Christmas Every Day | Classic Sleep Story by William Dean Howells

Tonight on Chapter & Pillow, we settle in with William Dean Howells’ playful 1892 holiday story, Christmas Every Day. The tale follows a young girl who makes a wish to have Christmas happen every single day of the year. When her wish actually comes true, she quickly realizes that having constant holiday celebrations leads to some completely unexpected results. It is a sweet, lighthearted story that provides a wonderfully gentle escape for a busy mind. This soft, ad-free narration features slow pacing to help you quiet your thoughts, let go of the day, and drift off naturally. Behind the Story: William Dean Howells was one of the most influential editors of his time, and he was actually best friends with Mark Twain. The two authors loved to read their works aloud to each other to get feedback, and Twain famously said that Howells' writing style was so smooth and perfectly paced that it could make any reader feel completely at ease. Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