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The Moth Radio Hour: Over the River and Through the Woods

2023/12/19
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Jesse Brudinka recounts a peculiar Christmas memory from his childhood when, due to financial struggles after his parents' divorce, he and his brother received unexpected help from a local benefactor, Mr. Sorrells, who mistakenly brought them the wrong items for their requested Christmas gifts.

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This week, a special holiday episode from The Moth. Unlikely Christmas wishes, letters from The Grinch, and a husband by Chanukah. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Ten year old Jessi Berdinka's peculiar Christmas wish is granted.

Amy Klein gets help from a matchmaking rabbi.

Mary Gaitskill  pens letters as The Grinch for a neighborhood kid.

Juno Men and her cousin go to a casino over Thanksgiving. 

Niceol Blue is a street kid with nowhere to go for Christmas.