All Songs Considered The 2023 'All Songs Considered' holiday extravaganza
Dec 19, 2023
Speakers reminisce about previous holiday parties and being sworn enemies on their show. They exchange gifts including a rare Faberge egg and a humorous slanket made from fiberglass insulation. They discuss collaborating with Nora Jones on a holiday record, their favorite Christmas songs, and their quest for a white Christmas. They also highlight unique counterculture Christmas songs and wish everyone happy holidays.
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A Holiday Gift Exchange
- Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson reunite at a remote cabin for their annual holiday party.
- Thompson gifts Hilton a Fabergé egg, while Hilton gives Thompson a hazardous blanket made of lead-laced insulation.
Surprise Party Guest
- Thompson reveals a surprise party filled with guests, including Carly Rae Jepsen.
- Jepsen shares a cherished holiday tradition from her childhood involving a hot springs hotel and a band called the Jones Boys.
Holiday Tears
- Carly Rae Jepsen discusses her song "It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries".
- It's inspired by her family's emotional holiday gatherings, highlighting the chaotic yet beautiful nature of family.