Christmas Stories

Tobias Sturt

Merry and magical stories that take Christmas seriously (or as seriously as it should be taken, which is both not at all and entirely too much). 24 episodes of a new Christmas story for adults read aloud every December - an audiobook advent calendar.

There are already many different stories. There’s the unlikely steampunk Adventure Calendar of Mr Timothy Hope, the story of the little girl Lydia, her family and friends and the Apartment Store, the madcap murder mystery of The Deadvent Calendar, the report of an harassed government wizard on An All Too Magical Christmas, the strange experiences of Mr Benedict Nail among The Ghosts of Christmas Presents.

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The Last Resort

Christmas Stories

10/31/22 • 11 min

A story for Halloween, written in 2022

Inspired by a visit to Porthcawl in South wales, where they really have tarmacked over the beach - although I don't know whether they have a little local god keeping the town alive (apart from my friends Will & Jo - who live there and *are* gods)

The music is: 'Thinking Music' by Kevin MacLeod (https://filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music)

Effects from Freesound : Timbre, Julien Nicolas, NLM, Yarmonics kyles, nebulousflynn, 7778

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 23

Christmas Stories

12/23/21 • 9 min

Chapter 23: In which Mr Benedict Nail decides that, after all, he really does like Christmas, neighbours and musicAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 22

Christmas Stories

12/22/21 • 9 min

Chapter 22: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers that the spirits have done it all in one nightAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 21

Christmas Stories

12/21/21 • 9 min

Chapter 21: In which Mr Benedict Nail is finally reunited with the present he so carelessly discardedAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 20

Christmas Stories

12/20/21 • 10 min

Chapter 20: In which Mr Benedict Nail goes on a dangerous mission and is reminded why he has never done this beforeAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 19

Christmas Stories

12/19/21 • 9 min

Chapter 19: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers a secret, glorious haven amongst all the nonsenseAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 18

Christmas Stories

12/18/21 • 9 min

Chapter 18: In which Mr Benedict Nail rides out with a goblin king - much against his better judgementAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 16

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12/16/21 • 10 min

Chapter 16: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers that maybe he should try and organise his nonsense drawer some dayAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Ghosts of Christmas Presents - Chapter 14

Christmas Stories

12/14/21 • 10 min

Chapter 14: In which Mr Benedict Nail regains at least some of his sensesAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/christmas-stories/id342644159)Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/ruritania)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christmasserial)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh_qRDlz4ukgQJBoV_2ALA)Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-adventure-calendar-of-mr-timothy-hope)Google Podcasts (shorturl.at/fpEWZ) Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Elf Service - Episode 1

Christmas Stories

12/01/22 • 14 min

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.

The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).

The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-santa-claus-man-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-jazz-age-con-man-and-the-invention-of-christmas-in-new-york/9781493049158)

Gluck was an entrepreneur (a slightly shady one at that) in pre-WWI New York, who started a charity taking letters written to Santa Claus and finding wealthy Manhattanites to answer them with presents. And there my story starts diverging (fairly dramatically) from real life.

I've also been reading Crying the News, a history of America's news boys (https://uk.bookshop.org/books/crying-the-news-a-history-of-america-s-newsboys-9780197533338/9780197533338), which I discovered via the You're Wrong About podcast: https://yourewrongabout.buzzsprout.com/1112270/6500155

The Christmas Stories podcast is hosted on Acast and we also have a Substack newsletter. You can find out about both at christmasstories.co.uk

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How many episodes does Christmas Stories have?

Christmas Stories currently has 200 episodes available.

What topics does Christmas Stories cover?

The podcast is about Narrative, Society & Culture, Story, Christmas, Storytelling, Podcasts and Audiobook.

What is the most popular episode on Christmas Stories?

The episode title 'The Last Resort' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Christmas Stories?

The average episode length on Christmas Stories is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Christmas Stories released?

Episodes of Christmas Stories are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Christmas Stories?

The first episode of Christmas Stories was released on Dec 1, 2017.

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