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Highlights From The Comments On Columbus Day
Scott Alexander addresses reader comments on his Columbus Day post, covering historical and cultural controversies around holidays and Columbus.
43 min read 6,554 words
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Essays on Christmas
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[ACC] Should You Have A Merry Christmas?
An adversarial collaboration in verse examines Christmas, concluding that despite historical inaccuracies and economic inefficiencies, its social benefits are worthwhile.
5 min read 673 words
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Product Recommendations 2015
Scott Alexander offers Christmas shopping recommendations for various products, from balsamic vinegar to nootropics, with personal insights on each item.
14 min read 2,129 words
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[REPOST] A Christmas Poem
Scott Alexander shares a humorous Christmas poem parodying Dr. Seuss and the biblical story of King Herod, exploring the true meaning of Christmas.
4 min read 523 words