The Shop of Ghosts

In this episode I read you a favourite GK Chesterton Christmas story, 'The Shop of Ghosts'
In this story GKC tells you about his own encounter with Father Christmas, later I will tell you about mine!
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[@OldGreyMare]

Thank you. Chesterton always feels to me like an ENORMOUS personality with whom one climbs into a car for a long drive, unsure about what will blow past one's ears- the external whipping of the world, or the internal.

[@blinndorsey210]

I felt as if I was listening to Father Christmas tell his story.! You, sir, embody a love for being human and show why God is known through the Word. Happy Christmas!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Wow, thank you

[@goldilocks913]

Well said sir! More and more l find myself swimming in the waters of past years, trying to evade the modern monstrosities that are trying to remove the magic, meaning, and mystery of life. Malcolm is a stalwart gatekeeper of such treasures.

[@nickp2133]

Read with the elegance and clarity of a master. Thank you Mr Guite. Your book collection is a treasure box of knowledge and to be able to be so cozy and comfortable among all your books is the definition of paradise.

[@timhower3628]

I too grew up poor, my best toy as a child was a broomstick that had the broom sawed off after broom had been used to where it was not able to broom anything. That stick was sometimes a spaceship flying through space. Other times it was a submerine being chased by the Soviets. This was the sixties. I have not tought of this toy in years.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, all we need is our own imagination!

[@seanodonnell3683]

That was a fantastic story, thank you for sharing..I was able to picture it so vividly.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nermaldotorg]

I’m not religious but this brought a lot of joy to me during difficult times.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, that's really good to know

[@MarkEGreen-rf4on]

Excellently read, Malcolm! British viewers of this will remember the BBC children's programme 'Jackanory', where a guest celebrity would read a book over a week. You would have been great on that, since you put a certain umph in your reading! Have a happy Christmas, and let's hope these dark times will be over soon. God bless.

[@sandraevans7881]

Wonderful! What a great tale to settle down to listen to on Christmas Eve with a mince pie and a glass of something cheering. A blessed Christmas to you and thank you for all your gifts from the library this year which have given us so many moments of delight to help us through this dark year. To everyone peace and joy this Christmas.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks Sandra and a merry Christmas to you and yours

[@joenperkins2138]

Enjoyed very much. Thank you.

[@ticoalochancho]

Wonderful!

[@steveandlorithomas]

That was amazing. Thank you and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@juliewells4310]

Loved that story! A very Merry Christmas to you!

[@kurtisneilmcinnis8353]

Thank you for the story. A real joy and encouragement.

[@richawdon3856]

Excellent! 👏

[@ddogwithtwods4487]

Thank you for sharing a little light to help erase the shadows 🙂🙏. A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 🎄

[@oldandintheway1955]

A wonderful reading Malcolm. A joyful Yuletide to you and yours!!

[@TheFlameTop]

Malcolm , I extend my thanks in a deep sense of gratitude for your efforts here sir' ! For me , this kind offering done here by you is the taking of your time to do so and your desire to share with others ! Aspects of which are mirrored in the spirit of the holiday season and the love of Christ ! I do a bit of writing myself sir , it is a shame that the option of personal messaging here on you tube no longer exists . I will do a bit of research on Chesterton sir' ! Thank you again and `Happy Holiday's ' to you and all those who you hold dear ! Sincerely , TheFlameTop

[@davidcouch6514]

Good story.

[@mikegodfrey2221]

To Quote Dr Who ...Fantastic !

[@tomward5293]

Thank you for sharing your love of Chesterton! I'd be interested to know what you think about Father Brown.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Well done. its good a good strong rhythm and expresses well what many people feel.

[@ericdingler672]

Happy Christmas! 🎄🥃💨💨💨

[@northcountryfisher2121]

I remember proofreading some of Betjeman's work for an online publisher, i think it was 'on diversity'. He's incredibly witty and very observant - quite similar to dickens - i will have to keep a lookout for a few of his books ... Have a great Christmas Malcolm, and here's to a much better New Year🍸🙏🏻 - Shaun

[@alicehornbeck4038]

Thank you, Snapper-up !

[@stevieb5487]

I hope your Christmas is great! Thanks for your beautiful videos..... merry Christmas! Steve.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks and a merry Christmas to you

[@merrimanu321]

I picked up a Minerva edition of Fancies Versus Fads in Canturbury two summers ago! It’s a magnificently beautiful book. And GKC is the perfect Christmas read! I taught on Advent as Paradox this morning and employed the poets and the maniac. Cheers and Merry Christmas!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks yes GKC is just wonderful

[@Nighttrainpiper]

Have a good Christmas friend!

[@rossbennett4356]

Brilliant, I loved that! Nadolig Llawen Malcolm, and thank you for sharing. Take care Ross

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks!

[@nancygangwer8393]

In a world of turmoil you are medicine!

[@stephenandcas]

A lovely story. May your pipe be full, your Matches dry and your cigars sweet,

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thank you kindly

[@antr7493]

Do you have J.R.R.'s Father Christmas Letters to his children?

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes indeed!