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Dec 21 2012

Josh and Chuck's Christmas Extravaganza 2012

46 min 4 movies discussed
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Kick back and raise a glass of eggnog to Josh and Chuck as they carry on a new holiday tradition of exploring the ins and outs of all things Christmas - and maybe even warm your heart along the way. Happy holidays, everybody!

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of Christmas trees in this holiday extravaganza episode, covering everything from selecting and caring for your live tree to the surprising history of commercial Christmas tree lots dating back to the 1800s. They explore festive topics like NORAD's beloved Santa tracking tradition that started by accident in 1955, the boozy origins and George Washington's potent eggnog recipe, and the creation story behind how the Grinch stole Christmas. The hosts also share charming tales about mistletoe traditions, artificial versus real tree debates, and various Christmas customs that might surprise you with their ancient roots.


Movies Discussed

A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
1983 1h 33m
★ 7.2
"guys from that movie, A Christmas Story, the Celis trees — Josh references the movie when discussing Christmas tree sellers." — Josh
An Idiot Abroad
An Idiot Abroad
2010
★ 7.7
"after the hour long season three premiere of Idiot Abroad with Carl Pilkington and Ricky Gervais — Josh mentions their TV show premieres after An Idiot Abroad on Science Channel." — Josh
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
1966 25m
★ 7.5
"You've seen the Grinchy Soul Christmas many, many times, right? — Josh asks Chuck about the classic Christmas TV special before discussing its origins." — Josh
Through the Wormhole
Through the Wormhole
2010
★ 7.6
"Through the wormhole of Morgan Freeman — Josh lists other shows available on Science Channel alongside their own program." — Josh

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