Don't Fall Asleep22 Dec 2023

3 Classic Christmas Stories To Fall Asleep With on Christmas Eve

Denizens of the night, welcome to a special episode of Christmas cheer, and levity.

Broadcasting live from a dim corner of Santa’s Workshop, I will be your guide as you drift off into restful slumber.

Tonight, instead of keeping you awake, I thought it might be nice to completely turn this thing on its head, and read you some sweet classic short stories by a fire! You may have heard these stories before, but if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat! First is the The Gift of the Magi, written by O’ Henry. It’s a humorous tale of the sacrifices we make for those we truly love. After that, we’ll hear one I discovered just this year: A Christmas Dream, written by Louisa M. Alcott. It’s the story of a little girl who comes to appreciate what she has and learns the wonder of giving to others through a fantastic dream on Christmas Eve, and a special surprise the following day. Finishing the collection, we’ll hear that familiar poem—A Visit from St.Nicholas, written by Clement Clarke Moore.

Usually I like to reappear after the stories for a final word, but tonight you’ll hear no more from me after this. After our stories, we shall hear a few hours of the sound of wind and snow outside the window, as we snuggle deeper under the blankets and sleep soundly. Before I go, I want to thank you for all your support this year—I’ve enjoyed reading your comments, and it’s my pleasure to entertain you. If I’ve managed to make you smile, or better yet leave the hallway light on, just once this year… then it was all worth it.

Enjoy.

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