A Magical New Christmas Story: "The Rosewood Holiday Express" Begins Its Journey!

A Magical New Christmas Story: "The Rosewood Holiday Express" Begins Its Journey!

Looking for the perfect way to count down to Christmas? Something magical has just arrived! The first episode of "The Rosewood Holiday Express" released today, and it's everything a Christmas story should be – enchanting, heartwarming, and filled with wonder.

From the moment you step into Emma and Cory's Victorian home, you know you're in for something special. The first episode introduces us to this delightful family celebrating an early Christmas dinner, but there's so much more than meets the eye. Their house harbors some charming secrets, including two friendly ghosts and an enchanted Papillon dog named Pixie who knows far more than she lets on!

What makes this podcast truly special is how it captures that cozy Christmas feeling we all love. Picture a beautiful old Victorian house decorated for the holidays, the scent of cinnamon and pine in the air, and the warm glow of Christmas lights – all brought to life through storytelling. But beneath the festive surface, there's magic brewing, and by the episode's end, you'll be dying to know what happens next.

The best part? This is just the beginning! A new episode will be released every day from now until Christmas Eve, making it the perfect advent calendar alternative. Each episode runs about 20-30 minutes – ideal for bedtime listening, your daily commute, or a cozy break with a cup of hot chocolate.

Whether you're 8 or 80, if you love Christmas magic, time travel, historical adventures, and heartwarming family stories, you're going to want to hop aboard this magical train!

Ready to start listening? You can find all the links to your favorite podcast platforms, plus the YouTube channel, at https://thinkingdogpublishing.com/Podcast.html. The journey is just beginning, and you won't want to miss a single magical moment!

Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. A new chapter of this enchanting Christmas story arrives each day until December 24th. All aboard The Rosewood Holiday Express!

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