Tonight’s episode brings you a tender Christmas tale filled with simplicity, warmth, and the quiet magic of the season. Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe, written by Elizabeth Harrison, invites us into the humble world of a young girl and her grandmother who greet each Christmas with hope, gratitude, and love — even when they have very little. This heartwarming tale is a reminder of the quiet blessings that find their way to us when we least expect them.

Wishing each of you a peaceful, heartfelt holiday season — may it be filled with comfort, kindness, and gentle moments of joy.

So get cozy, snuggle in, and let this gentle Christmas story carry you toward peaceful rest.

Sweet dreams,
Joanne

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Hello and welcome back! I’m so glad you’re here. Tonight's bedtime story is a gentle Christmas tale called Jimmy Scarecrow’s Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. It’s the sweet story of a lonely scarecrow who discovers unexpected kindness on a quiet winter’s night, bringing a simple but touching bit of magic to his Christmas.

So take a moment now to get cozy and when you’re ready, let’s drift into this heartwarming Christmas story together.

Sweet dreams!

Music in this episode is 'A Slow Drift' by Hanna Lindgren via Epidemic Sound

My new audiobook Tales to Help You Sleep is now available on Audible!
US ➜ Click here

CA ➜ Click here

UK ➜ Click here

AU ➜ Click here

Already an Audible member? Just add it to your library.
New to Audible? Start your free trial with my book as your first listen and help support the podcast!

If you decide to purchase through this link, I do receive a small benefit at no extra cost to you. It truly helps me continue sharing these bedtime stories, and I’m so grateful for your support.

My Drift Off Dreams Coloring Book is now available on Amazon! With 33 soothing illustrations, it’s a cozy way to find calm at the end of the day.

Find your copy here: https://mybook.to/DriftOffDreams

Drift Off Premium — Sweet Dreams Await

• Support an ad-free podcast for everyone
• Weekly bonus bedtime stories to enrich your sleep routine
• Exclusive early access to one new episode each month
• Full-length audiobooks for sleep to calm your mind and help you drift off
• Available on Apple Podcasts and Supercast

*Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast.

Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers.

Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting.

https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile

Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you!

https://www.driftoffpodcast.com

Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight continue with another chapter from The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder . This story takes us back to the prairie with Laura and her family as they face one of the hardest winters they’ve ever known. Many of you have written to me requesting this next book in the series, and I’m so delighted to finally share it with you.

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So snuggle in, get comfortable, and let the gentle rhythm of this timeless story carry you into a place of peace and rest.

Sweet dreams,
Joanne xo

Music in this episode is "Forest Spring' by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound

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• Available on Apple Podcasts and Supercast

*Subscribe on Apple Podcasts from the show page, or visit driftoff.supercast.com to join through Supercast.

Did you know you can also listen to my regular bedtime stories on Insight Timer for free? It’s a peaceful space for rest and relaxation. Also, for just $9.99/month, you’ll get access to my premium stories plus meditations, music, and live sessions from other amazing teachers.

Come curl up in this cozy corner of calm, where sweet dreams are always waiting.

https://insighttimer.com/relaxforawhile

Oh… and be sure to drift over to the podcast website to see what cozy wonders await you!

https://www.driftoffpodcast.com