In today's episode, a listener from Ireland writes in to talk about their Christmas celebrations, I have some musings on one of the best gifts I've ever been giving, and I read Charles Dickens' Christmas essay: What Christmas is, as We Grow Older. Plus an exciting announcement! Timestamps 00:32 Christmas in Ireland memory 07:50 Art's Birthday Musings 12:19 Story Introduction 16:09 "What Christmas is, as We Grow Older" by Charles Dickens 28:25 The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast promo 30:15 Closing thoughts and announcements (sooo many announcements today!) Thanks for listening! I'd love to hear from you - Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast instagram: @cozychristmaspodcast twitter: @CozyXmasPod email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com Youtube: I'm going to try and post some more videos here and there on youtube, you can check out one I did with Gracie, or listen to the podcast there. A Cozy Christmas Youtube Channel Check out Art's new podcast: The Bookshelf Odyssey, episodes beginning August 20th! www.bookshelfodyssey.com Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas   Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristm...