by Lewis Black
First published 2010
Lewis Black takes aim at America's most beloved holiday in this comedic assault on Christmas customs. The New York Times bestselling author and Daily Show comedian unleashes his signature rage on everything from gift giving to Christmas trees to Rudolph. Black shares his own bizarre holiday rituals that deliberately avoid traditional Christmas elements. He recounts personal experiences that shaped his anti-Christmas stance, including a USO Christmas tour and donning a full Santa suit. The perpetually angry comedian dissects what he sees as the fundamental problems with how Americans celebrate Christmas. Black applies his razor sharp wit to holiday traditions that others find heartwarming. His observations cut through seasonal sentimentality with brutal honesty. This personal manifesto against Christmas cheer offers Black's alternative vision for December 25th. Readers will encounter a holiday perspective that challenges every assumption about peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Genres: essays, humor, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: irreverent, thought-provoking, witty
Tropes: personal-manifesto, social-commentary
178 pages · Hardcover · Riverhead Books