Join us in this festive episode as we dive into the warm-hearted world of Christmas. With cheerful songs that will light up your spirit and discussions on financial planning to ease your holiday worries, this episode has everything you need to make merry. From fun holiday traditions to crucial financial advice, celebrate the joyous season while planning wisely for the future.
We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest, the merriest New Year!
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We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest, yes, the merriest. We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest, you cheer! We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest, yes, the happiest. We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest New Year! May your tree be filled with happiness, happiness and friendliness for all. May your heart be filled with cheerfulness, happiness and cheerfulness for all. We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest, happiest, yes, the happiest. We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest. You’ll cheer and the happiest. We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest, yes, the happiest. We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest New Year. May your dream be filled with happiness, happiness and friendliness for all. With happiness and cheerfulness and friendliness for all. We wish you the happiest, the happiest, the happiest. Yes, the happiest. We wish you the merriest, the merriest, the merriest future.
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We’ll be right back.
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old mr kringle is soon gonna jingle the bells that’ll tingle all your troubles away everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag cause christmas is coming again he’s got a sleigh full it’s not gonna stay full he’s got stuff to drop at every stop of the way everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag cause christmas is coming again he’ll be With the answer to the prayers that you’ve made through the year, you’ll get yours. If you’ve done everything you should, extra special good he’ll make this December. The one you’ll remember, the best and the merriest you ever did have. Everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag. Christmas is here. Oh, Mr. Kringle is soon gonna jingle All the bells that are tingled All your troubles away Everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag Christmas is here again He’s got a staple and it’s not gonna staple. Got stuff that he’s dropping every stop of the way. Everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag. Christmas is here again. the prayers that you’ve made through the year you’ll get your if you’ve done everything you should special good he’ll make this december the one you’ll remember the best and the merriest you ever did have everybody’s way Better watch out now.
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Christmas. It’s the only time of year in which one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks. Happy Holidays from Rush to Reason on KLZ 560.
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Twas the night before Christmas and I’d gone to bed late. Lord only knows how much fruitcake I ate.
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Christmas Eve I dreamed that Santa was arrested. Yeah, they handcuffed him and they hauled him off to jail. Christmas Eve I dreamed that Santa was arrested. A crime so bad they held him without bail. Cruelty to reindeer was the first charge that they read. We got there just in time, your honor. He had nine of them hitched to a heavy sled. And abuse is indicated. One’s got a nose that’s awfully red.
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And the prosecution had only just begun.
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OSHA closed his workshop down for safety violations. And there are product liability claims for every toy built since creation. We found out he hires only elves, and of course that’s discrimination. He’ll be put away for life before we’re done. That sled is not airworthy. The FAA won’t certify. He’s over 60 with corrected vision, therefore he should not fly. Why, this could be the trial of the century. There’s over 10 billion instances of unlawful entry. Christmas Eve, I dreamed that Santa was arrested. And not only for the things they claim he did Christmas Eve I dreamed that Santa was arrested For being a poor role model for kids Why, just look at him, Mary, Your Honor. He doesn’t shave or cut his hair, and he’s grossly overweight, and he only works one day a year. Now, we all know he smokes tobacco, and that he’s fur on that suit he wears. We must protect our kids from men like this. Order in the court, said the judge. I’ve heard enough about his crimes. And clearly, this is a man who’s out of step with modern times. But one of those houses he so often entered unlawfully was mine. And therefore, all charges are dismissed. Oh, I woke up to the sound of ho-ho-ho-ing. It must have been the maraschino cherries.
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Woo! Somebody done been to the Walmart. Man, that’s just the stuff I got for Christmas. Well, you cleaned up. What’d you get? Five flannel shirts. Four big mud tires, three shotgun shells, two hunting dogs, and some parts to a Mustang GT. You foe, you got Jeff. There’s 12 days to Christmas.
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I know that.
