Job Descriptions for Jesus, Santa and the Elves

Even the North Pole has to Recruit at Christmas

Christmas is Different this Year

I have learned to love the quiet time after everyone has gone to bed even more than ever. My afghan…

A Traditional Indo-Canadian Christmas

In 36 hours, I will wake up to a packed suitcase, ready to be transported across the US-Canada border. With a little mercy from the travel gods, in 48 hours I will be in Canada, climbing into my father’s car, where we will exchange pleasantries about the weather…

Secret Santa & Porn

Skin Mags, Tanqueray, and a Tickle Me Elmo

To Be Seen

A Christmas Miracle from our 4th grade classroom

On Kwanzaa and other Complicated Holidays

I’ve always been ambivalent about holidays.

I appreciated the days off from work, the opportunity to gorge on carbs and mulled wine and the chance to make merry with family and friends. I also appreciated the general spirit of the…

 Valentine’s Day Slump

What’s the point? 

‘Twas the Crisis Before Christmas

Even Santa has a supply chain to manage.

Mandarins all year

Is it Good or Bad?

How to Cope with Holiday Financial Stress

Ways to cope with stress from the holidays