Christmas at Red Butte – a Classic Christmas Story by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Christmas at Red Butte – a Classic Christmas Story by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Author: Short Storyverses November 14, 2025 Duration: 17:45

On a cold prairie Christmas Eve, a small family waits for something more than presents: the return of a brother who left home to seek his own way. Christmas at Red Butte is a gentle, reflective story about hope, forgiveness, and the way love can knit together what once felt lost. It’s the kind of tale that reminds us that even in the quiet corners of winter, miracles still find their way home.


Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian writer best known for Anne of Green Gables and its many sequels. Growing up on Prince Edward Island, she drew deeply from its landscapes, communities, and family ties to create stories filled with emotional richness and keen observations of everyday life. Her work has remained beloved for more than a century, cherished for its humor, humanity, and enduring warmth.


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Curled up with a blanket as the days grow short, or maybe just seeking a moment of quiet charm in a busy week, you’ll find a perfect companion in Season's Readings-Christmas Stories and Holiday Tales. This podcast from Short Storyverses is less a broadcast and more an invitation to settle in by a imaginary hearth. Voice actor Don McDonald lends his warm, thoughtful narration to a carefully chosen mix of timeless classics and lesser-known original stories, each selected to capture the spirit of the winter holidays. While Christmas is a central joy here, the tales thoughtfully embrace the broader season, offering more than just a single day's celebration. The result is an audio experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh, a personal escape from the seasonal rush. Listening to this podcast is like rediscovering a beloved book of stories each year, where the familiar magic of a well-told tale can make any moment feel a bit more festive. It’s a gentle, heartening collection for anyone who believes the best part of the holidays is often found in the quiet moments and the stories we share.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 21

Season's Readings – Christmas Stories and Holiday Tales
Podcast Episodes
A Set of Poe – a Classic Holiday Tale by George Ade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:04
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The Gift of the Magi – A Classic Christmas Story by O. Henry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:48
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Reginald's Christmas Revel – a Classic Christmas Tale by Saki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:50
A holiday gathering, a knowing smile, and a narrator who sees more than he lets on. Reginald’s Christmas Revel blends elegance and humor in that unmistakable Saki way—light as champagne, sharp as its bubbles. A perfect s…