Season's Readings – Christmas Stories and Holiday Tales

Season’s Readings is your fireside refuge from life’s troubles — a curated collection of timeless holiday tales read by Don McDonald.

In this episode, we feature Three Thanksgiving Kisses by William Dean Howells, a tender 19th-century story about love, humility, and gratitude in a small New England home.

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Three Thanksgiving Kisses was written by William Dean Howells (1837–1920), the “Dean of American Letters.” As editor of The Atlantic Monthly and a lifelong friend of Mark Twain, Howells championed realism in American fiction — finding truth and beauty in everyday lives.

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In this beloved O. Henry tale, two men meet every Thanksgiving to share a meal — a tradition rooted in charity, pride, and an unexpected twist of fate. “Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen” is both humorous and touching, a timeless reminder that generosity often runs deeper than appetite.

This story was performed by voice actor, Don McDonald for “Season’s Readings” — classic and original holiday stories read with warmth and heart. Make sure to check out of other “Short Storyverses” podcast at shortstoryverses.com

O. Henry (William Sydney Porter, 1862–1910) was an American short-story writer celebrated for his wit, warmth, and trademark twist endings. After working a series of odd jobs — from bank clerk to cowboy and even serving a stint in prison — he began writing stories that captured the humor and heart of ordinary life. His best-known works include The Gift of the Magi, The Ransom of Red Chief, and Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen. Porter’s enduring tales continue to charm readers with their humanity and gentle irony.

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