Celtic Christmas Music

Christmas Music & Stories from The Gothard Sisters & Jesse Ferguson #89

This episode blends whistle melodies, pub Christmas cheer, timeless carols, and two storytellers bringing the season to life. Pour a warm drink and dive in. Cedar Dobson, Kinnfolk, Celtic Woman, Plunk Murray, The Gothard Sisters, Jesse Ferguson, Stonecircle, The Irish Rovers, Bonnie Rideout, Al Petteway, Cherish the Ladies It's Celtic Christmas Music #89 0:06- Cedar Dobson [https://cedardobsonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/decade] "Up on the Housetop/Sleigh Ride/Christmas Eve" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 3:23 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [http://celticchristmaspodcast.com/] 4:12 - Kinnfolk [https://www.kinnfolkmusic.com/] "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 8:58 - Celtic Woman [https://www.celticwoman.com/] "Auld Lang Syne" from The Magic Of Christmas 13:33 - Plunk Murray [https://plunkmurray.com/] "It's Christmas Time in Texas" from Christmas in the Pub 17:05 - STORY BY THE GOTHARD SISTERS 22:56 - The Gothard Sisters [https://gothardsisters.com/] "I Saw Three Ships" from A Celtic Christmas 25:41 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a month. 26:06 - HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show 3. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas [http://patreon.com/celticchristmas] 26:30 - STORY BY JESSE FERGUSON 29:48 - Jesse Ferguson [https://www.jessefergusonmusic.com/] "An Old-Fashioned Christmas, 2021" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 32:36 - FIND JESSE FERGUNSON ONLINE 32:43 - Stonecircle [https://www.reverbnation.com/stonecirclemusic] "The Martinmass Wind" from Winter Sky 37:42 - The Irish Rovers [http://theirishroversmusic.com/] "Christmas Caroling" from An Irish Christmas 40:25 - Bonnie Rideout [http://www.bonnierideout.com/], Al Petteway "Christmas Duanag - Hark the Bonny Christ Church Bells" from A Scottish Christmas 43:26 - CLOSING 43:59 - Cherish the Ladies [https://cherishtheladies.com/] "All the Valley Down" from Christmas in Ireland 48:32 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/]. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic

Celtic Carols for a Cozy Winter #88

Looking for the perfect soundtrack for your winter rituals? Today we've got sweeping carols, ancient wassails, Cape Breton fire, and a whole sleigh-full of Celtic Christmas magic. Plus, later in the show, I'll tell you where you can hear Celtic Christmas music live—and pick up some exclusive holiday goodies at Nerdy Wonderland. Let's start the celebration." Olivia Bradley, The Fire, West of Eden, Willowgreen, Ken O'Malley, Seán Heely, Ashley MacIsaac, Scythian, Gaelynn Lea, Jesse Ferguson, Abbots Cross, Band O'Brothers, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Ashley Davis It's Celtic Christmas Music #88 0:24 - Olivia Bradley [https://oliviabradleymusic.com/] "Oíche Chiúin" from Christmastime 5:09 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [http://celticchristmaspodcast.com] 5:41 - The Fire [https://www.thefirescottishband.com/] "Here We Come a-Wassailing" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 9:04 - West of Eden [https://shop.wstofedn.com/] "Awake, Awake" from Another Celtic Christmas 13:30 - Willowgreen [https://www.willowgreenmusic.com/] "Green Groweth / Holly and the Ivy" from Winter 17:27 - Ken O'Malley [https://kenomalley.com/home] "O Holy Night" from Songs By a Winter's Hearth 22:41 - SPONSORED BY NERDY WONDERLAND Want to make your holidays 37% nerdier and at least twice as Celtic? Then come to Nerdy Wonderland! It's a free holiday market at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA on Sunday, December 7th, and yes—there will be Celtic Christmas music. I'll be playing, May Will Bloom will be singing, and we even have limited-edition Celtic Christmas Greetings ornaments you can only get there. Grab a pint, grab a gift, grab your inner elf, and join us at Nerdy Wonderland at NerdyWonderland.com [http://nerdywonderland.com] 23:42 - Seán Heely [https://www.seanheely.com/] "Gloucestershire Wassail / I Saw Three Ships / Sussex Carol" from So Merry as We Have Been 29:17 - Ashley MacIsaac [http://ashleymacisaac.com/index.html] "Go Tell It On the Mountain" from A Cape Breton Christmas 31:57 - Scythian [https://www.scythianmusic.com/] "Christmas at Home" from Christmas Out at Sea 37:39 - Gaelynn Lea [https://violinscratches.com/] "Angels We Have Heard on High (feat. Al Church)" from Deepest Darkness, Brightest Dawn 41:16 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show 3. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas [http://patreon.com/celticchristmas] . 42:35 - Jesse Ferguson [https://www.jessefergusonmusic.com/] "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from A Bard of Cornwall Christmas 44:16 - Abbots Cross [http://www.abbotscross.com/] "Away in the Manger / Give Me Your Hand" from Christmas Visions 46:44 - Band O'Brothers [https://www.bandobrothers.com/] "Follow The Light" from On Christmas Day 51:13 - Anne Roos & David Blonski [https://harpistanneroos.com/A%20Winters%20Dance.shtml] "White Flowers" from A Winter's Dance 55:19 - CLOSING 55:47 - Ashley Davis [https://www.ashleydavisband.com/] "Let Merry Meet" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 59:01 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Finally, please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/]. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic

