Holiday Stories

Milo Finch discovers that the town of Brambly Brook has mysteriously lost the sound of Christmas jingles, and a glowing lantern inside his snowglobe seems to point him toward the Snowglobe Woods. With a small team, he crosses into a magical snowglobe realm, confronts the Quiet Wind that has been trapping laughter, songs, and bells inside the Echo Vault, and learns it’s stealing sound out of fear that joy will fade. Milo uses the lantern’s light to free the trapped sounds and helps transform the Quiet Wind into the Jingle Wind, restoring Christmas cheer—then the story ends with the town jingling again and “Merry Christmas” to the reader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Juniper Gray discovers Pinecone Hollow’s clocktower is tracking a missing Christmas Comet, and she, her dad, and her friend Ollie are led to an inventor’s abandoned workshop where they meet Comet-Unit Seven, a talking clockwork reindeer. They find Mr. Vellum injured near the sky’s “Gloom Knot” and learn the comet is trapped, so Juniper uses a heartfelt, giving wish to loosen the knot while the others power the Star Engine with a key to pull the comet back onto its path. The comet returns, the sky and town brighten, Mr. Vellum comes home, and Christmas feels warm and whole again—ending with “Merry Christmas.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In "The Turkey We Saved from Thanksgiving" by Marlene Bateman Sullivan, a family decides to save a live turkey from being eaten for Thanksgiving, choosing instead to keep it as a pet. The turkey, named Clem, becomes a beloved and funny addition to their household, showing affection and mischief in equal measure. Over time, the family learns that kindness and compassion can make the holiday even more meaningful than the traditional feast. Holiday Stories is brought to you by Sand&Sky. Based on clean and effective formulas, Sand and Sky skips the 10-step routines and crazy claims. Instead, they make easy-to-use skincare that really works. Sand and Sky knows that Aussie girls would rather be at the beach than in the bathroom. Wouldn’t you? Click ⁠HERE⁠ in the episode description and enter AUSSIE21 at checkout to save 20%! That's A U S S I E 2 1 to save 20%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by O. Henry, a kind old man treats a poor young man to a lavish Thanksgiving dinner every year out of tradition. When the old man falls ill one year, the young man, now weak and hungry, goes to eat anyway to keep up the ritual. In a twist of irony, the old man faints nearby from hunger, showing that their acts of charity and pride have quietly reversed their roles. Holiday Stories is brought to you by Sand&Sky. Based on clean and effective formulas, Sand and Sky skips the 10-step routines and crazy claims. Instead, they make easy-to-use skincare that really works. Sand and Sky knows that Aussie girls would rather be at the beach than in the bathroom. Wouldn’t you? Click ⁠HERE⁠ in the episode description and enter AUSSIE21 at checkout to save 20%! That's A U S S I E 2 1 to save 20%! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was Christmas Eve, and the North Pole was alive with activity. The elves in Santa’s workshop were putting the final touches on toys, the reindeer were stretching their legs in preparation for the night’s flight, and Mrs. Claus was baking her famous gingerbread cookies. Yet, in the middle of all the cheerful chaos, Santa Claus sat in his private study, eyes fixed on a glowing map spread across his desk.“Something’s not right,” Santa muttered, stroking his snowy beard.Jingles, Santa’s head elf, peeked into the room. “Is everything okay, boss? The sleigh’s loaded and ready to go!”Santa looked up, his blue eyes serious. “Jingles, I need you to take over the workshop for a bit. Christmas might be in trouble.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.