Short stories, poetry, and essays explore the down side of the holiday season. Some whimsical, some bitter, some using humor and satire -- all taking a clear honest look at traditions, memories, dysfunctional family life, cultural alienation, and the commercialization of the mythology of Christmas.

I laughed, I cried, I was often touched, I was sometimes depressed and occasionally disgusted, but I was always absorbed as I read this charming anthology. I knew I would be recommending it to clients, to friends, or to anyone who has ever experienced that disgruntled feeling during the Holidays.
--Katie Fashing, Counselor/Therapist