
'Tis the SeasonA roundup of Slate holiday coverage.
Updated Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at 4:14 PM ET"The Earthly Father: What if Mary wasn't a virgin?" by Chloe Breyer. Posted Dec. 22, 2005.
"What Would Baby Jesus Say?: Nothing, of course" by Jack Miles. Posted Dec. 22, 2005.
"The War on Christmas, the Prequel: When the holiday was banned," by Andrew Santella. Posted Dec. 21, 2005.
"Witches' Brew at Winter Solstice: How Wiccans do themselves in," by Marc Oppenheimer. Posted Dec. 21, 2005.
"Kitchen Confidential: Professional chefs reveal their shortcuts," by Jill Hunter Pellettieri. Posted Dec. 21, 2005.
"The Real Reason Children Love Fantasy: Kids aren't escapists, they're little scientists," by Alison Gopnik. Posted Dec. 20, 2005.
"A Christmas Chronicle: How I learned the secret of Santa Claus' annual visit," by Maile Meloy. Posted Dec. 20, 2005.
"Wreaths: The demure symbol of Christmas," by Bryan Curtis. Posted Dec. 19, 2005.
"No, Really, You Shouldn't Have: Why clothes make a terrible gift" by Amanda Fortini. Posted Dec. 16, 2005.
"The Christmas Puppy: Why you shouldn't get one," by Jon Katz. Posted Dec. 16, 2005.
"Bon Appetizer!: My quest for the perfect hors d'oeuvre," by Sara Dickerman. Posted Dec. 15, 2005.
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