NPR Holiday Favorites

This is an eclectic collection of snippets from NPR. Some are humorous, others are heartwarming and thoughtful. All have a tie to the holidays that are celebrated at the end of the year, and while not all will be equally liked, it is still an enjoyable and entertaining collection.......more

2008 copyright...funny, poignant, sweet, observant....just what you would expect from an NPR compilation. My new idea for myself is to begin thinking about the holidays with the time change and shorter days. This audio book helped me start getting into the planning mood! I really liked the Patti LaBe......more

What I love about NPR is that it covers so many angles. It has many holidays and holiday combos. There were a few stories and interviews I really liked. Being a huge Patti Labelle fan, thanks to my uncle who is OBSESSED with her, it was great to hear her tell it like it is. I too have become very di......more

This compilation of NPR's special holiday programs on 2 CDs features a number of essays and other contributions, including Susan Stamberg’s “Cranberry Relish” and David Sedaris’s “Santaland Diaries.” Other interesting segments include Robert Siegel’s quest to find out why there are so many different......more

It's quaint, and the whole thing takes about two hours to listen to. If, like me, you sometimes secretly listen to or read holiday stuff during non- holiday times of the year when you're stressed out or down, this is a quick shot of cheer.......more