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Irving the Snowchicken is coming to town: Forget Christmakkah and Festivus. Our interfaith holiday involves a magical rooster who fills the children's pants with presents.; By Christopher Noxon Dec 22, 2007
My married boyfriend's ditching me for Christmas: He's going home to his family without me. Could that be because we're both still hitched?; By Cary Tennis Dec 21, 2007
I'll be alone for Christmas -- merrily!: Do not pity me: I prefer solitude.; By Cary Tennis Dec 20, 2007
All I need for Christmas: A big orange and some fresh pine boughs and "Silent Night." A few details bring back a snowy night in Minnesota years ago.; By Garrison Keillor Dec 19, 2007
Childhood's end: When your children grow up, you have to say goodbye to part of them -- and part of yourself.; By Gary Kamiya Dec 18, 2007
The meaning of Christmas: In which Bob and Carol Cratchit, on a holiday cruise, are visited by Scrooge's ghost.; By Garrison Keillor Dec 12, 2007
Away in an awesome manger: The Nativity story is a cornerstone of the Christian faith but can be a big hurdle for a bunch of skeptical New York teenagers.; By Garrison Keillor Dec 5, 2007
It's gift-giving time, and I'm cranky about gift cards and pushy kids: It used to be so much fun to pick out the perfect gift. Now it seems kids just want the cash.; By Cary Tennis Nov 29, 2007
It's not a wonderful life: Tired of chirpy carols and stale sugar cookies and your whole annoying family? Here's a delectably dark holiday TV viewing guide -- an antidote for anyone burned out on holiday cheer.; By Heather Havrilesky Dec 24, 2006
The man in the red suit: An endearing enigma in a scarlet fur-trimmed jacket, Santa has spent the past 150 years spreading joy -- and shilling for Macy's, Maxwell House and Dewar's scotch.; By Mary Lisa Gavenas Dec 23, 2006
My 13-year-old still believes in Santa Claus: Should I tell her the truth -- to save her from the derision of her friends, if nothing else?; By Cary Tennis Dec 22, 2006
The war on Christmas goes global: But the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, preached by religious extremists.; Andrew Leonard Dec 21, 2006
Nothing but nog: It's got a mysterious history and a texture that's more lubricant than libation. But old-fashioned eggnog is still America's holiday cocktail of choice.; By Robert Sietsema Dec 19, 2006
Hell for the holidays: The American Psychological Association says the season is rough on women -- but news stories remind us that shopping is fun!; Carol Lloyd Dec 14, 2006
"Xmas in Afghanistan": Singers: no oil, Santa no care.; By David Puner Dec 14, 2006
Season of bragging: Don't expect a newsletter trumpeting Keillor family achievements. My kid was a horsie in the church Christmas pageant, and that's good enough for me.; By Garrison Keillor Dec 13, 2006
Floridian elfin magic: Smile: you're on elfdar!; By David Puner Dec 12, 2006
Welcome to the Terrierdome: "Barney's Holiday Extravaganza"; By David Puner Dec 11, 2006
A Christmas carol for 2006: Bob Cratchit builds condos, Tiny Tim is on MySpace, but we can still enjoy classics like "Silent Night."; By Garrison Keillor Dec 6, 2006
Don't like Christmas? Get a life: You may feel excluded by Christian symbolism, but you're in America. Work with it.; By Garrison Keillor Nov 29, 2006
Do I have the right to control how Christmas money is used?: Last year I sent my brother a check to buy gifts for his kids, and he spent it on a video game.; By Cary Tennis Nov 21, 2006
Christmas past: My parents divorced and we moved across the country. My sister told me Santa was a fake, and a plague of mice destroyed our tree. No wonder I longed to return to sunny California.; By Ann Patchett Dec 25, 2005
Christmas with the Wilsons: For one day each year, my mixed-up family of Jews, Muslims, Christians and New Agers gathers to sing karaoke carols, munch on jello mold and get wasted at church.; By Cintra Wilson Dec 24, 2005
Have an Angry Black Bitch Christmas: This ain't your Ladies' Home Journal shopping list.; Page Rockwell Dec 23, 2005
The real war on Christmas: It's actually being waged by Bill O'Reilly and other right-wingers. I should know: It almost ruined my family's holiday dinner.; By Wil Wheaton Dec 22, 2005

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