Dorktales Podcast: Episode 58
Holiday Story
‘Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly
‘Tis the season of good cheer and you, dear listeners, are our reason to be merry! Once Upon a Times’ traditional hedgehog holiday has almost begun—but before the festivities commence, Mr. Redge has invited the Folktale Forest’s Society of Bards and Balladeers to give you a glimpse into the magic of Jolly Holly Day. So, with narrative expressions of joy and great glee they present the poem, ’Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly.
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode was inspired by “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” to describe a holiday tradition from our imaginative land of Once Upon a Time. It demonstrates another important form of storytelling: the narrative poem. Poetry is a form of self-expression and it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us.
Holiday Song in This Episode!
The music featured in this episode is from the folk tune, Jolly Holly Hedgehog Holiday, written by Molly Murphy. Add it to your holiday music playlist!
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Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter and Show Producer: Molly Murphy
Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton
Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin
Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini
Jolly Holly Hedgehog
Time to get into the lore of Jolly Holly, a special holiday passed down through the generations of Folktale Forest hedgehogs. It’s a day of gratitude, joyful moments and sharing the memories that make hearts sing. Check out last year’s episode “Jolly Holly Hedgehog,” for a celebration of holiday traditions and appearances from some of our favorite podfriends.
Special Guest Contributors
Some of our Season 3 special guest voice actors, storytellers and podcast creators came back in character as members of the Folktale Forest’s Society of Bards and Balladeers to recite our holiday poem. Meet their characters in these stories:
- Eric O’Keeffe | Sherlock Nettlesbee, the famous squirrel detective: https://jonincharacter.com/mary-had-a-little-yes-and/
- Erika Ludwig | Isabella, the book-loving bear: https://jonincharacter.com/pura-belpre/
- Sabrina Glow | Alice, the girl who discovered Wonderland: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/
- Chanel Tsang | Serena, the caring capybara: https://jonincharacter.com/big-bads-big-feelings/
- Melissa Victor | Rapunzel, the STEM Princess: https://jonincharacter.com/rapunzel/