Do you hear what we hear? The sounds of the season are coming in loud and clear, and we’ve got the perfect playlists, audiobooks, and videos to share with those who are feeling festive. No matter what the holiday season may look like for you this year, this roundup of the best things to listen to and watch this holiday season is certain to get you into the holly, jolly spirit.
Sync up your AfterShokz headphones and check out the top things to watch and listen to during the holidays.
Listen To Our Holiday Playlist
Whether you’re hosting a small and socially-distant holiday gathering or you need some motivation to get you through your holiday grocery shopping errands, a little music is always a great way to get into the merry mood.
Cue up our Soundz Of Joy Spotify playlist and groove to a variety of songs, including holiday classics and new favourites alike. In the spirit of potluck season, members of our AfterShokz Team each included their own favourite songs in this playlist to add a personal touch to your new favourite holiday soundtrack. Go on––find out what joy sounds like when you pair your AfterShokz OpenMove headphones and press play!
Play A Holiday Audiobook or Holiday Podcast
“Hanukkah Bear” by Eric Kimmel - Settle in with the kiddos and enjoy a Hanukkah story that all ages will love. “Hanukkah Bear” is a heartwarming story about an unlikely pairing between a grandma and a bear and their time together during the Jewish holiday of light. Play the audiobook from Audible to hear about how the duo light the menorah, play dreidel, and eat latkes to learn more about Hanukkah in storytime-style.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens - Revisit this iconic Christmas story in a new way when you tune into the audiobook version available on Audible. Narrator Peter Batchelor spins the tale about the grumpy main character Ebenezer Scrooge overcoming his melancholy and tapping into his Christmas spirit thanks to some helpful ghosts who visit him on Christmas Eve. No matter your age, this traditional tale is the perfect holiday listen.
Christmas Past Podcast - Get your daily dose of holiday nostalgia when you tune into this popular holiday podcast from narrator and host, Brian Earl. Christmas Past recounts some of the most famous and lesser-known stories and folklore of the season with a historical twist.
Discover the origins of time-old tales and sink a little deeper into the spirit of the season. The best part? The podcast delivers Christmas content right to your open ears year-round, so you can always join in on the merrymaking!
Watch A Classic Holiday Movie
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966) - This beloved Christmas short animated by none other than Dr. Seuss himself has a special place in the holiday film canon. Check your local cable listing for showtimes or stream the vintage television program from a mobile device with your AfterShokz Air headphones connected.
“Home Alone” (1990) - Actor Macaulay Culkin stars in this family-friendly comedy about a young boy who accidentally gets left behind on a family Christmas trip and in turn must keep watch over the house all alone. Stream this film on Amazon Prime or GooglePlay and get ready to fa la la-laugh nonstop.
“Frosty the Snowman” (1969) - Whether you’re young or young at heart, this American television film is sure to be an all-time favourite. The iconic story of Frosty the Snowman comes to life with sing-along tunes and whimsical animation. Watch the 26-minute short film for free on YouTube with the help of your paired AfterShokz OpenMove headphones or check your local cable listings to see when to set your DVR!
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