We know that this time of year can add extra stress to your family as you live through a busy calendar and lots of Christmas prep work.
The Morning Thing wants to help! We want to add more JOLLY to your Holly Jolly 25!
Here is a list of Christmas Jokes for Kids from imom.com
Take a minute, share a few of these with your family and friends, and LAUGH!
Laughter and having FUN is SO important during the holidays.
We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
One great perk of the holiday season is finding the time to laugh and have fun with our family and friends. For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite funny memories from Christmas.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy, Eric, Xander and Josiah or click on the link below.
December can feel overwhelming for families. Gifts to buy and wrap, cards to send, cookies to bake, houses to clean, decorations to hang, and recitals to attend—just when one task is finished, another takes its place.
This season, consider moving something down the list and adding one simple but powerful practice: Christmas prayer. Taking time to pray—daily or even weekly—can help you stay focused on what truly matters. Prayer brings peace, eases stress, and shifts the focus away from perfection and toward joy.
The iMOM Christmas Prayers is designed to help you do just that. Each prayer centers on meaningful themes like joy, peace, and hope, paired with a Bible verse that connects those words to the life of Jesus. It’s a gentle reminder of the gifts we already have—today and every day.
These prayers are perfect for kids, too, and come in three beautifully designed options. If you’re looking for ways to pray together as a family, check out iMOM’s 10 Ways to Teach Your Child to Pray for simple, encouraging ideas.
Click HERE to see the complete list from iMOM!
Food For The Hungry LIVE and Drive Day on December 12, 2025 was one to remember! From start to finish, the day was filled with generosity, celebration, and community spirit.
Click HERE to hear comments from those associated with the broadcast!
By the end of Drive Day, an incredible $260,465 had been raised along with 12.5 truckloads of food—a powerful reminder of what happens when Knox County comes together. Donors, volunteers, and grant recipients all played a part in making the day such a success, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
To relive the highlights, be sure to watch the recap video created by FFTH volunteer Ben Slater, which perfectly captures the energy and heart behind the event.
Looking ahead, our 2025 Drive Goal is $340,000, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Want to learn more or help make an impact?
Click HERE to learn more about Food For The Hungry!
Food For The Hungry Live and Drive Day is happening today (12/12)!
Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director, and Kathy Brechler, Executive Director of Food For The Hungry, talk about what today looks like.
They share where most of the funds will be going and how you can get involved. They also give other details about the live broadcast.
For more information about today click HERE!
To watch the live broadcast click HERE!
Sheryl O’Neil is the Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg, and she joins WNZR to let us know about their ministry and Food For The Hungry!
Sheryl talks about economic challenges and why it is more important that ever to give. She also tells us about ISS, including their biggest needs and their Christmas Wreath Auction!
Click HERE to learn more about Interchurch Social Services!
Kelly Jaeger works with WRP CPAs and is also the treasurer for the Food For The Hungry board!
Kelly goes over all of the amazing ways to give and the impact that giving has on the community. She also highlights the donations staying local and how far your dollar can really go.
Click HERE for more info on WRP CPAs!
Captain Christine Moretz joins us and talks about the Salvation Army and Food For The Hungry!
She highlights the Salvations Army’s new building as well as what they can do with just a single dollar. Captain Christine also shares about what can happen when generosity is a priority and how amazing it can be if you choose to help.
To learn more about the Salvation Army click HERE!
WNZR’s Holly Jolly 25 kicks off on Monday, 12/1. For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite Christmas songs.
Today on the Morning Thing we got the chance to talk with many of our fellow staff members!
The Big Blue Crew shared what they are thankful for on this special holiday. We are thankful for YOU! Thanks for listening and supporting WNZR! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rise and Shine 