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I got it covered. Look over in the corner. That’s yours too? Yeah, 12 pack of bud, 11 wrestling tickets, 10 of Copenhagen, 9 years probation, 8 table dancers, 7 packs of Redman, 6 cans of Spam, 4 big mutt tires, 3 shotgun shells, 2 hunting dogs, and some parts to a Mustang GT. Man, these ain’t normal Christmas presents. No, they’re redneck gifts. Redneck gifts? Yeah, you know, like if you buy your wife earrings that double as fishing lures, or if you can burp the entire chorus of Jingle Bells. Perhaps if you think the nutcracker is something you did off the high dive. Or if you’ve ever misspelled anything in Christmas lights. Or if you leave cold beer and pickled eggs for Santa Claus. What’s wrong with that? I didn’t say anything wrong with it. It’s hard to beat. Twelve pack of Bud, eleven wrestling tickets, ten of Copenhagen, nine years probation, eight table dancers, seven packs of Redman, six Kansas Pass.
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Five final shots.
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Four big mud tires, three shotgun shells, two hunting dogs, and some parts to a Mustang G2. Well, you know, you can’t really consider it a Christmas unless you go down to the penitentiary and visit your mama. You’re not listening to me. Get the car key out of your ear. That’s where the nine years probation comes in. I’m going to do it for you again. Now listen. 12-pack of Bud, 11 wrestling tickets, 10 of Copenhagen, 9 years probation, 8 table dancers, 7 packs of Redman, 6 cans of Spam, 5 little she-hards, 4 big maters, 3 shotgun shells, 2 hunting dogs, and some cars to a Mustang GT. Are you crying? No, just my allergies. Happy holidays, everybody.
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Let’s keep Christmas fun and festive. This is Rush to Reason on KLZ 560.
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Remember the reason for the season. Merry Christmas from Rush to Reason on KLZ 560.
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It happened one day near December’s Inn, two neighbors called on an old friend. And they found his shop so meager and lean, made gay with a thousand bows of green. And Conrad was sitting with faces shining When he suddenly stopped as he stitched a twine And he said, old friends at dawn today When the cock was crowing the night away The Lord appeared in a dream to me And said, I’m coming your guest to be So I’ve been busy with feet astir And strewing my shop with branches of fir The table is spread and the kettle is shined And over the rafters the holly is twined Now I’ll wait for my Lord to appear and listen closely so I will hear his step as he nears my humble place. And I open the door and look on his face. So his friends went home and left Conrad alone for this was the happiest day he had known. For long since his family had passed away and Conrad had spent many a sad Christmas day. But he knew with the Lord as his Christmas guest, this Christmas would be the dearest and best. So he listened with only joy in his heart, and with every sound he would rise with a start and look for the Lord to be at his door, like the vision he had had a few hours before. So he ran to the window after hearing a sound, but all he could see on the snow-covered ground was a shabby beggar whose shoes were torn and all of his clothes were ragged and worn. But Conrad was touched and he went to the door and he said, you know, your feet must be frozen and sore. I have some shoes in my shop for you and a coat that’ll keep you warmer too. So with grateful heart the man went away But Conrad noticed the time of day And wondered what made the Lord so late And how much longer he’d have to wait When he heard a knock he ran to the door But it was only a stranger once more A bent old lady with a shawl of black With a bundle of kindling piled on her back She asked for only a place to rest That was reserved for Conrad’s great guest. But her voice seemed to plead, don’t send me away. Let me rest for a while on Christmas Day. So old Conrad brewed her a steaming cup and told her to sit at the table and sup. But after she left, he was filled with dismay. For he saw that the hours were slipping away. And the Lord hadn’t come as he said he would. and Conrad felt sure he had misunderstood. When out of the stillness he heard a cry, Please help me and tell me where am I? So again he opened his friendly door and stood disappointed as twice before. It was only a child who had wandered away and was lost from her family on Christmas Day. Again Conrad’s heart was heavy and sad, but he knew he should make the little girl glad So he called her in and he wiped her tears and quieted all her childish fears. Then he led her back to her home once more. But as he entered his own darkened door, he knew the Lord was not coming today, for the hours of Christmas had passed away. So he went to his room and knelt down to pray, and he said, Dear Lord, Why did you delay? What kept you from coming to call on me? For I wanted so much your face to see. When soft in the silence a voice he heard, Lift up your head, for I kept my word. Three times my shadow crossed your floor, And three times I came to your lonely door. I was the beggar with bruised cold feet, and I was the woman who gave something to eat. I was the child on the homeless street. Three times I knocked, and three times I came in, and each time I found the warmth of a friend. Of all the gifts, love is the best, and I was honored to be your Christmas guest.
