Ruritanian Tales For Christmas

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

Letters to Father Christmas. What is the Post Office to do with them? They can’t deliver them. They don’t know his address. They can’t return them. Who could be so cruel? Irving Jefferson has the answer and it’s brilliantly simple. But reporter Maddie Sharp is beginning to suspect that Irving Jefferson and his plan might not be as simple as they appear.The Elf Service is a story for Christmas in 24 daily episodes, written by tobias sturt and read by Jon Millington. The theme music is Santa Claus is comin’ to town by Riley Farley and their orchestra from The Internet Archive (https://archive.org/). Our illustrations are by Jamie Lenman (http://www.jamielenman.com/portfolio/).The Elf Service is inspired by a true story - the story of John Gluck, the Santa Claus man, a story I heard about on the sadly defunct Futility Closet podcast (https://www.futilitycloset.com/2020/09/28/podcast-episode-313-the-santa-claus-association/), and then discovered more thoroughly in Alex Palmer's biography of Gluck (https://uk.book

A story for Halloween, written in 2022Inspired by a visit to Porthcawl in South wales, where they really have tarmacked over the beach - although I don't know whether they have a little local god keeping the town alive (apart from my friends Will & Jo - who live there and *are* gods)The music is: 'Thinking Music' by Kevin MacLeod (https://filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music)Effects from Freesound : Timbre, Julien Nicolas, NLM, Yarmonics kyles, nebulousflynn, 7778https://freesound.org/people/redskelington/bookmarks/category/166869/?page=1 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter 24: In which Mr Benedict Nail has a happy Christmas and wishes one to everyone else, too. Including you. Alone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail. The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king) You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Chri

Chapter 23: In which Mr Benedict Nail decides that, after all, he really does like Christmas, neighbours and musicAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas

Chapter 22: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers that the spirits have done it all in one nightAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also

Chapter 21: In which Mr Benedict Nail is finally reunited with the present he so carelessly discardedAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We'

Chapter 20: In which Mr Benedict Nail goes on a dangerous mission and is reminded why he has never done this beforeAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christma

Chapter 19: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers a secret, glorious haven amongst all the nonsenseAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're a

Chapter 18: In which Mr Benedict Nail rides out with a goblin king - much against his better judgementAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We

Chapter 17: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers the true nonsense in the depths of the nonsense drawerAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We

Chapter 16: In which Mr Benedict Nail discovers that maybe he should try and organise his nonsense drawer some dayAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas

Alone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1cnV4Q5uFiZ667AwCeYWcD)Apple Podcasts (https://podc

Chapter 14: In which Mr Benedict Nail regains at least some of his sensesAlone and loving it one Christmas Eve, the selfish and unfriendly Benedict Nail finds himself shrunk into miniature and lost in the wilderness of his own living room, which turns out to populated by the ghosts of long-dead Londoners. To reverse the enchantment he must set out on weird expedition through the knick-knacks  and mementoes of his past, and in the course of a long midwinter night discover a whole new Benedict Nail.The Ghosts of Christmas Presents is a seasonal adventure through one man's living room, the wonders he finds there and the lessons he learns. Told in 24 chapters, it is written by Tobias Sturt and read by Jon Millington. The music is 'Path of the Goblin King' by Kevin MacLeod of filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4503-the-path-of-the-goblin-king)You can get in touch with us through our website: www.christmasstories.co.uk, where you can also find more Christmas stories. We're also on:Spotify (https://