This episode originally aired on December 16th, 2014.
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A special holiday edition of The Moth Radio Hour: Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ style church in his neighborhood, a Jewish girl meets Santa, and a boy thinks his dreams have finally come true when he gets an exotic pet. This hour is hosted by Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Storytellers:
Simon Doonan stirs up controversy with small details on his Christmas ball decorations.
Mark Redmond works with a homeless shelter in Vermont.
Ophira Eisenberg wanted to meet Santa Claus.
Taylor Negron grows up “California Gothic” and must balance the joy of owning a monkey with his fear of Charles Manson.
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