Céad Míle Fáilte,
This is Todd again. In this week’s issue we don’t have a new episode of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast (though you can get a bonus podcast as a Patron). However, taking its place is the Celtic Christmas Podcast. The Irish and Celtic Music Podcast will return next week. We have new episodes of Candlelit Tales and Celt in a Twist. Our articles this week consist of the first installment of our Christmas gift giving guide and a recipe for Beef and Guinness stew. We hope you enjoy this issue.
CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST #66: CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT LAST
- It's the third episode. Would you like more? Please become a Christmas Patron.
- Jed Marum, Alisa Marie, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, We Banjo 3, Gaelynn Lea, Bart Zeal, Brigid's Bounty, West of Eden, Marc Gunn
ARE YOU ON MASTODON?
- I'm trying out a new social media network that is not owned by any corporation. It's 100% and designed to limit hate speech
- Are you on it too? If so…
OUR STORE IS OPEN ONCE AGAIN
- Our online store is only open from Dec 1-9. If you want Irish & Celtic Music Podcast swag, check it out.
- You'll find CDs, Album Pins, Celtic Heartstrings, Songbooks, Sheet Music, a Pint Glass and lots more.
- Support the podcast.
IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 PLAYLIST
- Every week, Patrons of the Podcast vote in the Celtic Top 20. Those votes are tabulated two weeks later. The most-popular songs are added to these playlists.
- You can vote for your favorite by following the link in this week's show.
Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20
- Every year, I publish the Celtic Top 20. This is your pick of the best, most-popular songs of the year. But to make the show great, I need you to vote for your favorite songs in each episode.
- Just list each of the bands performing those favorite songs to quickly and easily cast your vote.
THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST
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NEW CDS
- Get weekly updates of New CDs in our Celtic Music Magazine and download 34 Celtic MP3s for free at bestcelticmusic.net. #NewCelticCDs
- Christmas from Ireland – by ANÚNA
- Llanast yn y Llofft – by Lo-fi Jones
- Christmas Songs – By The Bishops
Attn Bands: Go to 4celts.com to submit your band to the podcast.
EPISODE 182 – CANDLELIT TALES – THE PÚCA OF CILLÍN
- In this episode, we take a look at one of the many and varied forms of the Púca, who can appear as a creature of the otherworld, a human, an animal, and much more besides. In this tale, the Púca seems to cry out against an injustice in Co. Donegal. But on further investigation, the crime was more complicated than it seemed, and its only real witness spoke from beyond the grave.
CELTIC GIFT GUIDE
- This is our Celtic gift guide. Starting in this issue I will be doing a gift guide highlighting a couple different store and one item I really like in each.
- Things Celtic – Two Tone Trinity Knot – Check out Things Celtic for items from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Things Celtic is based out of Dublin, Texas. The trinity knot signifies bravery, honesty and generosity. The two tones represent Heaven and Earth. This gold and silver necklace make a beautiful gift for children, partners, and friends.
- Gaelsong – Engraved Welsh Dragon Pocket Pewter Watch – Gealsong has an assortment of traditional Celtic gifts. One of my favorites is this pocket watch. It has a depiction of a Welsh Dragon on its cover. This item will add an air of sophistication to your style.
- We Banjo 3 – WB3 Limited edition flask – This is a perfect gift for any fan of the band We Banjo 3. It’s 6 oz. size fits perfect in a pocket or purse. The flask is complimented by a rawhide leather bound wrap, with an amazing laser engraved WB3 Logo.
CELT IN A TWIST NOVEMBER 27, 2022
- Congratulations to Nancie, our Mahones Prize Pack Winner! Thanks to all who entered the draw. Everyone is a winner this week with new spins from Tau & The Drones Of Praise, Selsolater, Logical Fleadh, Bog Bodies and more cutting-edge Celtic!
THIS BEEF AND GUINNESS STEW RECIPE IS THE PERFECT WAY TO WARM YOURSELF UP THIS WINTER
- STEW is classically Irish. Guinness is classically Irish. Great taste is classically Irish.
- Why not incorporate all three, eh?
- This recipe is ideal for those cold, autumn days, and if you've got company coming – with Thanksgiving and Christmas round the corner – then this'll be your saving grace.
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Slainte!
Todd Wiley & Marc Gunn, The Celtfather
December 1, 2022
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