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WJBR’s Christmas Flips Over The Years

Author Eric Johnson

WJBR’s Christmas flips over the years  have evolved a bit as the flip on average seems to be happening earlier in November than a decade ago!

Once again this year, WJBR played “Guess The Flip” with you, where the listener to guess the date and closest time to the flip wins $500!

Congrats to Debra from Maple Shade, NJ who guessed 10:03am on November 9, 2022.   Well we flipped at 10:02 and Debra was only a minute off and wins the $500!   If you played “Guess The Flip”, thanks for playing and listening!

Listener Laurie Lorraine Poist Hutchinson has been paying close attention to WJBR’s Christmas flips over the years!  So much so that she has a post it note with every date and time going back more than a decade!  She sent it to WJBR’s Mike Rossi and here is a photo of it!

WJBR's Christmas Flips Over The Years

Let’s take a look at those flip times and dates!

  • 11/14/11 3:00pm
  • 11/19/12 10:00am
  • 11/22/13 12:00pm
  • 11/20/14 9:00am
  • 11/19/15 2:00pm
  • 11/18/16 6:00am
  • 11/14/17 12:00am
  • 11/19/18 5:04pm
  • 11/18/19 6:00am
  • 11/3/20 6:05am–This is the earliest date we’ve ever done it.  It was in the middle of Covid and a very controversial election day.  We felt it was important to start spreading much needed cheer and joy that day!
  • 11/11/21 10:00am
  • 11/9/22 10:02am–This year’s flip was the second earliest we’ve done it and of course, it is received with mixed reviews.

WJBR is one of the nations originators of the non-stop Christmas music format.  We started the tradition of playing all Christmas music starting in November back in 2004.  It’s become Delaware Valley tradition!

WJBR signed on the air in January of 1957 and has been featuring Christmas music every year since then!

Thanks for being part of the joy and cheer!

WJBR's Christmas Flips Over The Years

8 Must Do Holiday Events Near Wilmington

Looking for holiday events near Wilmington?

It’s that time of year again, where we are all looking for fun holiday things to do, to get out and spend time with family and friends.  There’s nothing quite like the holiday season here in Delaware.  Sure, summer is fun and we look forward to the beautiful weather at our beaches, but there’s just something about the Christmas music, lights and decorations that warm the heart.

And we can’t forget how much excitement the Philadelphia Eagles bring to the season.  Especially this year!  Go Birds!

So, we decided to put together a list 12 Must Do Holiday Events Near Wilmington, so you can put them on your list.  These are some wonderful activities you might want to visit throughout the season.  We’re sure there are many more exciting events around our great state, this is just a sampling of some of the events that are closest to us right here in Wilmington. We’re are very fortunate to have places like Longwood Gardens and Wintherthur so close to home.

We certainly couldn’t call ourselves Delaware’s Christmas Station without providing you with all things Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  • Longwood Gardens Christmas

    Now thru January 7, 2024

    This holiday season, wrap yourself up in the warmth—and the chill—of A Longwood Christmas as we showcase the dramatically beautiful contrast of fire and ice.

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    A Longwood Christmas

    Cozy up to inviting fire pits, stroll through half-a-million lights, and relish the splendor of the season.

     

  • Holiday Lights Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad

    Select nights December 6, 2023 – December 30, 2023

    Enjoy a peaceful interlude at the end of the year with a 1-hour evening ride aboard our vintage train, which is covered in thousands of holiday lights.  Reservations suggested.  This excursion does not feature Santa Claus.

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    https://www.wwrr.com/ride/events/holiday-lights.aspx

  • Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad

    SOLD OUT FOR 2023

    Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa, when you can ride our train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.  Reservations suggested.

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    https://www.wwrr.com/ride/events/santa.aspx

  • Holiday Season at Nemours Estate

    Ever since 1910, when Mr. and Mrs. duPont began living in their newly built mansion, the holiday season has been a festive time at Nemours. The Christmas decorations at the Nemours Mansion are often inspired by the architecture of the home, the customs of the duPonts or the French influence.

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    Nemours Estate

    Explore the elegance of a 77-room Mansion, a Chauffeur's Garage with vintage automobiles, and 200-acres of French-inspired formal gardens, grounds, and woodlands. Programs, contests, and more all month long to highlight the duPont's love of dogs. Tour the festive displays in the 77-room Mansion, Chauffeur's Garage and select areas of the gardens.

  • Holidays at Hagley

    Now – January 1, 2024

    Holidays at Hagley returns with the theme, “Treasures and Traditions,” and will feature Holiday Home and Garden Tours, the sixth-annual Gingerbread House Contest, Santa Day, Holiday Nights Tours, and more.

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    Holidays at Hagley - November 24 through January 1

    Visit Hagley this winter and tour the du Pont family home decorated for the holidays, take a selfie in Santa's Workshop, and marvel at the gingerbread houses.

  • Yuletide House Tours at Winterthur

    Now – January 7, 2024

    Experience a celebration of American elegance in holiday style, inspired by Ann Lowe: American Couturier. This year’s Yuletide Tour features custom fashion by local designers Shawn Pinckney and Asata Maisé Beeks, whose creations reflect the history of Winterthur and the design sensibilities of Henry Francis du Pont and Ann Lowe. Explore the house decorated in all its finery with our signature traditions, including the show-stopping Dried-Flower Tree, and artistic Christmas trees inspired by Ann Lowe gowns.

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    Yuletide House Tour - Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

    Experience a celebration of American elegance in holiday style, inspired by Ann Lowe: American Couturier. This year's Yuletide Tour features custom fashion by local designers Shawn Pinckney and Asata Maisé Beeks, ... Continue reading "Yuletide House Tour"

     

  • The First State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Copeland Hall at The Grand

    December 16th – 23rd

    Join Delaware’s professional ballet company on the magical journey through the Land of Sweets in this sparkling production on the main stage.

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    The Nutcracker - First State Ballet Theatre

    A ballet in two acts Music by PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Choreography by PASHA KAMBALOV and KRISTINA KAMBALOV after LEV IVANOV and MARIUS PETIPA Costumes by LISA DVORKINA, TRACI EIZEMBER, JOANNE EPSTEIN, PAIGE OBARA, BENEFIS COSTUMES, THEATRE BALLET-PREMIER Premiere: December 18, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre, St.

  • Luminature at The Philadelphia Zoo

    Now – January 6, 2024

    LumiNature is back for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at our biggest and brightest holiday light show yet.

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