A Soothing Christmas Story: Christmas Eve in Snowy New York City

Tonight, we'll step back into the nostalgic charm of New York City on the eve of Christmas 1957. This cozy Christmas sleep story takes you through snow-dusted streets, where the holiday spirit is just beginning to sparkle... 😴
In the story, we will meet the endearing family of Charles and Elizabeth, along with their children, Ronnie, Daphne, and the newest, tiny addition to their clan. Together, we'll experience the timeless tradition of choosing the Christmas tree, feel the warmth of the family's homecoming, and partake in the intimate moments of holiday preparation. From the glimmering lights of the city to the cozy corners of their home, this story is a celebration of togetherness and the simple pleasures that make the holidays unforgettable... 🏠🎁
Allow the soothing narrative to guide you through a snowy New York evening, where the aroma of freshly baked cookies mingles with the laughter of children and the whispers of 'A Christmas Carol.' Embrace the calmness of this yesteryear tale as the city nestles under a blanket of peace, and let it lull you into a restful slumber. #SleepStory #Christmas #Sleep #ChristmasEve #holidaymagic
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New York Christmas Eve, 1957: A Sleep Story - Original Story Script, Narration, Music, and Sound Design by Stephen Dalton - All rights reserved to the Stephen Dalton Meditation & Sleep Channel (2023). Enjoy the serenity of Christmas past, tonight and every night. 🌟🌨️

[@ElainaKendal]

You just helped a cancer patient rest after a year of fear, uncertainty and stress. Forever grateful.

[@victoribarbo2709]

Stay strong❤

[@kookie5106]

Sending you love and prayers ❤️

[@AprilEstepp]

Iam so sorry sending you hugs I will pray for you stay strong your not alone try to focus on Thanksgiving and Christmas just know Jesus got this he's with you

[@nikkidemarco112]

Thanks I really appreciate your videos

[@SharonLetchford-gg3gz]

I love Christmas time,. especially when i was young , it wasnt the gifts it was the whole aphomsphere, the lights the decoration s trees, dad leaving sherry & carrots out for santa & his reindeers ( HOW I MISS OUR BEAUTIFUL DAD, HE LOVED US GIRLS BLESS HIM 🙏) MORESO IT WAS YHE CHRISTMAS LUNCH THE QUEENS SPEACH, FILMS ETC..TIMES HABE CHANGED , HOW I WISH I COULD GO.BACK IN TIME. I Thank god for me being able to libe during such times & thank you for taking me back a decade before i wsd born..🙏

[@personincognito3989]

Sherry for Santa? That's a first for me.

[@Denise-jn6nn]

8 25pm 4th November 24. I love your stories, you are so easy to listen to, thank you

[@julieteakel1384]

I didn't even get to listen to the story. All I remember was the intro. I've just woke up having slept the whole night. Can't remember when I last did that. Thank you.

[@phoebebeach1194]

That happens to me all the time! I’d say 50% of the time I never hear any of the story, I check out before we’re even close to 1 on the relaxation countdown. Love it!

[@loladiaz3534]

Same here 💤

[@leahmallow9863]

Same happens every time!! I have been listening for months and I never make it past intro lmao I love this man’s work!

[@stephanienoire1892]

Can't imagine sleeping without these videos. Thank you!

[@IvanaRex1]

Thank you very much Stephen

[@jultje20]

Sir please can you do a spaceship story again or like a story that we are passengers on a space ship. Thanks for al your storys i fall asleep so fast!! Hope you do a new spaceshipstorry again Greetings from the Netherlands Ps to all other people here.... Sleepwell friends ❤

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Thank you for this gentle story. I am a 1958 baby from New Jersey. Loved this and always your kind voice.

[@Jud450]

You are such a beautiful soul to bring such peace to so many other people. Thank you for your kindness.

[@annogrady3513]

I'm watching this now, my dad is in heaven now, bless him, he always used to tell the stories from 1947 , in Ireland , there was a big freeze, he always say how he was the youngest child, he had the smallest hands, was his job to get out the potatoes and the cabbages amongst the drills, he always used to say how he remembers the bits on the mouths of the horses would be frozen on their way home from town. My late mom, used to say when they were growing up in Ireland was very hard times, was nothing like Christmas now, they be lucky get an orange, or a pencil or a copybook in their stockings, hard times.

