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Smorgasbord Podcast – Short Stories – Father Christmas by Sally Cronin

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Welcome to the podcast and the first of the short stories I have recorded for over Christmas. I hope you will enjoy.

Father Christmas

Sally Cronin – Smorgasbord Blog Magazine · Smorgasbord Short Stories – Father Christmas by Sally Cronin

Thanks for dropping in today.. as always your feedback is very welcome.. Sally.

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Christa Polkinhorn on December 22, 2021 at 12:22 am said:

What a lovely story and just in time for Christmas. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 7:24 am said:
  
  Thanks Christa and Merry Christmas to you too.. and a Happy New Year… hugs
  
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Becky Ross Michael on December 22, 2021 at 2:10 am said:

Chills! Such a wonderful story, Sally!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 7:23 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Becky…have a lovely Christmas..hugsx
  
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  - Becky Ross Michael on December 22, 2021 at 1:20 pm said:
    
    Merry Christmas to you too, Sally!
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm said:
    
    ♥
    
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petespringerauthor on December 22, 2021 at 3:58 am said:

Delightful and chilling all at the same time. Here’s wishing those who have lost a loved one recently many visits from Father Christmas.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 7:23 am said:
  
  Thanks Pete.. Enjoy your break and travels.. Merry Christmas.. xx
  
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willowdot21 on December 22, 2021 at 8:23 am said:

What a beautiful story Sally and all the better to hear it read to us too. Thank you Sally Happy Christmas. ☃️🎄🎁🎉💜💜💜

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Willow and have a wonderful Christmas too…hugsx♥
  
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  - willowdot21 on December 22, 2021 at 11:15 am said:
    
    Thank you 💜💜
    
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Chris The Story Reading Ape on December 22, 2021 at 9:00 am said:

Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Listen to the podcast and leave your comments on Sally’s original blog post 🎄🎄🎄

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thanks for sharing Chris…♥♥
  
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  - Chris The Story Reading Ape on December 22, 2021 at 10:45 am said:
    
    My pleasure, Sally 🎄🤗❤️🤗🎄
    
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Books & Bonsai on December 22, 2021 at 9:40 am said:

Thank you for reading to us, Sally. It made the story even more special…

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thanks Jaye..and Happy Christmas to the both of you..♥
  
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Books & Bonsai on December 22, 2021 at 9:40 am said:

Reblogged this on anitadawesauthor.com.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 10:11 am said:
  
  Thanks for sharing Jaye and Anita.. hugsx
  
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Darlene on December 22, 2021 at 10:52 am said:

A wonderful story made all the better by hearing you read it. Thanks. Merry Christmas to you and yours. xo

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 12:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Darlene..and enjoy the holidays..♥
  
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Sue Wickstead on December 22, 2021 at 11:29 am said:

I love listening to a story read, thank you.
It was beautiful and tinged with sadness.
A little close to the mark for me this morning but here’s hoping all will be well.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 12:47 pm said:
  
  Oh.. sorry to hear that… sending love and hugs ♥
  
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Liz Gauffreau on December 22, 2021 at 1:04 pm said:

I love, love, love this story!!! And your read it so beautifully.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 1:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Liz..♥
  
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  - Liz Gauffreau on December 22, 2021 at 11:18 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Sally. I’ve shared in the hope that others will listen.
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 7:20 am said:
    
    Thank you xx
    
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  - Liz Gauffreau on December 23, 2021 at 3:09 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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felicity936 on December 22, 2021 at 1:52 pm said:

A beautiful reading of a touching story, Sally. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 1:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Felicity.. have a lovely Christmas..
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more on December 22, 2021 at 2:36 pm said:

Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm said:
  
  thanks for sharing my story Michael..hugs xx
  
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  - OIKOS™- Art, Books & more on December 22, 2021 at 6:57 pm said:
    
    Thank you as well for sharing this amazing story, Sally! hugsx
    
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more on December 22, 2021 at 2:37 pm said:

A wonderful story, great to getting into Christmas mood. Thanks for sharing, Sally! Merry Christmas also to yours! xx Michael

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Michael..hugsxx
  
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  - OIKOS™- Art, Books & more on December 22, 2021 at 6:57 pm said:
    
    :-)) hugsx
    
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Lucinda E Clarke on December 22, 2021 at 2:50 pm said:

That was fabulous Sally, had me in tears. Have a great Christmas and a wonderful 2022.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Lucinda.. Enjoy your Christmas too…♥
  
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Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen on December 22, 2021 at 3:23 pm said:

Thank you for reading me a story Sally! A wonderful one at that!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dorothy.. my pleasure.. one more tomorrow. ♥♥
  
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Miriam Hurdle on December 22, 2021 at 6:22 pm said:

What a beautiful story, Sally! It’s sad but the warmth in her heart will help Jenny to carry on. Thank you for reading this Christmas story to us! ❤ ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 22, 2021 at 10:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Miriam..♥♥
  
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  - Miriam Hurdle on December 23, 2021 at 11:49 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Sally. ❤ ❤
    
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Gwen M. Plano on December 22, 2021 at 11:13 pm said:

I so loved hearing you read this story. You are an amazing storyteller and the story – precious. Thank you for this beautiful gift. 💗

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 7:21 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Gwen… more to come I hope in the spring..♥
  
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dgkaye on December 22, 2021 at 11:39 pm said:

Sal, loved your Christmas Story – despite the tissues, lol. Written in true Sally fashion to tug on the heart. ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 7:19 am said:
  
  Thanks Debby… got to keep those Kleenex shares on the up lol…♥♥
  
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  - dgkaye on December 23, 2021 at 3:15 pm said:
    
    Lol, you should get a commision. 🙂 xxx
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 3:17 pm said:
    
    That would be nice ♥
    
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  - dgkaye on December 23, 2021 at 3:22 pm said:
    
    Lol 🙂 x
    
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CarolCooks2 on December 23, 2021 at 12:27 am said:

A lovely Christmas Story…Christmas is definitely the time for tissues ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 7:16 am said:
  
  Very much so Carol… so many missing faces this year..♥♥
  
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Toni Pike on December 23, 2021 at 6:20 am said:

Perfect Sally

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 23, 2021 at 7:04 am said:
  
  Thank you Toni ♥
  
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olganm on December 26, 2021 at 11:22 pm said:

A very moving story, and perfect for this time of the year. Thanks for sharing it with us, especially for reading it. Even better!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 27, 2021 at 7:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Olga.. I need to get cracking on the audio versions..♥
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on December 27, 2021 at 12:59 pm said:

Touching and hope-filled! ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 27, 2021 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Annette..♥
  
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alexcraigie on December 28, 2021 at 3:18 pm said:

Beautiful and touching, Sally. I do struggle to cope with longer audio pieces because my days tend to be ‘bitty’ and I find it easier to pick up again from text which I can read at my own pace. This one was a Goldilocks version for me – just right! xx

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on December 28, 2021 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Alex.. will begin recording more short stories after Christmas… ♥
  
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