In this first story of the new year, let us listen to the thoughts of one of the great writers of the 20th century. Enjoy Kahlil Gibran's thoughts on marriage, children and pleasure – beautiful prose to put you to sleep gently, and it is followed by soft waves. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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This classic tale of a special toy and the trials he faces proves again why the stories of Hans Christian Andersen will always stand the test of time, just like the heart of our tin hero. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Whether you await the arrival of Père Noel, Sinterklaas or good ol' Santa, this timeless classic is a story that resonates and stirs the hearts and memories of young and old alike. Some relaxation to start, plus the story behind the story. A Merry (or Happy) Christmas to you from me and my friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Over 100 years ago, an eight-year-old girl wrote to the editor of a New York City newspaper with a question: Is Santa Claus real? This is the story of how that letter and its famous, beautiful response - which you will also hear - came to be. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Effie is a ten-year-old girl who has everything a child could want - except the spirit of Christmas in her heart. After she reads a Dickens classic and experiences a vivid dream, that all changes in this lovely tale of gratitude and generosity. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Long have the Wise Men been believed to have started the idea of giving presents at Christmas. But this couple's mixup could very well have spelled the end of that whole tradition. Oh my.... Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Join me for this beautiful story set around Christmastime in the forests of Germany where a little girl who lives with her grandmother holds great hopes that angels will bring her a Christmas gift. This tale brings into sharp focus the joy of appreciating what life gives us every day. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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This lovely story is about a little girl who helps an elf. He turns around and helps her become invisible, but is it a gift or a curse? She finds out – and so will you – in this beautiful tale set on Christmas Eve and morning. Enjoy Toinette and sweet dreams, mon ami! Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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In this retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fable, a tree yearns for everything it does not have, until he gets it and realizes he should have appreciated what he had. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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Do find something to snuggle and listen to this favourite tale of a boy's much-loved bunny who yearns to become real. It is a beautiful reminder always to look beneath the surface - in this case, the soft, furry fabric of the story's title. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com.

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