Mrs. Claus Takes a Turn!

Happy October! We are hurtling through the Ber months, and I can't believe that October is already half over. In today's episode I read you another cozy Christmas story. It's called "The Shadow of Christmas Present" by Willis Allen Boyd. In the story our main character just finished reading A Christmas Carol, and seems pretty happy with not being a Scrooge... however, the Ghost of Christmas Present arrives and shows him there is still work to do! Grab a warm blanket and a hot beverage, and let's settle in here by the Christmas fire and enjoy another wonderful story! (A quick note - once or twice I refer to the story as The Shadow of Christmas Past (instead of Present)... sorry for any confusion that might cause. What can I say except my brain had a hiccup and I didn't catch the mistake until I published the episode!) Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c

Happy end of September everyone! In today's episode I talk about a couple of Christmas books I've read recently, and I read you a funny little story by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock. It's called "The Errors of Santa Claus", and I think it might be a story that many of you can relate with. You'll have to forgive my voice in this one sounding a bit stuffy, I've had a bit of a back to school cold. Perhaps I should follow Scrooge's example, and "make a little saucepan of gruel upon the hob!" Books Mentioned: A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril History Matters by David McCullough Timestamps 00:00 It's Fall! 01:30 Cozy Book Corner 12:38 Story: The Errors of Santa Claus 21:25 Concluding Thoughts Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c

Hello and welcome to the Cozy Christmas Podcast! Today's episode is a joint venture with my other podcast, The Bookshelf Odyssey, and I will be interviewing author Kim Harrington. She has a brand new book out just in time for the Christmas season called "A Killer for Christmas". It's described as mashup of a Hallmark movie, a cozy mystery, and murder! In the interview we talk about her writing journey, how she went from avid reader to a writer, and how an off-hand comment made by her husband inspired her to make the transition from YA author to writing for adults! Plus we dig into her favorite Christmas memories, traditions and more! Find Kim Harrington and her books online at: https://kimharringtonbooks.com

We made it to the 'Ber months! In today's episode of a Cozy Christmas Podcast, I'll tell you the story of a saint I learned about who LITERALLY saved Christmas. We'll find out about St. Aphrodisius, and his connection to Christmas, and what lessons we can learn from his life. And then I read you another old, cozy, Christmas story called "The Tell-Tale Tile" by Olive Thorne Miller. Now, don't let the title's allusion to an Edgar Allan Poe story frighten you - this story is definetly a cozy one! It tells the story of old Miss Bennett, who gives out of her poverty to a neighbor. What impact will that have on her, especially as she fears going to the poor house? Well, tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Catch Up 01:40 St. Aphrodisius, the Bishop of Béziers 15:00 Story Introduction 17:46 The Tell-Tale Tile by Olive Thorne Miller 35:39 Thoughts on the story, Dolly Parton, and giving to those in need Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375 Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c

Hello, and Merry Christmas everyone! So it's been awhile... but I'm so glad to be back, bringing you all the cozy Christmas vibes and classic stories of our favorite holiday season. In today's episode, I take a few minutes to share some family updates and tell you how our last Christmas went. Then, I offer a couple of book recommendations in the Cozy Christmas Book Corner before we settle in by the Christmas fire for a lovely old story called Christmas Under the Snow, by Olive Thorne Miller. Today's tale is a classic story about a pioneer family on the prairie who find themselves snowed into their lonely log cabin just days before Christmas. With their father stranded in the village while gathering supplies, food running low, and winter's grip tightening around them, the family faces an uncertain holiday. Yet even in the harshest conditions, Christmas has a way of bringing hope, warmth, and unexpected blessings. So grab a warm drink, settle into your favorite chair, and join me for this heartwarming Christmas tale! Books Recommended: Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine by Liz Ireland Around the Yule Log by Willis Boyd Allen O Deadly Night by Vicki Delany Timestamps 00:00 Around the Yule Log 03:55 Life and Family updates, Christmas 2025 10:13 Cozy Christmas Book Corner Recommendations 16:23 Christmas Under the Snow by Olive Thorne Miller 34:23 Story Reflections