[@shellyjay8954]

I couldn’t fall asleep last night. Tossing and turning. My husband had been admitted to an in-patient rehab due to a fall. I knew your KZbin page would have something for me. This was a very soothing story and gentle background noise. I fell totally asleep. Thank you.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Sending you and your husband peace Shelly 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊❤️

[@PamelaG]

Happiness merriest time this Christmas season with memories of warmth and love. God bless each of us.

[@MajickbyLizot]

Stephen, you make this world a better place, one charming and cozy story after another. You are, truly, one of the great Irish storytellers who have touched so many lives. Thank you for making your work available to those of us who could not have access to it otherwise. Thank you for sharing your travels and your family with us. P.S. We love you too, Rebecca and Timothy!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Wow, thank you Lisa 🙏🏻

[@storieswithliz7629]

I would love it if you read a Christmas Carol! Thank you for the sleep ❤

[@nattvaktenphotography]

I'm saving this one for tomorrow early morning when I'll be going to bed. Say roughly 15-19h from now. Looking forward to be hearing from this period in time, perfect mix of modernism and old-fashioned ways our society has lost today.

[@svlutz]

What a beautiful voice

[@carolajoy4432]

I love these story as it puts me to sleep fairly quickly, however there’s a clicking sound in the music that wakes me up again. Then even listening to a different story. Have a hard time falling back to sleep.

[@juliah5469]

Thank you so much. Night time is easier to cope with since I discovered your wonderful videos .

[@syrenatrinidad9068]

So true! 🥰🙏

[@TeresaKenny-d5c]

This is my third night to try to stay awake. I am falling asleep 💤 after ten minutes. So here goes third time lucky 😜 Happy Christmas 🎄 to all 🎉

[@TeresaKenny-d5c]

This morning 🌅 the heart ❤️ cheered me up. my bff was knocked down but is doing quite well happy holidays universe and just stop 🙏 to take a breath 🫁

[@angie1243]

Hi Stephen, thank you for this one. I was born in January 1958, two weeks after Christmas. Whilst listening to this story, I was imagining what was happening in in north east England and my Irish mammy in particular as she neared the end of her pregnancy with me. It very moving to think of "events" in New York at the same time as Mam's experience. A different time, a different world. Thank you from Mountains of Mourne Angie. xx PS A peaceful Christmas, One and All. ❤

[@stelladowsett7151]

I was born in May 1958 and I was thinking the same. My mum and dad with my eldest brother, who has since passed, as a family of three awaiting the arrival of their second child. Better days....

[@barbaralockwood2077]

As always I’m asleep before the story starts. Best ever relaxing method . Thank you 🙏

[@daviddoyle8038]

Thank you Stephen for your wonderful stories❤

[@kaysiebailey909]

You have helped me with my PTSD and with my children’s sleep time.. We are in in Australia, Please! Please for my kids and I make something Australian… And also New Zealand, such beautiful countries with such beautiful bed time stories to fall asleep to…😊

[@Islandgyallydz]

Yah something Australian

[@juliairwin4481]

You have such a beautiful country and what I remember about New Zealand was the waterfalls. I didn't want to leave and head back to California,USA

[@2010kimw]

I love this sweet little family & their idyllic & cozy Christmas. They make my heart happy. Merry Christmas, Stephen! Wishing you many blessings in the coming year. 🎄💕

[@szekelyalina6179]

Your voice helps me to fall asleep every night, and you are a real friend. Thank you so much, God bless you.

[@j10-r7m]

Thank you 🙏 ✨✨✨❤

[@riesutton2254]

I suggest a Scottish highland sleep story please

[@christierichardson2841]

Great idea 💡 ❤.

