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

[@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

[@nancyhooper1891]

God bless you and keep you safe.

[@KarenK-r4f]

Wow😊

[@stephanienoire1892]

Can't imagine sleeping without these videos. 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!

[@user-qy4mk4mc1b]

I’m asleep before the countdown is finished, I listened to Beauty and the Beast like 8/9 times before I heard the whole story ❤️ Keep them coming

[@liedracook5057]

Me to. I never get to the story Don't get wrong. It's not a lack of trying

[@kathleenroberts7972]

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

[@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.

[@Stray_foxxo]

Sameee

[@Stray_foxxo]

​@@personincognito3989 watch the mattpat video

[@Selenite11]

Yes indeed, it seems times have changed, the whole atmosphere is somehow missing.

[@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 🙏🏻

[@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. 🎄💕

[@IvanaRex1]

Thank you very much Stephen

[@nikkidemarco112]

Thanks I really appreciate your videos

[@Jud450]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@svlutz]

What a beautiful voice

[@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.

[@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!

[@beckypete100]

Me too

[@MargaretAnneRae-fw7nh]

Me too! AUGUST 1957

[@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

[@susanmcgovern8999]

This always happens, I fall asleep during the relaxation session the good thing is I get to look forward to hearing the story tonight, you're voice is so soothing, I love to hear your words "you are safe"❤

[@juliah5469]

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

[@syrenatrinidad9068]

So true! 🥰🙏

[@elhache7160]

These are great 👍 😊😴

[@szekelyalina6179]

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

[@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 🫁

[@MichellesSanctuary]

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

[@storieswithliz7629]

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

[@nang515]

Such a soothing voice. I didn't fall asleep this time. I love the story and was able to relax.❤

[@Sheaja888]

Thank youuuu, perfect timing ❄️🌟

[@mitzibearden6646]

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

[@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 ✌️🙏❤️🌈💫🫠😴

[@thesimplifiedstamper]

Thanks so much for all you do! Goodnight!

[@daviddoyle8038]

Thank you Stephen for your wonderful stories❤

[@christine2939]

Love your stories ❤❤❤❤

[@sheilabrennan5543]

So calming, relaxing and calms my thoughts. Thank you

[@barbaralockwood2077]

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

[@LaylaHawley]

Another wonderful story….. I think. I fell asleep 😂. Thank you for all the hard work

[@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....

[@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 ❤

[@PamelaG]

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

[@rowanstephenson3192]

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

[@smclarehart]

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

[@BlueFairy-kt3ze]

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

[@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 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊❤️

[@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!!!

[@lynnA9625-c5v]

A year after I was born. I bet it was amazing. Can't wait to listen to it. Thank you Stephen, love to Rebecca and Timmy too ❤

[@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!

[@debrablumrogers5096]

I was born in 1957 i do hope it brings me much needed sleep

[@reneeoreilly3092]

3 X a Charm. I love this story and all of your stories...you are an Angel in disguise and help more than you know. Love from Canada. Xx

[@Hdoqnejdoeb]

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

[@hilaryadrian40]

What a lovely story! Thanks Stephen

[@SharynS-jd7pb]

I love this. My story idea would be as winter approaches a walk in the woods in winter or the little squirrel family getting their gathered nutz out for a winter feast. Love these stories ❤❤❤❤

[@Mamaof276]

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

[@Denise-jn6nn]

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

[@b4mmer4ng90]

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

[@blancapedraza5724]

Thanks!

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ChristineBarry-u4j]

I always enjoy your stories ❤z thank you

[@riesutton2254]

I suggest a Scottish highland sleep story please

[@christierichardson2841]

Great idea 💡 ❤.

[@j10-r7m]

Thank you 🙏 ✨✨✨❤

[@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.

[@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🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@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............

[@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 ❤

[@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 🎄

[@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 ❤

[@wendymedder6775]

Thanks love stories back in time!!

[@PaulaSuprenant]

Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

[@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. 🙏🏻

[@denolawebb-gz8hk]

I truly enjoyed this one!

[@Daniela.Design]

I did not make it to the actual story. Thanks for helping me with insomnia

[@bmymusic1608]

A Christmas Carol would be nice for any other Christmas type stories

[@JuliahistoryLover]

Lion the witch and the wardrobe would be a fun winter story

[@user-pr9iy1sy8y]

Yes, I love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@acotgw]

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

[@christinemulvaney7020]

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

[@paula3406]

Merry Christmas!

[@rebeccastout4122]

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

[@SharynS-jd7pb]

Give your worries and concerns to God.

[@lucy3297]

I’ve tried two nights in a row and haven’t even got to the start of story yet. 😂

[@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

[@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. 🤩

[@AbdullazMalik]

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

[@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? 😇☁️✨

[@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

[@heathergreaser4923]

❤sleepy time

[@UnaDonohue]

Lovely ❤

[@marycarr1070]

Loved this❤

[@rhondagreenawalt8498]

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

[@alliecat8245]

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

[@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?

[@rebeccastout4122]

Who's listening on Christmas eve?

Wonderful

[@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

[@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…

[@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! ❤

[@Gamerboy-wm3kj]

Idea: A hike in the mountains

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

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

[@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😌

[@annakratochvilova3287]

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

[@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 🙏🏻

[@anarullan3485]

Thank you Born N Y 1052

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

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

[@vanessalane5406]

YAY!!!!!!☺😴🥳

[@CC-hz1qm]

I passed out… but then my snoring woke me 😢