Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries

As we get ready for Christmas, we bring you two original old time radio Christmas plays featuring Sherlock Holmes. First up is The Night Before Christmas. On Christmas, one of Moriarity’s henchmen switches Christmas sacks with Dr. Watson when both are dressed as Santa Claus. Sherlock Holmes has to catch the thief and save Watson and the kids at a Christmas party. Original Air Date: December 24, 1945 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson Next up is The Adventure of the Christmas Bride. Sherlock Holmes is invited to spend the holidays with a family that needs him to ensure that a family curse doesn't prevent a wedding from occurring. Original Air Date: December 21, 1947 Originating from New York Starring: John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson Patreon Supporter of the Day: Adrianne, Patreon supporter since January 2017. Support the show on a one-time basis at Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at Give us a call at 208-991-4783

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Holmes for the Holiday: Two Christmas Mysteries is an episode from Christmas Old Time Radio Detective Stories by Adam Graham.

This episode is 66:00 long.

This episode was published on Dec 21, 2025.

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