A Snowflake's Guide to Christmas

How to survive a deeply problematic holiday

Dave Skinner

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN:
  9781838952105
• Print ISBN:
  9781838952099

Christmas is an ethical and political minefield. Luckily, this survival guide contains valuable advice on how to navigate the hazards of the holiday season. Learn how to... * launch a scathing dinner table takedown on your woefully unwoke relatives * craft your own sustainable decorations that bring festive cheer without compromising the 2050 Paris Agreement * splurge on Black Friday without propping up the neoliberal capitalist agenda * build a body-positive snowperson that isn't a straight white male for once * skilfully avoid eating meat or dairy without it becoming a whole thing you have to justify for an hour. Whether it's a stocking filler for a left-leaning loved one, or a Secret Santa gift for a painfully earnest colleague, A Snowflake's Guide to Christmas is the perfect gift for anyone with a bleeding heart (and a sense of humour) this holiday season.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• The Problem with Christmas Trees
• The Problem with Christmas Crackers
• The Problem with Carol Singers
• The Problem with Christmas Shopping
• The Problem with Gifts for Children
• The Problem with Gifts for Grown-Ups
• The Problem with Christmas Decorations
• The Problem with Christmas Cards
• The Problem with Christmas Food (& Drink)
• The Problem with Family Gatherings
• The Problem with Christmas Party Games
• The Problem with Office Christmas Parties
• The Problem with Santa
• The Problem with Snow
• The Problem with Christmas Music
• The Problem with Christmas TV
• The Problem with New Year’s Eve
• The Problem with New Year’s Resolutions
• The Problem with Conclusions
• Appendix A: A Snowflake’s Christmas Letter to Santa
• Appendix B: Emotional Support Animals to Quell Christmas-Induced Rage