Posts Tagged: christmas
War on (A Creepy But Also Somehow Boring Version of) Christmas
Lynn Beisner, like many of us, has been accused of waging a “war on Christmas.”
In an essay at Role/Reboot, she explains why she’s tempted to do just that.
If that seems harsh, keep in mind that her family’s Christmas traditions include a puppet show in which a Mr.
...moreYou Forgot Cranberries, Too?
“Let’s shed a little light on the Christmas spirit!”
-talking candle in my mom’s house
Christmas in Beirut
Every year I try to convince my sister not to celebrate Christmas. I tell her we’re not Christians. She says I’m wrapping the children’s presents wrong. I tell her the kids will tear the paper anyway. She tells me to please be quiet and keep working.
Notable San Francisco, This Week: 12/20-12/26
This week in San Francisco, eat for a cause with Food Not Bombs, open mics at Amnesia and Kaleidoscope, Post-Impressionists at the De Young, and volunteer work gets fun at City Impact’s Christmas Block Party.
Monday 12/20: Joint Food Not Bombs in Union Square for a Sit/Eat against Sit/Lie.
...moreThe Rumpus Holiday Internet Roundup
‘Tis the season, so we’re taking a day or two off. Here are a few wonderful things from around the web to keep you busy (don’t worry, we’ll be back):
Morning Coffee
Wired looks at the fine art of pulpy vhs box art.
A handy Christmas facts info-graphic for you.
Scienceray wants to talk to you about the Trogon family of birds. I link to this begrudgingly because birds are terrifying.
...moreSaturday Morning Links
Is it Saturday already? Time flies when grades are due.
The Mexican answers some important questions about faith and cartoons.
Yes yes yes. Take what Overthinking It says about filmmaking and apply it to writers as well. Everyone needs an editor.
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