Celtic Christmas Rose #87

The Christmas season begins with timeless carols and new Celtic magic! From the soft glow of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" to the playful sparkle of "Jingle Bells", this episode brings together fiddles, harps, and voices from across the Celtic world. The Gothard Sisters, Cynthia Shelhart, We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Fire, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Dublin Gulch, Stephanie Claussen, Liz Madden, Cedar Dobson, Screaming Orphans, Keltricity, Brad Tuck, Marc Gunn It's Celtic Christmas Music #87 0:09 - The Gothard Sisters [https://gothardsisters.com/] "French Carol" from Falling Snow 2:38 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists this holiday season. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [http://celticchristmaspodcast.com/] The holiday season has begun. I have several episodes planned for the next two months. The episodes will be a wee bit longer than during the rest of the year. I want to thank all of our incredible Patrons of the Podcast. I updated the membership levels. I hope you will consider joining our Patrons so we can keep new episodes coming all year long. Why don't banshees make good carolers? Because all their songs end in a wail. Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/celticchristmasmusic/]. 4:04 - Cynthia Shelhart [https://www.facebook.com/cindyshelhart/] "We Three Kings/Over the Hill and Over the Dale" from That Night In Bethlehem 7:33 - We Banjo 3 [https://www.webanjo3.com/], Kiana June Weber [https://www.kianajune.com/], Ruth Smith [https://www.steveandruth.com/] "The Wexford Carol" from A Winter Wonderful 11:38 - The Chivalrous Crickets [https://www.chivalrouscrickets.com/] "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" from A Chivalrous Christmas 14:21 - The Fire [https://www.thefirescottishband.com/] "The Cherry-Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 18:19 - SPONSORED BY NERDY WONDERLAND This holiday season, step into a world of bards, fae, and time-traveling druids — it's Nerdy Wonderland! Join me, Marc Gunn, the Celtfather, on Sunday, December 7th at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates for a free holiday market made for Celtic music lovers and geeks alike! Shop one-of-a-kind, fandom-inspired gifts, raise a pint of craft beer, and sing along with me to Celtic Christmas favorites and Sci-F'Irish Drinking Songs. Bring your kilt, your cloak, and your holiday cheer — because Nerdy Wonderland is where Celtic spirit meets geeky joy! Find all the details at NerdyWonderland.com — that's NerdyWonderland.com [http://nerdywonderland.com/]. 19:24 - Anne Roos & David Blonski [https://harpistanneroos.com/A%20Winters%20Dance.shtml] "Starlight" from A Winter's Dance 21:57 - Dublin Gulch [https://dublingulch.com/] "Christmas For Cowboys" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 25:13 - Stephanie Claussen [https://stephanieclaussen.com/] "Ce Jour de l'An" from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 27:58 - Liz Madden [https://celticlifeintl.com/liz-madden/] "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from Christmas with Liz Madden 30:36 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show 3. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas [http://patreon.com/celticchristmas] . 31:52 - Cedar Dobson [https://cedardobsonmusic.bandcamp.com/] "Carol of the Bells" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 35:12 - Screaming Orphans [https://screamingorphans.com/] "Jingle Bells" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 37:10 - Keltricity [https://keltricity.com/] "A Daisy in December" from A Celtic Christmas 40:21 - Brad Tuck [https://bradtuckmusic.bandcamp.com/] "Child's First Christmas" from Songs for Christmastime 43:51 - CLOSING 45:20 - Marc Gunn [https://marcgunn.com/] "Silent Night" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 48:25 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/]. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic