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No Christmas gift could I bestow That could ever quite impart the fondest wish The dearest dream that I feel within my heart. May God above send down his love and bless the world with cheer. May all the joy of Christmas time live on throughout May peace on earth, goodwill toward men, be the dream for which we live. All the good of brotherhood be the Christmas gift we give. May God protect us one and all and keep his goodness near. May all the joy of Christmas time live on throughout the year. Oh, little star of Bethlehem, may your bright and shining light forever guide all you Through the darkness of the night May God in heaven bless us all With peace we hold so dear May all the joy of Christmas time live on throughout the year. May heaven bless with happiness all people everywhere. And fill the world with love and joy That’s my fervent Christmas prayer
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A little more sparkle, a little less stress. This year at Christmas, we wish you the best. Happy Holidays from Rush to Reason on KLZ 560.
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Once again Choirs will be singing Silent night Christmas carols Back in the light Please come home for Christmas Please come home for Christmas If not for Christmas And salutation Sure as the stars shine above This is Christmas Yes, Christmas, my dear It’s the time of year to be So won’t you tell me You’ll never more roam Christmas and New Year We’ll find you warm There’ll be no more sorrow No grief and pain And I’ll be happy Happy Once again
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I’ll be happy Christmas once again I’m very very worried Mr. Santa Claus I’ve got a very big problem and it’s all because When you get to my house We haven’t got a chimney. Well, my behavior, Santa Claus, has been the best. I know you have my name and with it my address. But what good will it do me, don’t you see? Because, Santa, we don’t have a chimney. On Christmas morning Santa, I sure want to be surprised. But sir, without a chimney, how could you get inside? I think I have a plan of what I’m going to do. I’ll leave the key beneath the front door mat for you. Cause when you get to our house, you will see We haven’t got a chimney On Christmas, Warner, Santa, I want to be surprised But sir, without a chimney, how could you get inside? I think I have a plan of what I’m gonna do I’ll leave the key beneath the front door mat for you And if there are no presents underneath the tree, we’re going to have to get a chimney.
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Remember the reason for the season. Merry Christmas from Rush to Reason on KLZ 560.
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Merry Christmas from the Harveys and from Amway. And from all of the 75,000 and more independent Amway distributors throughout the United States and Canada. We’re all one family all the time, but especially somehow today. My, what a news story I’d have been broadcasting less than 2,000 years ago. Now how I would like to be here to broadcast two more. The second coming. And a cure for cancer. I guess the real miracle of Christmas is that any religious significance remains, what with the tendency to commercialization. Despite the gaudy tinsel wrapping, the meaning of the Christ mass remains somehow intact. Though our eager eyes now search the skies for man-made stars, we yet remember best the one which once upon a time stood still over a stable. This is the miracle of Christmas. Not that so many profane the day with self-indulgence, but that so many still trudge through snow to an early service or a midnight mass. I saw a drunken street-corner Santa with booze on his breath and his beard in his hand hauled off to jail this Christmas tide But I saw the whole selfless Salvation Army standing by its cattle in the cold, giving meaning to his birth and purpose to his life. I saw a woman with shoes twice resold leave a dollar there. No, Virginia, the unbelievers are the greatest proof of what they profess to disbelieve. For two centuries they have sought to destroy Christmas. They coined ribald greeting cards to divert the devout. They sought with finite science to deny the infinite. They negotiated with union contracts for Christmas gifts. They crowned the day with imitation gold and hung it on an artificial tree, and said, See, but when they’d done their worst, Christmas was still there, haunting them, shaming them, calling out to them, Believe. If, after generations of effort to disparage the day, what do you suppose would happen if we instead renewed it? There are no more lengths to which we can go to dilute its significance. Perhaps we should revert to reverence. For if this magical day, despite the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, has somehow survived and thrived, with proper care intending, the love it represents might heal all our hurts. The faith we could not starve to death, properly fed just once each year, might overwhelm the world. Anyway, we’ve tried everything else. The revitalization of Christmas will be as tedious as its erosion was gradual, but there is no better time than now, for