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Christmas and Other Horrors

An Anthology of Solstice Horror

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Christmas and Other Horrors

By: Ellen Datlow - editor
Narrated by: Carrie Coello, Andrew J. Andersen
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Hugo Award-winning editor, and horror legend Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu, and many more.

The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse.

From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season.

Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry . . .

©2023 Ellen Datlow (Introduction) (P)2024 Tantor
Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Fairy Tales Holidays Winter Heartfelt Scary Christmas Celebration
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Excellent and Eclectic

This was a great assortment of horror short stories from a very talented collection of authors, with or without the unifying theme of "Christmas".
I can't wait to revisit it year after year as part of my holiday traditions.

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Uneven

There are some interesting stories here, especially the first and last ones. Sadly, the collection is uneven, and some of the stories are hard to follow or not particularly satisfying. A bigger problem, perhaps, is the narration. While some stories are read well there are stories that are set in places like Wales or Australia that would be far easier to like if the performance was read in an appropriate accent. Worth a listen, but uneven.

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1 good story

Besides the opening first story which was great, the rest of the book either bored me or just flat out sucked. I was hoping for some great Christmas horror and this was a huge letdown.

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