It’s not just our homes that get lit up over the Winter Holidays, the night sky will also be aglow with some fascinating astronomical events. Celebrated astronomer Andy Fraknoi tells host Gil Gross about the stunning visuals we will see when searching the night sky for Santa’s sleigh. Then, one of the most beloved songs of the season, The Christmas Song composed by Mel Torme, has a fascinating origin story. As we approach the centennial of Torme’s birth and the eightieth anniversary of the song’s recording, singer and song stylist James Torme, Mel’s son, reveals the little known account of how the song came to be and the over-sized impact it had on our culture. Finally, the Emmy-Award winning host of MInd Your Manners Sara Jane Ho shares with Gil important etiquette tips on gift-giving and gift-receiving. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices