In which a search for Christmas pine boughs leads to a stuck car, an encounter with evil, and the discovery of a Book: a true and complete history of Klaus, sometimes called Santa Claus. Are you brave enough to listen?

Author Tim Slover narrates.

Ep. 1: Pine Boughs

BYUradio presents The Christmas Chronicles, a Christmas story for radio that captures the magic and mystery of everyone’s favorite Yuletide character—Santa Claus. Commissioned by BYU Broadcasting, author Tim Slover’s work finally reveals “a true and complete history of Santa.”

The series originated in accounts of the astonishing life and activities of Santa, recalled and told by the author, Tim Slover, to his children over the years. It all started with a strictly scientific answer to a child’s classic question: “How does Santa deliver all those toys all over the world in just one night?” That’s the query that unlocked the grand adventure to keep the magic in and the cynicism of the world at bay.

Written by: Tim Slover
Narrated by: Tim Slover and Richard Johnstone
Music by: Robert Rowberry
Technical Producer: Jacqueline Tateishi
Producer: Judith Olauson Tourney
Production Assistance: Juan Mijares
Executive Producer: Walter B. Rudolph

Kids & Family

Stories for Kids

In which a victory in the epic Battle of the Demon and the Reindeer means Klaus can keep the spirit of Christmas alive. But for how long, listener? I’m afraid that’s up to you and me. Spread the word!

Tim Slover and Richard Johnstone narrate.

Ep. 8: The Word

In which the demon that was Rolf Eckhof strikes the True North hard, and now nothing will be the same again. But from the loss a new hero emerges. Can this little scarlet reindeer really save Christmas?

Richard Johnstone narrates.

Ep. 7: Be of Good Cheer

In which Klaus finally solves the problems of Christmas deliveries through the physics of the True North. Marvels meet him when he first circumnavigates the globe, but the biggest one awaits him at Castle Noël.

Richard Johnstone narrates.

Ep. 6: Of Space and Time

In which St. Nicholas and the Council lead Klaus to the True North and his new home at Castle Noël, where he and Anna will tarry without age or illness. A surprise waits for them at the gate. Richard Johnstone narrates.

Ep. 5: The Green Council Convenes

In which years fly by, and Klaus feels his life fading one Christmas Eve—until he unknowingly unleashes the Magic that unlocks a great secret. Meanwhile at home, tragedy strikes.

Richard Johnstone narrates.

Ep. 1: Pine Boughs

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