I wanted to read aloud to the children on Christmas Eve. I wanted to leave them with visions of sugar plums. Well, I wanted to give them the gift of a story. And that’s just what I did.
Last March when the pandemic hit and everything shut down, I created a YouTube Channel. Every day I would read aloud one picture book and one chapter in our chapter reading book. By doing so, I was able to give children a sense of normalcy during a chaotic time.
Today I went back to our YouTube Channel and read aloud two different Christmas books.
“The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg has become a classic story. While the movie is excellent, the book is superior.
“The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree” by Gloria Houston is perhaps my favorite. It is a true story and takes place in the Appalachian Mountains. This is a longer story, and well worth the read. Grab a tissue, sit back, and enjoy this Christmas Eve tale.
I can’t imagine giving anything better than the gift of reading aloud wonderful books.
Merry Christmas,
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
How lovely 💜💜💜
Thank you, Ritu!
What a wonderful gift!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Thank you, Darlene! Merry Christmas to you. 🎄🥰
I will listen to your stories, Jennie, and enjoy them because I’m a kid, too. Jennie, since we haven’t been with our grandkids for a year, what would you recommend I do to ‘read them a bedtime story’, create a YouTube channel, as you did? If I did, can I keep it private so only they can see it? Come to think of it, I already have a channel where I did my memorizing poems a few years ago. But I would like to keep the story reading private if that’s possible.
Thanks, Steve. Aren’t we the lucky ones to still be kids? I would recommend a YouTube channel to read aloud. In that way, it is easy for them to listen when it works for them. Also, they can go back to YouTube and listen over and over again. Yes, you can keep it private. Win-win. Best to you, Steve.
Thanks, Jennie!
You’re welcome, Steve!
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Thank you!
I am excited to listen to your stories. After all, I am a child at heart. Have a very Merry Christmas!
I am a child, too. Thank you, Maggie! Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas!
How wonderful, Jennie! I’ll be listening to your stories and hopefully sharing with our Grandsons too. Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much, Deborah! 🎄
I just listened to both readings and enjoyed them very much, each magical in its own way!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the stories, Liz. Thank you for listening, as the second one was long.
You’re welcome, Jennie. I’m on vacation, so I can indulge myself in listening to good stories.
Yahoo!🎄
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Beautiful, Jennie. Merry Christmas. 🎄
Thank you, John. Merry Christmas to you.🎄
That was a lovely thing to do. Merry Christmas, Jennie.
Thanks so much, Dan. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Please give Maddie extra Christmas treats.
thanks so much for this, Jennie. happy Christmas to all –
You’re welcome, Beth. Merry Christmas to you.🎄
You are a storyteller extraordinaire Jennie!
That is so kind to say, Kim. Thank you!
How wonderful. What a wonderful gift you have! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you.
And a very nice Christmas gift it is, Jennie. All the best to you.
Thank you, Anneli. Best to you!
Such a great blessing and gift this is for children! Well done!
Thank you!
Thank you for reading them to me too. 🙂
I hope you have a joyful and peaceful day tomorrow, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Aww.. I’m so glad you enjoyed the stories. My grandmother Nan grew up like this and also close by. Best to you, Pete. You are a dear friend.
Wonderful, Jennie! 🎄 Merry Christmas! xo
Thank you, Bette! 🎄
You are a very special person, Jennie!
That’s so nice, GP. Thank you. Love the pic. 🙂
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Both great selections, Jennie!
Thank you, Becky!
A Beautiful gift Jennie. Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Carla.
I already loved both of these books, Jennie, and I’m not surprised you chose them. You have an excellent and soothing reading voice. I just know the kids love your natural enthusiasm.
Thanks so much, Pete. I didn’t hold the books up as I read, which is quite different. Of course my voice sounds different to me. I’m glad it is soothing. May enthusiasm always be my hallmark. 🙂
So special. Thank you. Loved it
I’m so glad! 🥰
Beautiful stories… thank you!
They never grow old or loose their wonder. 🙂
You read beautifully, Jennie. Two great stories.
That’s so nice to say, Robbie. Thank you.