Holidays on Ice: Stories
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Holidays on Ice is David Sedaris' 1997 collection of Christmas essays, some new and some published previously.
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[edit] SantaLand Diaries
"SantaLand Diaries" recounts Sedaris' experiences working as an elf at Macy's department store. The essay was originally broadcast on NPR, and is also included in Sedaris' first book Barrel Fever.
[edit] Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!
A Christmas letter from the Dunbar clan. Where Mrs. Dunbar is undaunted by a new stepdaughter from the far east, and her crack addicted grandson.
[edit] Dinah, the Christmas Whore
Where Sedaris's sister Lisa brings home a friend that delights the family. This story was also published in Sedaris' 1997 book Naked.
[edit] Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol
A review of the local grade school's Christmas pageant.
[edit] Based on a True Story
Where a member of the media begs a church congregation for information on a heartbreaking story.
[edit] Christmas Means Giving
Where battling neighbors try to outdo each other with holiday generosity.