[@gamingndrawing]

Second comment Thank you for making these , I have trouble sleeping because I’m always energetic and your videos help me relax

[@Florica-d9d]

I was 1 year old 🤣❤Thank you Stephen ,I shared to my sons your beautiful stories ✌️🙏❤️🌈💫🫠😴

[@heathergreaser4923]

❤sleepy time

[@rowanstephenson3192]

Wow what happened lol merry Christmas Mr Dalton and thank you for all the happy Dreams .. lovely stories ❤

[@Sheaja888]

Thank youuuu, perfect timing ❄️🌟

[@cindyross7174]

Stephen. Thank you for the preview video introducing the 1957 Christmas in New York. It is nice to put a face to the voice. I was born in 1957 and as I listen to this, I picture myself as a baby in the very first winter of my life. Thank you.

[@carmellarkin4803]

Me too!

[@marilynanthony5934]

This was the most charming story. 🎄Perhaps it became my favorite one. ❤ The memories of those scenes just flooded in. I’m a snow lover and hearing the crunching sounds were magical. Thank you for your gift of stories!!!

[@mitzibearden6646]

I’m so excited for this experience. Thank you and Merry Christmas. ❤

[@MichellesSanctuary]

Always love a story about my city- so easy to be swept away in any era.

[@elhache7160]

These are great 👍 😊😴

[@ChristineBarry-u4j]

I always enjoy your stories ❤z thank you

[@christine2939]

Love your stories ❤❤❤❤

[@emilysmith5654]

Stephen, your lovely story took me back to Christmases of my childhood. I was having a bad sleep night and actually made it through to the final sentence, which I loved. Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas to you!🌲

[@jakemcguigan4032]

Lovely story Stephen thank you from Ireland ❤

[@claudiaclaudia8850]

Thank you my Friend🎉 you are my daily aim ..to get a little rest from my illness..❤❤The crackling of the fire ...was divine🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Mamaof276]

Enjoy the stories to fall asleep and to relax in the afternoon. Thank you so much!🙏🏻

[@smclarehart]

I love how specific this is. I was born in NYC in 1957! ❤ thank you!

[@Srithasandon]

Thank you. I love your concepts for your stories. And since you ask for suggestions, I’m asking: Could you create a story about a magical garden with fountains? I love plants and water. If you already have, never mind my suggestion. I’ll find it. Thank you again for making falling asleep so safe and simple ❤

[@Talboy-p4e]

Beautiful read ❤ That was my time 1957 But in England North Newcastle When we had proper winters for months Always white Christmas We had coal fire A tree branch for Christmas tree Orange wrapped up in news paper for presents ❤ Mother told me about the Jack frost coming to see us on Christmas eve??? Stayed up all night Never did see Jack frost That was child happiness Would be nice telling us a magical Christmas about Jack frost Young children will love it Street wise tal..........

[@lunakat7020]

Your story growing up sounds lovely. It would be wonderful to hear it. I always wished that I lived in England .😊💞

[@Talboy-p4e]

@@lunakat7020 thanks 1950!/60 We're golden years back then Proper winter Cold house, but loverly bed time stories to keep warm

[@lunakat7020]

@@Talboy-p4e The 60s and 70s were great childhood memories for me. Although I did wish I was a teenager in the 1950s my friends parents would tell wonderful stories of their time growing up back then. 😊

[@Talboy-p4e]

@@lunakat7020 welcome Anthing you need to know about 1930/60 In England happy to tell you Amazing British values back then.... Suppose everyone has their times Don't get me wrong today just to fast for me Living gone totally expensive?? Yes might have plenty money But no value Back then No money But value with everyone Purpose to live your dreams And you didn't need to be educated. Am one of them Street wise tal............

[@rebeccastout4122]

This stress is really affecting my sleep. Currently almost half 1and I can't wind down.😢

[@Turtleneck07]

I love your stories! They are so relaxing. My suggestion is for a cozy, daytime nap story for those times when some of us need a cat nap.

[@daisydriver5877]

Just play any of these...they work anytime! Set your alarm. If you cannot find a sleep story in the daytime ...you can find Steve Dalton on Google w. All his stories to choose from. I do it all the time! Disclaimer! Do not listen to them while driving! They are Not for just relaxing... THEY ARE FOR SLEEPING! I intend to take my earphones to the dentist when I have conscious sedation...just to "seal the deal"!!! They also have a comfort dog that will sit in your lap if you want her too! I can use All of it...I hate dental work!

