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This was a nonfiction piece that was originally intended to be an expose‘ on the commercialism and corruption of Christmas. Instead, it became a slice of life piece of the suburb of Frisco Texas as it prepares for the Christmas 2006 holiday. The author follows the stories of Tammie, a home decorator; Jeff & Bridgett, homeowners with a ridiculous light display; and Carol, a single mother.

This was a reread/listen for me and I absolutely love it!

An honest look at the consumerism behind Christmas. Hank spends the season with different families in Texas in 2006, exploring everything from shopping traditions to Christmas lights displays. It is a real reflection on how the holiday is treated, especially before the recession hit the country. It is filled with biting sarcasm and lovely 00s throwbacks.
This was a gold mine for #WGWordSearch words: 1102 found just listening to the audio

Funny, thought provoking and occasionally sad, I really liked this non fiction look at shopping and decorating and capitalism‘s place in America‘s christmases, based on interviews with families of Texans in the mid 00s. It felt strangely historical looking back before the financial crash and how different things were then. I recommend as a very different ‘festive read‘ than normal.

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Starting off #wintergames with a nonfiction audiobook on my way to work today! It's actually kind of hilarious so far
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In this book, the author looked at how several individuals and families celebrate Christmas in Frisco, TX. He looks at how commercial, huge, and sometimes how disappointing the holiday can be. The reader gets to know a number of unique individuals to include their quirks and faults along with their better qualities. Fans of NPR shows like This American Life and Snap Judgement will probably enjoy this work.

Here‘s my TBR list for December!
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Day 5 of #bookadventcalendar This is billed as hilarious, which I will definitely need to lighten my mood/anxiety when my to do list is still long and Christmas is getting ridiculously close. @LeahBergen