Right after I finished recording episode #12 of the 12-part series on my Celtic Christmas Greetings podcast, I realized I forgot some Christmas memories that were shared by Nathan Deese, who played flute and other instruments on the album. So I thought I'd share a bonus episode with you. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Yule Log […]

The 12-part series of Celtic Christmas Greetings comes to an end today, but not the podcast. In fact, I plan to release more Celtic Christmas music and stories through this podcast in the future. So please stay subscribed. In part 12, I share my pick of some of the best Celtic Christmas CDs that you […]

Christmas is a time of celebration with family. One of my many families extends outside of my personal one and goes to The Shire, a magical place that appears in central Kentucky every three years. It's there that I met Nancy Flynn who wrote the final song on my Celtic Christmas Greetings album. Celtic Christmas Notes I […]

I had some funny ideas and misconceptions you have about parenthood as I share in today's podcast. I learned a valuable lesson that I share with other work-from-home parents. Celtic Christmas Notes I feature “Silent Night” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Baby wearing for stay-at-home parents Subscribe to the Celtic Christmas Podcast for more great Celtic […]

A Christmas story as a child complete with Star Wars figures, snowball fights, and the miracle of Christmas morning. Find out why I love snow and Christmas. You'll also learn who my #1 editor is and why I need one. Celtic Christmas Notes I play “Snowfall” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings Nathan Deese plays flute […]

Did you know that Frosty the Snowman was based in a particular city? You'll learn that fact and find out who the celebrity voice is in the TV show. Find out why I made a few adjustments to the song for my own “Frosty the Irish Snowman” for my CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas Notes I play […]

I loved Christmas song when I was a kid. My daughter is now 4, and I want to educate her not only on some of the great Christmas songs out there, but also some of the great Celtic Christmas songs. But a lot of what makes something “great” is dependent on the child. I'm happy […]

What do “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” have in common? In this episode, I answer that question as I talk about satire and songwriting for a song about a Scotsman who comes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Celtic Christmas Notes Listen to the “Kilted Christmas” on the Celtic Christmas […]

In 2009 and 2010,I made a couple great trips to Europe, one to Germany for Christmas and one to Scotland. These sparked a beautiful Christmas love song I wrote for my wife. Celtic Christmas Notes Do you love to travel? Join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacations of Donegal, Ireland Singing in Oban Scotland in a pub Christmas […]

In this episode, I explore the first Celtic Christmas songs that were written. It turns out there's a rich history that supersedes “Christmas in Killarney” by centuries. However, that song that I first heard recorded by Bing Crosby is still a favorite of mine. Celtic Christmas Notes Rate the Podcast on iTunes The first Celtic Christmas song […]

Today, I share some of the great Celtic Christmas traditions you can find in Ireland and Scotland as I share a song, written by Rie Sheridan Rose, that highlights some of these same traditions on my new album Celtic Christmas Greetings. Celtic Christmas Notes Irish Christmas Traditions Irish candle in the window The Wren Boy Processional Decorations with […]

Today, I explore the origins of my “Celtic Christmas Elf” song that was recorded on my latest CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. I've had a fascination of leprechauns since eating Lucky Charms cereal as child. But what happens when they become conscripted in Santa's Workshop. You'll find out the history of both today for this Celtic […]

Today, I launch what I hope to be a daily podcast of Celtic Christmas music where I share my thoughts about Celtic music and Christmas music. Today, I answer the question, “What is Celtic Christmas music?” While I have my own thoughts on the topic, I'd love yours as well. What is Celtic Christmas to […]