Teenaged Annie Ide resented being born on December 25 because Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique birthday gift from an eccentric family friend would change the course of her life forever. 

Music in This Episode

• "An Early Sneak" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
• "Taboret" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
• "Calm Meditation, Good Sleep" — Lihn Pham, via Pixabay
• "Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells" — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay
• "Clean Soul" — Kevin MacLeod, via Free Music Archive
• "Sparkling Twilight" — Lite Saturation, via Free Music Archive

Connect with Me

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• Email: [email protected]

Books

Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)