Welcome to Disney's Magic of Storytelling podcast, brought to you by WakeMed Children's,

because inside every child is a story waiting to be told.

Our storyteller is ABC 11 news anchor Lauren Johnson.

This is 101 Dalmatians, The Puppies' Messy Christmas.

One winter evening, Pongo and Perdita were watching TV with their puppies when a rustling noise in the hallway caught their attention.

The puppies jumped off their chairs and ran to the doorway.

They all watched silently as Roger and Nanny hauled a huge

tree into the parlor. It was fresh and green and made the room smell like a pine forest.

What's going on? Roly ass turning to look at his mother. Don't worry, dear, said Perdita.

It's Christmas Eve. This is just the beginning. Christmas? Lucky ass,

it does look like a mess. He wagged his tail. The parlor floor was covered with pine needles,

boxes of ornaments, tinsel garlands, and strings of small lights. Anita was waiting in the parlor

to help Roger and nanny. The puppies looked on in awe

as their human pets began acting very strangely. Roger hung shiny colored globes on the branches.

Anita was winding a garland around the tree. When the tree was finished and the room tidied,

Roger flipped a switch. The lights and shiny ornaments cast a magical glow about the room.

The puppies looked wide-eyed at the tree. That night when Pongo and Perdita tucked the puppies

into their basket, they told them all about Christmas. It's a time when people show their families

and friends how much they care for them, Pongo said.

He explained how humans sent cards, baked cookies and fruitcakes, and sang festive carols.

It may sound strange, but you'll grow to love the holiday season, Perdita said.

She nuzzled Patch, who let out a yawn.

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