It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!

In this fantastically festive episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including:

🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!
A brand-new collab inspired by the Griswolds that’s guaranteed to bring big laughs — and even bigger nostalgia — to your holiday season. 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR BUILD-A-BEAR COUSIN EDDIE PLUSH⁠

🎥✨ Hallmark Channel + Disney Parks = Magic!
The two holiday giants join forces for their brand-new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical movie mashup of the season.

🎅📖 A Very Special Conversation with Santa’s Chief Storyteller, Chanda Bell!
The co-creator of Elf on the Shelf stops by to share:
— The story of the very first Scout Elf, Fisbee
— What it’s like being the official voice of the Santaverse
— Behind-the-scenes magic from the upcoming animated series Scout Elf Squad

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It’s heartfelt, whimsical, and pure North Pole charm.

As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, festive fun, and warmhearted banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning wrapped in a bow.

🎅 BIG NEWS!
Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, special guests, festive games, and massively merry vibes.

🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT:
If you’re loving the fun, don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps Christmas fans everywhere discover the magic! And follow the show on social: @christmascountdownshow for daily cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and Santa-approved silliness.

So grab a mug of cocoa, fluff your Scout Elf’s hat, and settle in for another joy-packed edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas!

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