Is it possible to make the Christmas spirit go viral…offline? That’s the hope and simple mission of something called The Kringle Project. Here’s how it works: Take an ornament, add a tag to it that includes the hashtag #KRINGLEPROJECT, and then hang it somewhere unexpected out in the great wide world. The hope is that […]
For all the variety that is Christmas music sometimes what you need, much like Christmas itself, is to strip away all the fluff and return to the heart. Rob Stroh’s new album Christmas Presence is an album of piano instrumentals easy on the ears and a blessing to the heart. Contemplative, heartfelt, dripping with spirit […]
Dear Ernest (answering on behalf of Elf Quinton, Santa’s Sleigh Master), Does Santa’s sleigh have any turbo charged rocket boosters? Jeremiah Tennessee, USA Nope. Santa flies completely by reindeer power. Thanks to a lot of really creative movies out there some people now have a different view of how Santa gets around in his sleigh. […]
Listen to this song before you read anything more about the artist. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://mmc-220a5.kxcdn.com/music14/waitingforxmas.mp3″] Ready to be blown away? Performing this song is 12-year-old Maya Rae of Canada. Maya has enjoyed singing and music since birth. Her musical interests range from jazz, folk, soul, to blues and pop. Some of her musical influences include artists […]
The legend of Santa Claus, the image of Father Christmas, and the basis for most legendary Christmas gift bringers of old world Europe all has their genesis in the real-world figure of Saint Nicholas. His story as a benevolent religious figure and giver of gifts has led to a centuries old reputation that has influenced […]
Dear Ernest, Do elves ever pee themselves? Kirsty Ireland Well. That’s a delicate question. When I first saw this question I thought someone was kidding, maybe pulling my leg. But I see it is from you, Kirsty, and I understand why you are asking it. So I will tell you. First of all, I talked […]
Kenny Chesney is laid back this Christmas, releasing this single titled “Christmas in Blue Chair Bay”. “I was in the mood, especially with the time I’ve been spending in Barbados with my rum, to try and distill how slow and sweet the holidays in the islands are when we can get there,” he explains. “It […]
Last night’s broadcast of the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was supposed to be a televised treat for Mariah Carey fans. The famed diva ruffled feathers by failing to show for rehearsals with the youngsters selected to dance with her on stage and then sent fans searching for ear plugs with a horrible […]
Dear Ernest, When will everyone be told what the Big Building with No Name is all about? Francesca England Dear Francesca, That’s a really good question. I have that question myself. You have to understand that Christmas is a season of secrets. Even at the North Pole. Did you know that most of the time […]
How are we really spending our precious time during this Christmas season? And how do we really celebrate Christmas? When we give…what are we really giving? Those are the questions posed in this video below, silently spoken but beautifully sung in verse. In this Christmas hymn the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sends a lovely message of […]
