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Holidays on Ice
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A collection of satirical and darkly humorous essays about various holiday traditions and experiences.

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As a child, I assumed that when I reached adulthood, I would have grown-up thoughts.

David Sedaris

growing upchildhood

The Santaland Diaries is a one-man play, and I am the one man.

David Sedaris

theaterperformance

I was in the middle of a full-scale nervous breakdown when I got the job at Santaland.

David Sedaris

stressjob

In general, I find that Christmas is a time of great drama and tension.

David Sedaris

christmasdrama

The Christmas season has become a commercial enterprise, and Santaland is no exception.

David Sedaris

christmascommercialism

I was told to give each child three minutes, no more and no less.

David Sedaris

childrentime management

I have been a Christmas elf for five seasons, and I have seen some things.

David Sedaris

christmasexperience

No one is immune to the charms of a six-foot tall elf.

David Sedaris

humorcharisma

Santaland is a place where dreams come true for some, and for others, it's a nightmare.

David Sedaris

santalanddreamsnightmare

I found myself becoming a sort of confidant to the parents, a person they could trust with their secret wishes.

David Sedaris

trustsecrets