Episode

2022 Holiday Spectacular!
Description
Another year comes to a close here at SYSK, which means our annual Holiday Spectacular is at hand. So light a fire, pour up a comforting beverage and gather the family for some good cheer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Christmas storytelling and reflect on their experiences from previous years.
00:00 - 02:01 (02:01)
Summary
The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming Christmas storytelling and reflect on their experiences from previous years.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Efforts are underway to breed American chestnuts with Asian chestnuts to make them resistant to the blight that wiped out the original trees.
02:01 - 07:34 (05:33)
Summary
Efforts are underway to breed American chestnuts with Asian chestnuts to make them resistant to the blight that wiped out the original trees. However, the chestnuts that we eat today come from the same imported tree that caused the blight. Researchers hope to recreate the taste of the original American chestnuts within the next decade.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Discover some of the special Christmas post offices around the world that address letters to the North Pole and provide a unique holiday experience for visitors.
07:34 - 12:13 (04:38)
Summary
Discover some of the special Christmas post offices around the world that address letters to the North Pole and provide a unique holiday experience for visitors.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses places to visit for a closer connection to Santa during the holiday season, as well as the inspiration behind the creation of the song "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer."
12:13 - 18:43 (06:30)
Summary
The podcast discusses places to visit for a closer connection to Santa during the holiday season, as well as the inspiration behind the creation of the song "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer."
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode tells the story of the origins of the popular holiday song "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," including the songwriter's inspiration and how it became a hit.
18:43 - 23:14 (04:30)
Summary
This episode tells the story of the origins of the popular holiday song "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," including the songwriter's inspiration and how it became a hit.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses the experience of their child losing baby teeth and how it differs from child to child.
23:14 - 28:03 (04:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses the experience of their child losing baby teeth and how it differs from child to child.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Peppermint has origins in Cologne, Germany, in the 17th century when a coral master wanted to control rowdy children during a live nativity.
28:03 - 32:09 (04:06)
Summary
Peppermint has origins in Cologne, Germany, in the 17th century when a coral master wanted to control rowdy children during a live nativity. Its flavor has become associated with Christmas and winter.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The regular tour of Biltmore house is better than the Christmas tour which is so overdone with Christmas decoration.
32:09 - 34:39 (02:29)
Summary
The regular tour of Biltmore house is better than the Christmas tour which is so overdone with Christmas decoration. It distracts from the regular beauty of the place.
Episode2022 Holiday Spectacular!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast host reflects on the changes in holiday lights throughout the years, including the shift towards white lights and their preference for small blue lights.
34:39 - 38:07 (03:28)
Summary
The podcast host reflects on the changes in holiday lights throughout the years, including the shift towards white lights and their preference for small blue lights.