Saddle up for a holiday special like no other as Captain Kenny Mears welcomes Harvest Home, also known as Annie and Dan Eastmond, to the studio for the first time.

In this festive episode, we’re blending the spirit of the season with the grit and humor of the Old West through the art of Cowboy Christmas Poetry. Annie Eastmond, president of the Salt Lake Valley’s Olympus Chapter of the Utah Storytelling Guild, delivers a hilarious and family-friendly rendition of Jeff Carson’s "The Year the Reindeer Ran Amok." Ever wondered what Santa does when Rudolph mashes his nose and the rest of the team comes down with the flu? He heads to a Texas bunkhouse, of course! Discover how a string of flying mules—led by the formidable Jezebel—saved Christmas with a bit of magic dust and a whole lot of forward thrust.

The celebration continues as Dan Eastmond shares a beloved family tradition: Eugene Field’s 1885 classic, "Jest 'Fore Christmas." It’s a timeless, wink-and-a-nod look at a young boy’s sudden transformation into an "angel child" just in time to stay on Santa’s "Nice" list.

From rooftop-hopping mules to the struggle of being a "good boy" for just one month a year, this episode is packed with Christmas cheer, storytelling magic, and Western charm.

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