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Holidays on Ice is a 1997 collection of essays about Christmas by David Sedaris , some new and some previously published. 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 ''. 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. Also first published in '' Barrel Fever ''. 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 . FRONT ROW CENTER WITH THADDEUS BRISTOL A review of the local grade school's Christmas pageant. BASED ON A TRUE STORY Where a member of the media begs a church congregation for information on a heartbreaking story. CHRISTMAS MEANS GIVING Where battling neighbors try to outdo each other with holiday generosity. |
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