[@rebeccastout4122]

Who's listening on Christmas eve?

[@Hdoqnejdoeb]

Thank you! Your voice is so soothing I often fall asleep before the countdown is done.

[@thesimplifiedstamper]

Thanks so much for all you do! Goodnight!

[@rebeccareilly7807]

Love this story and all your stories. I keep listening to some of your older stories, and I liked how you used to do each part of the body relaxation exercises. Like...relax the feet, then the legs, the hips, etc.

[@AbdullazMalik]

Its 3.30 am rn here and college is n 4 hours (thanks to you i can. Get some good night sleep)

[@AndreaSzabo7171]

Thank you. 💕 I just did wake up in actual fact 👉 I did plan on doing short 😻. nap at 9pm for1 hour only 👉but I slept right through. 💕 Today I do behaving myself on all levels and I do getting ready for whatever will happen next and I do jobs in the flat where I live and do all of that. 🤩

[@acotgw]

You put me to sleep so many nights and I've recommended this channel to my insomniac friends.

[@beccad225]

always love your vids! never fail to put me to sleep. but i do have a request-- could you do other winter themed vids? like walking through a snowy forest or something? for those who don't celebrate christmas (like myself haha)

[@beccad225]

maybe meeting friendly polar bears or other animals at the north pole, or something about a cozy log cabin with a crackling fire while it snows outside? just random ideas haha

[@natalieflanagan4430]

Nice idea

[@MarianBoyd-n7b]

Lovely you really are spoiling us this month is there a way to link all the Christmas 🎄 stories in to a series??? xx

[@rayshellray2824]

U could just make a Playlist and add the videos u want to it

[@MarianBoyd-n7b]

Thank you I will try that .. merry Christmas 🎄

[@rhondagreenawalt8498]

I love your sleep stories. Could you possibly do a reading of Rumplestilksin some time?

[@BlueFairy-kt3ze]

Thanks I was born on Xmas eve so this one's special

[@b4mmer4ng90]

Looking forward to this one love Christmas the whole vibe of it

[@Alunchuk]

I came back this year to listen the story to the end, but right now I’m on 24th minute 🤣 and I’m getting sleepy again…

[@amyhyde70]

I love the way you don’t assume that everyone is on a bed. That was refreshing 💥 Also, I fell asleep very quickly. Thank you !

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Yes I don’t at all. I once received a message from a man who listens to my stories while sleeping in his car that he lives in. 🙏🏻

[@hilaryadrian40]

What a lovely story! Thanks Stephen

[@wendymedder6775]

Thanks love stories back in time!!

[@audreyrichmond412]

I do love your stories, really I do however and it’s a big but for me, when you finish the story and let the sound effects take over for the balance on your clock, I can’t tell if it’s rain, snow or a fireplace. Also, the switch from your voice to these effects always wakes me up. Is it possible for you to do any stories that are non stop and back to back without the sounds in between?

[@christinemulvaney7020]

Thank you Steven love your stories happy xmas 🎄 amd all best for 2024 ❤❤

[@annakratochvilova3287]

Já se v roce 1957 narodila a to v srpnu 11 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@galacticshakti]

i love this story as always stephen! i had a suggestion idea - i loved your story about the abbey and go back to it constantly. maybe another about a snowy night in? 😇☁️✨

[@blancapedraza5724]

Thanks!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PaulaSuprenant]

Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

[@amidavies1238]

Thank you for another video, a suggestion, maybe a sleep story similar to Avatar? I recently discovered the films and instantly thought this would make an amazing sleep story! ❤

[@anarullan3485]

Thank you Born N Y 1052

[@MadisonElizalde]

Thankyou so much! Be blessed in Jesus name! Let the rest be peaceful! And may all your listeners leave likes

[@jackierowe9195]

Thanks for this x

[@alliecat8245]

I would love if you wrote a story about baking Christmas cookies

[@denolawebb-gz8hk]

I truly enjoyed this one!

[@paula3406]

Merry Christmas!

