The Night Before Christmas

Today's episode is a story about a poor soldier written for you by Hans Christian Andersen. He gains a magical tinderbox that summons three powerful dogs who bring him wealth and secretly carry a princess to him at night. Find out what happens when the King and Queen discover thi ... Show More

This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Mr. Rat and His Lovely Daughter! Sakura's father is very excited for her to marry the strongest around, and he thinks her future husband should be the sun! But Sakura already kno ... Show More

Surprise! Our Traditional Bonus episode about the origins of Mrs. Claus, here for your listening pleasure on Christmas morning. Preview it before you share with the North Pole true believers in your life - and have a great holiday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More

In this last week before Christmas, we’re bringing you not one, but two episodes filled with mysterious and sometimes downright creepy occurrences, all of which happened over the festive period. So, plug in your earphones, maybe grab yourself a glass of mulled wine, sit back, rel ... Show More

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Granny MacDuff reads the classic Christmas poem on this Christmas Eve. What will Santa and his reindeer bring? Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 

Embark on a wondrous journey through the enchanting story of Christmas with "This Magic Christmas Night." This captivating children's book transports young readers into the heart of the timeless tale of the birth of Jesus, bringing the magic of the season to life. This books is a ... Show More

Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this gorgeous deluxe storybook retelling of the beloved Christmas special!Christmas is almost here, which means ice-skating, Christmas carols, and sparkly lights everywhere—even on Snoopy’s doghouse! Every ... Show More

Katrina reads the Christmas poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas," by Clement Clarke Moore. You can read the transcript on www.katrinahao.com. 

<p>Happy Hornydays everyone! We're back with another celebration of the winter solstice and the corresponding need to cuddle up with someone to keep warm. Come with us to a Christmas village where a Christmas cop hooks up with a Christmas cop-out.</p> <p>Our theme music was compo ... Show More

This one was such a joy to make. It is such a beautifully crafted rhyme and it becomes more apparent each time you read it. I&apos;ve created a kind of mash-up with the beautiful hymn Angels we Have Heard on High (see credit below). It&apos;s my favourite piece of Christmas music ... Show More