Little Merry Christmas

audiobook

Little Merry Christmas

by Winifred Arnold

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:25
2

I THE SURPRISE PACKAGE

5:29
3

II PANCAKES FOR TWO

10:30
4

III THE NEW HOUSEKEEPER

8:33
5

IV HUNTING FOR THE PIE-MAKER

13:32
6

V THE TURNOVER GOES TO SCHOOL

10:50
7

VI MRS. EM. TO THE RESCUE

9:15
8

VII EXIT “OLD GROUCHY GRUFF”

13:01
9

VIII UNCLE LEM’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

16:28
10

IX MERRY CHRISTMAS FINDS THE HAPPY NEW YEAR

14:24

Description

A snow‑laden train station becomes the stage for a quirky holiday mix‑up, where a burly conductor delivers a brown‑coated girl who claims to be a “surprise package” bound for her Uncle Lemuel. The villagers gathered around a white‑washed stove argue over a missing bundle, while the newcomer’s red‑bowed hat sparks laughter and curiosity. Her story of missionary parents, a sudden school closure, and a hurried journey to spend Christmas with family sets a lively, heart‑warming tone.

As the bus driver and station‑master shuffle mail bags and jokes, the small community reveals a tapestry of characters—noisy drivers, bemused elders, and a determined teen who insists she’s not a child at all. Their banter paints a picture of a close‑knit village bracing for a festive night, where simple acts of kindness turn everyday chores into Christmas magic. Listeners will be drawn into the cheerful confusion, eager to see how the surprise visit reshapes the holiday routine.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (98K characters)

Release date

2026-04-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

WA

Winifred Arnold

1874–1923

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