Scurryfunge, Yule-Hole, and Grinch: Christmas Words with Grace Tierney

What in the world is a "scurryfunge"? Have you ever used a Yule-hole? What is the history and story behind names like "Grinch" and "Ebenezer Scrooge"? If you've ever wondered about such things, then you're in luck! Because today my guest is author, word expert, and Christmas enthusiast Grace Tierney. She hails from beautiful Ireland, and is the author of a brand new book called "Words Christmas Gave Us" and it's a fun look at many of the yuletide words, names, foods and phrases we use that have their inspiration because of Christmas! We also talk a bit about A Christmas Carol and which version we think is the best. (Spoiler alert: we agree!) You won't want to miss this fun and educational episode! Find Grace online: Books by Grace Tierney: Words Christmas Gave Us Words the Vikings Gave Us Words the Sea Gave Us How to Get Your Name in the Dictionary Modern Words with Old Roots Ways to support the show: Rate and review: Buy me a coffee? Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: Logo shirt designs: Contact Me: facebook: instagram: twitter: youtube: email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

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Scurryfunge, Yule-Hole, and Grinch: Christmas Words with Grace Tierney is an episode from A Cozy Christmas Podcast by ArtK.

This episode is 58:39 long.

This episode was published on Nov 18, 2025.

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