holidays

What Do You Really Know About St. Nicholas?

David Hyde — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:13:05 +0000

You think you know him: red suit, white beard, jolly old elf, etc. But do you why St. Nicholas became the Patron Saint Of Prisoners? David Hyde talks with Adam English, author of "The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus: The True Life And Trials Of Nicholas Of Myra."

Top 5 Holiday Cocktails

David Hyde — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:22:15 +0000

The weather outside is frightful, so why not curl up by the fire with a nice holiday cocktail? David Hyde talks to veteran bartender Kristen Naranjo about her favorite holiday cocktails.

What Do The Holidays Mean To You?

David Hyde — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:33:10 +0000

Hanukkah has come to a close, and Christmas and Kwanzaa are still on the way. These are the three we hear about, but how do you celebrate the holidays? David Hyde takes calls from listeners and hears what the holiday season means to Seattle.

A Cross-Country Holiday Tradition

Liz Jones — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:55:00 +0000

To many people, the holidays are about family tradition. Tradition is what brings Barry Ford and his wife, Shirley Babilya, to Seattle every December. They drive their RV across country from Iowa to do a job they love in the town where Ford grew up.

This year, the couple is 1,849 miles apart. Shirley is home in Iowa recovering from a heart attack and Barry is on his own in Seattle this season. When some Seattle neighbors found out, they stepped in to help fill the void.

A "Word Of Mouth" Christmas

Serene Careaga — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:00:00 +0000

New Hampshire Public Radio's Word of Mouth asks the serious holiday questions like is "Die Hard" a classic Christmas film? Also, they explore the science of giving and uncover the shocking history of Monopoly.

Weekday's Annual Toy Show

Steve Scher — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The holidays are approaching and toys are back in the spotlight. What are the best new toys of the year? Allen Rickert of Top Ten Toys and Katherine Johnson of the Pacific Science Center store join us in our studio, bringing toys of all kinds with them.

We’ll also hear what's on the wish list of a classroom at Garden International Preschool. Bring your inner child and join us at 206.543.5869 or weekday@kuow.org.

Making Sure You Don't Get A House Fire For Christmas: Fire Safety This Holiday Season

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:00:16 +0000

What are the most common causes of house fires in Seattle and what can be done to avoid fire? Ross Reynolds sits down with Captain Shata Stephenson from the Seattle Fire Marshal’s office and talks about staying fire-free over the holidays.