The Radio Reading Room

In this episode we feature some Easter Traditions around the World. For many that live in the West. Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Customs have become associated with Easter and are observed both by Christians and some non-Christians, including Easter parades. Communal dancing in Eastern Europe. The Easter Bunny and Egg hunting. And there are also traditional Easter foods that vary by region and culture. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

Spring is upon us which bring to mind the classic tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a beloved children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The story follows the mischievous young rabbit named Peter Rabbit as he ventures into the garden of Mr. McGregor. Despite his mother’s warning, Peter disobeys and gets into trouble. The tale was originally written for a 5-year-old boy named Noel Moore, the son of Potter’s former governess. It was privately printed in 1901 after several rejections from publishers but was later published in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in 1902. Since then, it has become one of the best-selling books in history, translated into 36 languages and selling over 45 million copies. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

In this episode will feature an essay written by Walt Whitman after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and appeared in the Complete Prose Works of Walt Whitman published in 1892.  Having met Lincoln personally his Essay on the slain President gives a first-person account of the man, and according to the author his legacy. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.
Reference AmericanLiterature.com.  

In this episode we feature a brief history of why we celebrate Valentine’s
Day and feature some classic Love Poems. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

In this episode we feature some News Yeas Eve Traditions Celebrated around the world. Including Robert Burns Auld Lang Syne. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" is one of 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the seventh story of twelve in the collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in The Strand Magazine in January 1892.[1]  As London prepares for Christmas, newspapers report the theft of a near-priceless gemstone, the "Blue Carbuncle", from the Countess of Morcar's hotel suite. The police arrest John Horner, a plumber with a criminal record who was in the Countess's room repairing a fireplace grate. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

In this episode we feature the story of the first Christmas as found in Luke Chapter 2 verses 8 through 16. Read by Kristie Thomas. To see a video of the story click here.

In this Episode we feature a poem written by Myron Hieronymous Thomas about events in Heaven and the selection of the Angel that would proclaim the message of the Birth of Jesus to Shepherds below. Voiced By Myron Hieronymous Thomas with special guest voices by Kristie Thomas. To view a video of the poem, go to click HERE.

In this Episode we feature the BibleBuddies News team as they report on the Birth of Jesus. It features interviews with Mary and Joseph, The Innkeeper, The Shepherd on a Hillside outside Bethlehem and the Camel that transported the Wisemen to the Stable. 
Voices are created by Myron Hieronymous Thomas, with the exception of Mary and the Angels which are created by Kristie Thomas. To view a video featuring the BBN Puppet News Team visit https://www.biblebuddies.org/BBNSpecialReport/

In this Episode we present the World Premiere of a Brand-New Christmas Story,
Periwinkle & Penelope Penguins Christmas Adventure!  It tells the story of Santa's new Spacecraft 001 on its first Christmas Eve mission delivering toys throughout the world. When something goes wrong it is up to twin penguins, Periwinkle and Penelope at the South Pole to come to Santa's aid.   Written and voiced by
Myron Hieronymous Thomas.

In this episode we feature the very classic Christmas poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas from its first line. First published anonymously under the title Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.
See a video version at www.HolidayFunCenter.com.