PS: There are two stories related to the Xmas theme. One is “The Christmas Story,” and the other is simply “Christmas” (these titles follow the information I gathered through the internet).
The first one is to be found online through a page in “The New York Review of Books.” The other one is published in VN’s Collected Short-Stories and describes the magic oriental moth hatching after it was moved to a warmer place.  I had forgotten all about “the” Xmas story, but I truly enjoyed it in the past.  Nabokov is that special kind of author who invites constant re-readings because there’s always a surprise, a missed turn, an exciting image. 
 
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 5:21 PM
Subject: Re: [NABOKV-L] Does anyone have a copy of the Nabokov Christmas short story that was broadcast on Christmas Day 2012?
 
I thought J.Osborne had asked for the BBC link with the broadcast.  If he wants a digital copy of the story I can mail it later on to him, although I think It must be still accessible in “The New Yorker” (I didn’t check that now).
Thanks, AB, for the information about the Chekov quote and reference. I hope Stan K-B’s podal pareidolia improves, or changes from Madonna & baby towards Ascension. The tips to improve Mathematical skills are duly noted.
 
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 12:30 AM
Subject: Re: [NABOKV-L] Does anyone have a copy of the Nabokov Christmas short story that was broadcast on Christmas Day 2012?
 
dear john osborne,
 
i didn't hear it, but both of nabokov's christmas stories are in the collected stories volume (out in paperback, should be easy to find).  best, leland
 
On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:18 AM, John Osborne <johnkayaker@JOHNOSBORNEJOURNALIST.CO.UK> wrote:

Does anyone have a copy of the Nabokov Christmas short story that was broadcast on Christmas Day 2012?
 
Yesterday I discovered too late to hear it that BBC Radio 4 broadcast a Nabokov Christmas short story on Christmas Day 2012.
 
If required I can supply some details.
 
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