Bartholomew has an Ant Farm
Bartholomew has an ant farm! Santa’s second favorite elf converts his bedroom into an ant farm — a Christmas treat from the old German radio show.
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Bartholomew in “How do Reindeer Fly?”
Bartholomew, Santa’s Second Favorite Elf, drops by to tackle the age-old Christmas question: how do reindeer fly? A festive throwback to Tim Kretschmann’s German radio days.
Tim & Bart in “The Christmas Angel”
Tim Kretschmann and his elf co-host Bart welcome the Christmas Angel for festive tales, traditions, and holiday cheer in this special radio edition.
Secret of the Bullfinch
What is the secret of the bullfinch? Tune in as Tim Kretschmann reveals it on a festive episode of his old German radio show, complete with holiday cheer.
Legend of the Poinsetta
Discover the legend of the poinsettia, Mexico’s beloved Christmas flower, in another classic holiday tradition story from Tim Kretschmann’s German radio days.
Fritz, the bad boy
Meet Fritz, the bad boy of the Nutcracker! Tim Kretschmann dusts off another classic Christmas story from his German radio days in Milwaukee, featuring the nutcracker tale.
Holiday Inn (1942)
Tim Kretschmann revisits Holiday Inn (1942), the Irving Berlin musical starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire that gave us the timeless classic White Christmas.
Christmas Tree Origins
Where did the Christmas tree come from? Tim Kretschmann shares the story of the beloved holiday tradition’s origins, recorded for his old German radio show.
St. Nick’s Night
St. Nick’s Night is tomorrow night, December 6! Consider this your crash course on the beloved holiday tradition — and yes, Krampus gets a mention too.
Nutcracker Christmas Tradition and History
Nutcrackers have long been associated with Christmas. Tim Kretschmann shares the tradition’s story and history, as heard on his old radio show.