Have a story or tradition around Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory'? Tell us

NPR | By NPR Staff

Published October 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM EDT

NPR is excited to be creating a holiday special featuring Truman Capote's reading of his short story, A Christmas Memory. Do you have a tradition of reading this story every year around the holidays? Or making fruitcake like Buddy and his friend? Or do you have a memory related to hearing this story? We want to hear from you! Share your memories using the form below:

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