[@marycarr1070]

Loved this❤

[@rayshellray2824]

Im so greatful i stumbled upon your channel i have bad anxitey and i have a bunch different playlist of calming things by far urs has been my favorite

[@love-n-light]

First of all, thank you so very much for all your lovely sleep stories. And I would like to know if you could please speak a bit louder? Just a tad louder would be great 🙏🏻

[@evelynjohnson3171]

Good evening Stephen thank you for another great story. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@DejaOnReplayX0]

Oh wow! At the start, I already knew it was going to be an amazing story, I do have a message of compliments and a sudgestiob of a story of mine in your beautiful calming video of " An underwater adventure" 😁💖 This story amazed me, tysm and have a good night and a great Christmas😌

[@Gamerboy-wm3kj]

Idea: A hike in the mountains

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

He's already done that one: "A Mountain ⛰️ Climb"

[@vanessalane5406]

YAY!!!!!!☺😴🥳

[@MoosieCloud-h8q]

Hi! You stated that you’re open to new ideas, so I was wondering if you might be able to make a story about the person watching the video traveling to Ancient Greece and going to Athens, Sparta, and Olympia? Please

[@emcarver8983]

I sometimes want to listen when I'm not in bed. Is there a way to speed up the playback in settings, or somewhere?

[@lovetherain1712]

Stop background music 😊

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

Stephen, can you add chapters to this one so we know when to turn it off?

[@daisydriver5877]

I saw this one...the title! ...and I said...I went there once in. abt 1954 or 5. It was idyllic.

[@21972012145525]

Where is the timer setting in KZbin?

[@courtneydor2vintage632]

💗💤💤💤

[@daviddimascio2338]

Can you tell me the story of yours of two men in the Victorian age falling in love during Christmas?

[@faithmatta549]

Dino story please 🦖🦖🦖

[@carolparnell7298]

😴💤

[@akgg3051]

The music in the background is very distracting from his voice. Please turn off or down the music in the background, it would be sooo much nicer.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Hi there. Thanks for your comment. You can hear my stories music free on my patreon page if you become a patron of the channel. The link is in the main page and in the description of the video. 🙏🏻

[@laurabarnett6430]

I was looking forward to the story, but couldn’t tolerate the music. When it got loud I missed the words.

[@carolinebarrow5784]

Stephen I’m disappointed you jumped on the Christmas bus.. Christmas isn’t the same anymore 😔 not without family get togetherness, which I don’t have, not all my family speak to each other, it’s so sad.

[@christierichardson2841]

Oh, sweetie! I'm so sorry this season is so hard for you. I try to just focus on what and who I have in my life now. I remember when life was simpler and all the people I love were still here but those days are gone now so I have accepted my life for what it is now and hold every moment dear. This time of year is hard for a lot of us but with gratitude and love in our hearts we can make it through. I hope your heart will feel better soon . I pray love, peace and happiness will fill your heart with joy 🙏 . Big hugs from me to you, dear.

[@carolajoy4432]

Hi Caroline, I grew up in a small town in northern Ontario Canada, and a very big family. However, both of our parents have passed and it’s not the same anymore. My siblings all have their own lives and live in different parts of Canada. Even my own children are grown and are busy and don’t always have time to visit at Christmas. However, I could be very sad and disappointed. I am a little bit. The local fire department always does A toy drive, so I always pick out a couple of toys that some poor child might not get other wise. Christmas morning I wake up to my cats and my new puppy, and then I will be off to one of the churches with the community centre that puts on a hot Christmas dinner for those that can’t afford it. It makes me feel better and not some of them. So this year I hope you can find some loving your heart and do something nice for someone else. You never know it might make you feel better. Merry Christmas. Lots of love and hugs.

[@juliairwin4481]

Thank goodness for friends! What would I do without them! We celebrate the holidays together when we can't be with our loved ones.

[@angelacramer8657]

This song has been a treasured song of mine since I was a toddler?!!! i would love to hear you tell a story about this! by Patti Page kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKOtoGyvf92Xa68

[@ritawilkes7545]

😂

[@faithmatta549]

Get to work sir story man

[@cherylhaskell9830]

Stephen: cars in picture are not 1957 models