Our Wish, Celtic Music for a Bright Christmas #86

From the timeless Cherry - Tree Carol to the shimmering Silver Lights of winter, Celtic musicians bring their heart and heritage to the season. Discover new holiday favorites and old traditions wrapped in music… on Celtic Christmas Music #86 WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [http://celticchristmaspodcast.com/] 0:14 - The Fire [https://www.thefirescottishband.com/] "The Cherry - Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 4:11 - WELCOME 4:48 - Cynthia Shelhart [https://cindyshelhart.com/] "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen/When Christ Was Born (Tra Va Ruggit Creest)" from That Night In Bethlehem 7:25 - Sheri O'meara, Locklin Road [http://www.locklinroad.com/] "Ring That Bell" from Christmas Light 11:03 - Ashley Davis [https://www.ashleydavisband.com/bio] (feat. Shane Hennessy) "Silver Lights" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 14:39 - THANKS 15:20 - Reilly [https://www.facebook.com/reillyrocks/] "Good King Wenceslas" from Kick Ass Celtic Christmas 18:48 - Steel Clover [https://www.steelclovermusic.com/] "As Lately We Watched" from Season of Love 21:44 - The Chivalrous Crickets [https://www.chivalrouscrickets.com/] "Rise Up Shepherd - Bright Morning Stars" from A Chivalrous Cricketmas 26:34 - CLOSING 27:00 - Willowgreen [https://willowgreenmusic.com/] "Our Wish" from Winter 30:03 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. This Christmas, let's give a little more than gifts. Reduce, reuse, and recycle—whether it's wrapping paper, gift bags, or the treasures we share. Thoughtful choices help protect our planet and make the season brighter for generations to come. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/]. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help cover some hosting costs, but the heart of this Celtic Christmas show is funded by you. Your support makes it possible to bring you beautiful Celtic holiday music—professionally engineered, lovingly designed, and carefully curated. It also ensures I can keep discovering and sharing new artists and songs for you to enjoy. As a Patron, you'll enjoy ad - free episodes and a private feed so you can listen without interruption. Best of all, you'll know you're keeping Celtic Christmas music alive and thriving—all for as little as $1 per month HERE IS YOUR THREE - STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or any amount in between. Make it monthly or make it yearly to show your support. 3. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas [http://patreon.com/celticchristmas] .

Celtic Christmas Reels, Carols, and Winter Magic #85

Imagine snow falling on a highland glen, where fiddles join the winter wind and harps weave the magic of the season. That's what you'll hear this week—on the Celtic Christmas Music #85 Cedar Dobson, Band O'Brothers, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Dublin Gulch, Mary-Kate Spring Lee, We Banjo 3, The Fire, Ashley Davis 0:11 - Cedar Dobson [https://cedardobsonmusic.bandcamp.com/] "We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Trepak (The Nutcracker)/Jingle Bells/Auld Lang Syne" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 4:30 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. Not just me, but all of the Celtic musicians we are featuring today. If you hear music you love, please support the artists. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [http://celticchristmaspodcast.com/] 5:23 - Band O'Brothers [https://www.bandobrothers.com/] "Andrew T. Christmas" from On Christmas Day 7:39 - Anne Roos & David Blonski [https://harpistanneroos.com/A%20Winters%20Dance.shtml] "A Winter's Dance" from A Winter's Dance 12:16 - Dublin Gulch [https://dublingulch.com/] "Hosie's Well/View From The Top" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 17:36 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast advertising pays some of the hosting fees of this show. But the podcast creation is mostly funded by your generosity. Your kindness pays for our engineer, graphic design, and promotion of the podcast. It allows me to buy the music I play here. It also pays for my time creating the show. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes and a private feed to listen to the podcast. All that for as little as $1 per month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 1. Go to our Patreon page. 2. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $1, $5, $10, or $25. 3. Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas [http://patreon.com/celticchristmas] 19:24 - Mary-Kate Spring Lee [https://www.marykatespring.com/] "Ding Dong Merrily On High/Christmas Eve Reel" from Carol of the Child 23:43 - We Banjo 3 [https://www.webanjo3.com/] "Sunrise at Solstice" from A Winter Wonderful 26:43 - The Fire [https://www.thefirescottishband.com/] "Christmas Day Is Here at Last" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 29:11 - CLOSING 30:20 - Ashley Davis [https://www.ashleydavisband.com/] "Let Merry Meet" from Songs of the Celtic Winter II 33:34 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com [https://celticchristmaspodcast.com/]. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic