Since 2011, Rob Martinez has produced holiday music specials for WBOI. “The Nights Before Christmas” features selections from his collection of Christmas music - one of the largest privately owned collections in the United States.
2026, HERE WE GO!
Our twelfth annual all-request "Christmas In July" show will take place Thursday, July 22 from 8 PM to midnight EDT.
HOW TO REQUEST YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY SONG:
Facebook: Facebook.com/NightsBeforeChristmas (click on cover photo)
Bluesky: nightsbeforexmas.bsky.social (click on the pinned post)
Via Email: NightsBeforeChristmas@gmail.com (send us a voice memo - "Hi, this is __(first name)___ from __(hometown)__ and I want to hear __(artist/title or title/artist)__. We may use it on the air!)
Please leave the following details:
1.) ARTIST
2.) TITLE OF SONG
3.) YOUR HOMETOWN
One request per listener - the deadline to request a song is Monday, July 20 at midnight EDT.
Share this with a friend/co-worker/acquaintance who loves Christmas music...and connect with our social media pages for updates!
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