Christmas Special 2020

The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 1974 special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions.

Not really gathered and really very distanced.
Our second annual Christmas Special.
This year we look at the Rankin Bass Christmas TV Special called, “The Year Without a Santa Claus”.
How could it be Christmas without Santa? What if Santa got sick and sniffly and could not deliver presents?
How could it be Christmas if we can’t gather with friends and family?

We’re about to find out.

Merry Christmas to all!

Referenced in this episode

Mall Santas – The Washington Post, November 25, 2020

Tasting Notes

Cupboard Master Ken Bell makes a lovely “snowball” cocktail for the crew.

2 shots Advocaat
Squeeze of lime juice
Cold sparkling lemonade
Cinnamon sticks for stirring (optional)

Add the Advocaat and lime juice to a glass and mix to combine.
Top up the glass with cold sparkling lemonade.
Stir with a cinnamon stick if desired.