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        <itunes:summary>Musician George Tintura delves into the meaning behind the best known songs in the English-speaking world. Also known as &#34;Mister Christmas,&#34; George explains the &#34;why&#34; behind the songs that keep coming back year after year.</itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:title>Easter Special: God So Loved the World</itunes:title>
                <title>Easter Special: God So Loved the World</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Happy Easter! Straight from John 3:16, we explore John Stainer&#39;s sacred masterpiece, &#34;God So Loved the World.&#34; Rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ!</p><p>You can hear my own recording of this piece on Spotify, wherever you download your music, or at https://GeorgeTintura.com</p>]]></description>
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                <itunes:title>Palm Sunday Special: Hallelujah!</itunes:title>
                <title>Palm Sunday Special: Hallelujah!</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:title>What Child is This?</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Join me as I explore how this traditional melody started as a ballad of unrequited love was transformed into an expression of deep wonder at the Nativity. You&#39;ll be humming this beautiful tune to yourself all day long!</p><p>Full video at <span>https://youtu.be/FpsVWp5mouU</span></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Join me as I explore how this traditional melody started as a ballad of unrequited love was transformed into an expression of deep wonder at the Nativity. You&amp;#39;ll be humming this beautiful tune to yourself all day long!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video at &lt;span&gt;https://youtu.be/FpsVWp5mouU&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:36:46 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>O Come, O Come, Emmanuel</itunes:title>
                <title>O Come, O Come, Emmanuel</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This song is an ancient plea that lingers through centuries of longing. Join me as I explore the roots and deeper meaning behind this medieval classic.</p><p><br></p><p>Full video at https://youtu.be/Pu45-ovu5Lg</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This song is an ancient plea that lingers through centuries of longing. Join me as I explore the roots and deeper meaning behind this medieval classic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video at https://youtu.be/Pu45-ovu5Lg&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:07:36 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Christmas Song</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>George Tintura</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>This song suggests that warmth is as much a practice as it is a feeling. Join me as I explore the magic that welcomes back this heartfelt classic year after year!</p><p>Full video at https://youtu.be/FUt1dSPB-60</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This song suggests that warmth is as much a practice as it is a feeling. Join me as I explore the magic that welcomes back this heartfelt classic year after year!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video at https://youtu.be/FUt1dSPB-60&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:23:56 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Still, Still, Still</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Tranquility is its own reward</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Tranquility is its own reward! Some songs move us forward, while others hold us steady. Join me as I explore the deeper meaning behind this poetic lullaby and beautiful Austrian melody.</p><p>Full video at: https://youtu.be/SsIN7kY-JG8</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Tranquility is its own reward! Some songs move us forward, while others hold us steady. Join me as I explore the deeper meaning behind this poetic lullaby and beautiful Austrian melody.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video at: https://youtu.be/SsIN7kY-JG8&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:42:32 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Parting Glass</itunes:title>
                <title>The Parting Glass</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>George Tintura</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Goodbyes can be the truest measure of fellowship. Join me as I explore the importance of ceremony when parting company from friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Full video available here: https://youtu.be/YKyV5Jy2oXI</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Goodbyes can be the truest measure of fellowship. Join me as I explore the importance of ceremony when parting company from friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video available here: https://youtu.be/YKyV5Jy2oXI&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:57:33 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>I&#39;ll Be Home For Christmas</itunes:title>
                <title>I&#39;ll Be Home For Christmas</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>George Tintura</itunes:author>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Does distance measure miles/kilometers? Or does it measure longing? Check out the deeper meaning behind this perennial hit with me as we discover why we still listen!</p><p><br></p><p>Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlyCvzqUHFQ</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Does distance measure miles/kilometers? Or does it measure longing? Check out the deeper meaning behind this perennial hit with me as we discover why we still listen!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlyCvzqUHFQ&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:18:51 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Blue Christmas</itunes:title>
                <title>Blue Christmas</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>George Tintura</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Join me as I explore the difference between the sparkle and the truth of Christmas time!</p><p>Full video at https://youtu.be/MPBlDfc50nI</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Join me as I explore the difference between the sparkle and the truth of Christmas time!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full video at https://youtu.be/MPBlDfc50nI&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Wexford Carol</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>George Tintura</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>One melody. One county. One message. Join me as I unpack the meaning behind this beautiful piece of Christmas tradition!</p><p>Full video at https://youtu.be/gNbp17HX-64</p>]]></description>
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                <title>Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas</title>

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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Songs in Season, George delves into the real meaning of this holiday classic and answers why it relates so well to so many.</p>]]></description>
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