Christmas Special
Christmas Special  
Podcast: Wild Interest
Published On: Mon Dec 23 2024
Description: Join us as we get into the holiday spirit with a special Christmas-themed episode! Frankincense sounds intense... what the heck is myrrh? Learn about the three wise men, also known as the Magi, and the gifts they carried across the desert. Pucker up as we unravel the mysteries of mistletoe, and hear all about Three Kings Day, which comes 12 days after Christmas and is believed to be the day the Magi first saw the baby Jesus. Our special correspondent Rio tells us how he celebrates Christmas in Puerto Rico, and we get to enjoy a special holiday song from musician OK Ivy. All that plus Grandparent Stories, jokes, songs, and a real stumper of a riddle.To hear the original, longer version of Wild Interest producer Scott Gurian's story about parranda Christmas caroling in Puerto Rico, check out his podcast Far From Home.Music in this episode included Act II Hygro by Jo Wandrini courtesy of Epidemic Sound.Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message:  www.wildinterest.com/submissions0:00 - Episode 10 Intro1:28 - Three Kings Day6:29 - Joke Time7:04 - Call for Submissions7:31 - The Music of OK Ivy13:32 - Favorite Sounds15:03 - Riddle Question15:24 - Singing a Christmas Round16:27 - The Meaning of Mistletoe21:07 - Frankincense and Myrrh22:27 - Christmas Caroling in Puerto Rico26:25 - Grandparent Stories33:56 - Riddle Answer34:17 - Christmas Reflections34:58 - Twas the Night Before Christmas39:38 - Preview of Episode 11 / Call for Reviews40:18 - Show Credits40:58 - Blooperswildinterest.com