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Sleep Tight Relax - Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations

Bedtime Story: A Christmas Tree 🎄 (Encore story)

Sleep Tight Relax - Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations

Sleep Tight Media

Stories For Kids, Education For Kids, Kids & Family

4.1863 Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In tonight's story, we're sharing an old classic that first appeared in 1850, written by the famous author Charles Dickens. Dickens is known for many wonderful works, including A Christmas Carol, and his stories often capture the magic and spirit of the holidays. This story, called A Christmas Tree, takes us on a journey through Christmas memories filled with imagination and the joy of togetherness. While the original story is quite long and written in the style of its time, we've adapted it to be shorter and more accessible for bedtime. Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 -- ✨ Want more bedtime stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs for your little ones! Start your free trial now on Apple Podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleeptightpremium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- 💖 Support Sleep Tight Relax 👉 Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleep Tight Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is now available in Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, or share our podcast with your friends. ❤️ Find us on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SleepTightRelax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📷 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sleeptightrelax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Sleep Tight Relax Prepare to drift calmly off to sleep by listening to our weekly podcast, which mixes relaxation and meditation techniques with rich bedtime stories, calming sounds of nature, and soothing music. Created for kids but safe for all ages, Sleep Tight Relax can make bedtime, quality time by helping busy minds become calm and relaxed. Please do not operate heavy machinery while consuming this podcast. Recommended for ages 5 and up. PJs and stuffies sold separately 😉 -- Dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of children, Sleep Tight Media helps families replace bedtime struggles with bedtime snuggles.  -- Advertising provided by Starglow Media. Learn more about Starglow Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, I'm Cheryl, and welcome to Sleep Tight Relax, a cozy bedtime podcast made especially for kids,

0:17.1

but perfect for dreamers of all ages.

0:23.6

In tonight's story, we're sharing an old classic that first appeared in 1850,

0:31.7

written by the famous author Charles Dickens.

0:36.3

Dickens is known for many wonderful works, including a Christmas Carol,

0:42.3

and his stories often capture the magic and spirit of the holidays.

0:48.3

This story, called a Christmas tree, takes us on a journey through Christmas memories filled with imagination

0:57.6

and the joy of togetherness. We've adapted it to be shorter and more accessible for you,

1:06.4

our listeners. Before we begin, let's take a moment to relax and settle in for the story.

1:15.6

Let's take a few deep breaths together to calm our minds and get ready to listen.

1:24.6

Close your eyes if you like and take a deep breath in through your nose and slowly let it out

1:34.3

through your mouth. Let's do that again. Breathe in deeply as if you're filling yourself up with warm holiday light.

1:47.0

And let it out slowly, letting go of any tension.

1:53.0

Picture yourself in a room filled with holiday magic, however you imagine it may be.

2:01.6

Maybe there's a twinkling Christmas tree in the corner, its lights glowing softly in the

2:07.3

dim room.

2:09.8

A cozy fire crackles in the fireplace, and you're wrapped in a soft blanket feeling warm and safe.

2:21.3

As you sit in this peaceful place, notice how your shoulders feel.

2:27.3

Are they relaxed?

2:30.3

Let them drop gently.

2:36.0

Notice your hands and feet. Let them drop gently. Notice your hands and feet.

2:40.0

Let them feel heavy and still.

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