it’s later than it’s ever been. Where to begin? With prayerful thankfulness, I think. Merry Christmas, we traditionally say, yet that is not the larger meaning of the day. You know, it’s his birthday, not yours. Christmas means something very special to every man and woman and child, yet no two families will celebrate it in exactly the same way. Many will attend special services, and others will gather with friends and family… But all of us who observe Christmas are finding an extra measure of peace and reassurance now, a momentary respite from the cares and worries of routine workaday lives. And yet Christmas brings with it many thoughts which are not quite adequately expressed in the timeless greeting. May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you throughout the year. Unable to trace its proper parentage, designated this as my Christmas story of the man and the birds. You know, the Christmas story, the God born a man in a manger and all that escapes some moderns, mostly, I think, because they seek complex answers to their questions. And this one’s so utterly simple. So for the cynics and the skeptics and the unconvinced, I submit a modern parable. Now, the man to whom I’m going to introduce you was not a Scrooge. He was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with other men, but he just didn’t believe all that incarnation stuff which the churches proclaim at Christmastime. It just didn’t make sense, and he was too honest to pretend otherwise. He just couldn’t swallow the Jesus story. about God coming to earth as a man. I’m truly sorry to distress you, he told his wife, but I’m not going with you to church this Christmas Eve. He said he’d feel like a hypocrite, that he’d much rather just stay at home, but that he would wait up for them. And so he stayed, and they went to the midnight service. Shortly after the family drove away in the car, snow began to fall. He went to the window to watch the flurries getting heavier and heavier and then went back to his fireside chair and began to read his newspaper. Minutes later, he was startled by a thudding sound. Then another. And then another, sort of a thump or a thud. At first he thought someone must be throwing snowballs against his living room window, but when he went to the front door to investigate… He found a flock of birds huddled miserably in the snow. They’d been caught in the storm and in a desperate search for shelter had tried to fly through his large landscape window. Well, he couldn’t let the poor creatures lie there and freeze, so he remembered the barn where his children stabled their pony. That would provide a warm shelter if he could direct the birds to it. Quickly, he put on a coat, galoshes, tramped through the deepening snow to the barn. He opened the doors wide and turned on a light, but the birds did not come in. He figured food would entice them in. So he hurried back to the house, fetched breadcrumbs, sprinkled them on the snow, making a trail to the yellow-lighted, wide-open doorway of the stable. But to his dismay, the birds ignored the breadcrumbs and continued to flop around helplessly in the snow. He tried catching them. He tried shooing them into the barn by walking around them, waving his arms. Instead, they scattered in every direction except into the warm-lighted barn. And then he realized that they were afraid of him. To them, he reasoned, I am a strange and terrifying creature. If only I could think of some way to let them know that they can trust me, that I’m not trying to hurt them but to help them. But how? Because any move he made tended to frighten them, confuse them. They just would not follow. They would not be led or shooed because they feared him. If only I could be a bird, he thought to himself, and mingle with them and speak their language. Then I could tell them not to be afraid. Then I could show them the way to the safe, warm… to the safe, warm barn, but I would have to be one of them so they could see and hear and understand. At that moment, the church bells began to ring. The sound reached his ears above the sounds of the wind, and he stood there listening to the bells, the deste fidelis. listening to the bells pealing the glad tidings of Christmas, and he sank to his knees in the snow.
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BELLS CHIMING BELLS CHIMING
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i heard the bells on christmas day their old familiar carols play and wild and sweet The words repeat of peace on earth, goodwill to men. I thought as now this day had come, the belfries of all Christendom. had rung so long the unbroken song of peace on earth, goodwill to men.
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Peace on earth, goodwill to men.
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And in despair I bowed my head. There is no peace on earth, I said For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men Then pealed the bells more loud and deep god is not dead nor does he sleep the wrong shall fail the right prevail with peace on earth
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remember the reason for the season Merry Christmas from Rush to Reason on KLZ 560
