EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 7 MIN

Christmas Aunts

from Ririro.com - Short Stories · host Ririro

"Christmas Aunts" by Kate Gannett Wells is a short essay-style piece that celebrates the unique place of aunts — married and unmarried alike — in the fabric of family life and Christmas giving. Wells explores what makes a gift truly meaningful, arguing that it is character and genuine affection, not wealth or obligation, that creates the spirit of giving. From a wealthy woman's check to a poor aunt's hand-knitted garters and a single carnation, she illuminates the quiet devotion woven into everyday acts of care.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ririro-com-short-stories--6577582/support.

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