Christmas in Storyland

In a quiet log‑cabin nestled among Michigan’s evergreen woods, two sisters spend their autumn days dreaming up Christmas cheer. Seven‑year‑old Beatrice and nine‑year‑old Josephine turn simple games—like decorating stockings in July—into joyous rituals, singing and laughing atop the tall cedar gate posts as trains rumble by. Their heartfelt plans for the perfect present for their mother reveal a world where imagination turns everyday moments into holiday magic.

Just before the holiday arrives, the postmaster brings an unexpected parcel: a large framed photograph of the girls perched on their beloved gate posts, captured by a stranger on a passing train. The mysterious gift sparks wonder and questions—how did the picture appear, and what surprise does it hold for their mother? As the sisters stare at the image, the promise of a special Christmas begins to take shape, inviting listeners into a tale of innocence, mystery, and the true spirit of the season.