same traditions on my new album Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas NotesIrish Christmas Traditions Irish candle in the window The Wren Boy Processional Decorations with holly and mistletoe How to say Merry Christmas in Irish–Nollaig Shona Duit Scottish Christmas Traditions Burning of Rowan Yule Bread Divination Yule Ale Rate the Podcast on iTunes “Let's Have a Celtic Christmas” from Celtic Christmas Greetings Celtic Christmas Podcast Celtic Christmas Music

8 min
EPISODE 4

Oldest Celtic Christmas Song #4 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

In this episode, I explore the first Celtic Christmas songs that were written. It turns out there's a rich history that supersedes “Christmas in Killarney” by centuries. However, that song that I first heard recorded by Bing Crosby is still a favorite of mine. Celtic Christmas NotesRate the Podcast on iTunes The first Celtic Christmas song is “Wexford Carol” from Wexford, Ireland “Christmas in Killarney” from Celtic Christmas Greetings + Cards Samantha Gillogly has a great Celtic Christmas tradition Pickup her album of Celtic Chamber Music here. She recorded on Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits and The Bridge Celtic Christmas Music Celtic Christmas Podcast Do you have your own Celtic Christmas traditions?

11 min
EPISODE 5

Christmas Markets and Scotland #5 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

In 2009 and 2010,I made a couple great trips to Europe, one to Germany for Christmas and one to Scotland. These sparked a beautiful Christmas love song I wrote for my wife. Celtic Christmas NotesDo you love to travel? Join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacations of Donegal, Ireland Singing in Oban Scotland in a pub Christmas markets in Germany Rate the Podcast on iTunes “Christmas in Scotland” from Celtic Christmas Greetings Nathan Deese on flute Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Greetings Podcast

13 min
EPISODE 6

Was There a Scotsman at the Birth of Jesus Christ? #6 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

What do “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” have in common? In this episode, I answer that question as I talk about satire and songwriting for a song about a Scotsman who comes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Celtic Christmas NotesListen to the “Kilted Christmas” on the Celtic Christmas Podcast Satire Visions of “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” Steve Brownlee of Haggis Rampant The Funny Music Project “The Scottish King of Christmas” from Celtic Christmas Greetings Celtic Christmas Musi

8 min
EPISODE 7

Christmas Songs for Kids #7 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

I loved Christmas song when I was a kid. My daughter is now 4, and I want to educate her not only on some of the great Christmas songs out there, but also some of the great Celtic Christmas songs. But a lot of what makes something “great” is dependent on the child. I'm happy that she enjoys my “Frosty the Irish Snowman” and is singing “Christmas in Killarney”. So today, I share some of my favorite Christmas carols as a kid and as an adult. Celtic Christmas NotesI play “Jingle Bells” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings History of “Jingle Bells” Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast for more great Celtic Christmas music! Hear more my Celtic Christmas Music on my holiday website

9 min
EPISODE 8

Does It Snow in Ireland? Frosty Knows #8 of your Celtic Christmas Greetings

Did you know that Frosty the Snowman was based in a particular city? You'll learn that fact and find out who the celebrity voice is in the TV show. Find out why I made a few adjustments to the song for my own “Frosty the Irish Snowman” for my CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas NotesI play “Frosty the Irish Snowman” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings History of “Frosty” and shillelaghs Does it snow in Ireland? Celtic Invasion Vacations and Galway Samantha Gillogly plays fiddle on “Frosty” Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast for more great Celtic Christmas music! Hear more my Celtic Christmas Music on my holiday website You can find more about my love of Christmas and Celts here.

11 min

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The stories behind Marc Gunn's Celtic Christmas Greetings

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