Story Eleven: “Yule Lads”

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Story Eleven: “Yule Lads”

The Castlechanter Fairy Audio Advent Calendar

Oscar’s father doesn’t believe in fairies — until he watches Oscar making beautiful stone fairy houses. Suddenly, he recalls his own childhood experience and tells Oscar about a particular group of Icelandic fairies that appear at this time of year: the thirteen mischievous Yule Lads.

14 min
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Topics: AdventChristmas

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Story One: "Where to Start"

Story One: "Where to Start"

Oscar and his sister receive a surprise invitation to explore a new feature of the enchanted land of Hillwyn: the fairy advent spiral walk.
19 min
5+

Story Twenty-five: “Seven and Twelve Days”

Story Twenty-five: “Seven and Twelve Days”

On December 25, Aliyah and Oscar meet together in Hillwyn for their final walk through the fairy advent spiral.
15 min
5+

Story Twenty-four: “Fairy Revelation”

Story Twenty-four: “Fairy Revelation”

Inspired by her time in Hillwyn, Aliyah creates her very own spiral walk in the backyard to share with her parents.
14 min
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Story Twenty-three: “Christmas Parties”

Story Twenty-three: “Christmas Parties”

Oscar longs to throw a Christmas party but worries that his time has run out. However, a trip to Hillwyn shows him that a Christmas party can take shape in more ways than he had ever imagined.
13 min
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Story Twenty-two: “Remembering the Rest”

Story Twenty-two: “Remembering the Rest”

When Aliyah wakes up after a busy few days, she just wants some extra rest — and it turns out her parents do, too. Together, they discover the sweet contentment that can be found in the snuggles of a close family.
11 min
5+

Story Twenty-one: “Solstice Bread”

Story Twenty-one: “Solstice Bread”

The winter solstice has arrived and the fairies are all aflutter. What will they eat on this most celebratory of days?
15 min
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Story Twenty: “Cookies and Caroling”

Story Twenty: “Cookies and Caroling”

After Oscar and his family enjoy a full day of holiday baking together, they join Aliyah and Norman’s families for an evening of caroling … and experience a new kind of magic through their singing.
11 min
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Story Nineteen: “Fairy Birthday Candles”

Story Nineteen: “Fairy Birthday Candles”

Oscar wakes on the morning of his seventh birthday with a new plan: to see what surprises the day brings to him.
21 min
5+

Story Eighteen: “Teacher Gifts”

Story Eighteen: “Teacher Gifts”

When Aliyah and Oscar confide in one another that they haven’t yet made gifts for their favorite teachers, they look to the fairy advent spiral for inspiration.
13 min
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Story Seventeen: “Christmas for the Animals”

Story Seventeen: “Christmas for the Animals”

Aliyah discovers a disagreement brewing between fairies and squirrels in her backyard. How can they celebrate Christmas with the local wild animals?
14 min
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Story Sixteen: “Better Than the North Pole”

Story Sixteen: “Better Than the North Pole”

Oscar wakes up with a terrible cold — what a disappointment!
20 min
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Story Fifteen: “Fairy Gift Bags”

Story Fifteen: “Fairy Gift Bags”

It’s gift-making time in art class, but Oscar and Aliyah don’t know where to start. There are so many ideas to choose from!
11 min
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Story Fourteen: “Stubby and the All Pie Day”

Story Fourteen: “Stubby and the All Pie Day”

Oscar can hardly believe his eyes when he wakes up to see his father talking to a fairy. Father and son indulge their little companion and invite him to participate in making his favorite food of all: pie.
10 min
5+

Story Thirteen: “Christmas Tree History”

Story Thirteen: “Christmas Tree History”

Abi the Fraser Fir Fairy devises a special Christmas tree history lesson for Aliyah’s next walk in the fairy advent spiral — while Aliyah offers a lesson of her own about the true nature of friendship.
13 min
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Story Twelve: “Abi the Fraser Fir Fairy”

Story Twelve: “Abi the Fraser Fir Fairy”

When Aliyah goes shopping with her mother at the local garden center, she encounters a tree fairy who enthusiastically recounts the history of the Christmas tree.
15 min
5+

Story Eleven: “Yule Lads”

Story Eleven: “Yule Lads”

Oscar’s father doesn’t believe in fairies — until he watches Oscar making beautiful stone fairy houses.
14 min
5+

Story Ten: “Buffbuff” and the Menorah"

Story Ten: “Buffbuff” and the Menorah"

Aliyah and her family joyfully immerse themselves in food preparation as they retell the story of Hanukkah.
13 min
5+

Story Nine: “Fairy Stone Piles”

Story Nine: “Fairy Stone Piles”

When Oscar and Olive enter the fairy spiral together, they encounter a snowy land, a number of huldufólk, and a very familiar face.
11 min
5+

Story Eight: “My Fairy Friends”

Story Eight: “My Fairy Friends”

After Suspin offers some advice to embolden her, Aliyah takes her next steps and is pleasantly surprised by the results.
12 min
5+

Story Seven: “The Next Person”

Story Seven: “The Next Person”

Saint Nicholas serves as an inspiration to Aliyah and Oscar as they head to school that day.
14 min
5+

Story Six: “Fairies and Shoes”

Story Six: “Fairies and Shoes”

Rich memories come to life as Oscar and Aliyah walk the fairy advent spiral and discover the power of their feelings.
18 min
5+

Story Five: “The Magic of the First Snow”

Story Five: “The Magic of the First Snow”

With the help of some fairy wisdom, Aliyah invites her parents to recognize the magic of the day and enjoy the gift of each other’s presence.
14 min
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Story Four: “The Perfect Moment”

Story Four: “The Perfect Moment”

Oscar’s first steps into the spiral plunge him into a glorious sledding adventure — a beautiful memory from his past.
11 min
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Story Three: “The First Steps”

Story Three: “The First Steps”

Oscar and Olive encounter Aliyah in Hillwyn and approach the fairy advent spiral walk together.
16 min
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Story Two: “The Middle”

Story Two: “The Middle”

Aliyah Azi awakens on December 1 with a delicious feeling of anticipation: today she begins her exploration of the fairy advent spiral walk.
17 min
5+

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