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by David Sedaris (Author) "I was in a coffee shop looking through the want ads when I read, "Macy's Herald Square, the largest store in the world, has big..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Back Bay Books (31 Dec 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0316779237
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316779234
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.4 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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David Nicholls
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I was in a coffee shop looking through the want ads when I read, "Macy's Herald Square, the largest store in the world, has big opportunities for outgoing, fun-loving people of all shapes and sizes who want more than just a holiday job! Read the first page
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2.0 out of 5 stars Classis Sedaris, but half are from his earlier books, 1 Feb 1999
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If you haven't read 'Barrel Fever' and 'Naked' this is 4 stars. If you have, you've already read 2/3 of this book, so give it just another 2 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Six Sick Seasonal Stories!, 7 Mar 2003
By Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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Sedaris once again knocks out six stories that will knock your socks off. One story deals with a woman's notes to her freinds after her family is forced to take in a young, female Vietnamese adult (a vestige of the husband's war mistakes) who speaks a language learned from Sesame Street watchings ("shiny, big bird, five dollar"). There is nothing but hilarious bedlam for the family, accented, of course, by the Christmas Holidays. Another deals with a true story of Sedaris' sister taking a crack whore home for the Holidays. The family considers this very cool and with his family, you'l easily see why.

However, the ultimate laugh is Sedaris' short-lived stint as a Santa Claus elf in New York's Macys. Born of adult men and one midget, all because they are short, Sedaris describes the outrageous tedium and shocking marching orders they have to endure. The Santa crowds with or without children are mercilessly dissected, as well they should be, as Sedaris wonderfully describes this terrible thing that is 'visiting Santa'. This book is far too short, but well worth the endorphic giggles it induces.

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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, 4 April 2005
By Edwin (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
This is a hilarious book. It made me laugh and laugh. That is the uniqueness of the "Holidays on Ice" book by David Sedaris. You may want to pity the characters, yet they are amusing in the way they deal with situations in the stories. It is easy for us to relate to the characters, because we have types like them everywhere around. I can understand why many people love this book too.

Also recommended: THE USURPER AND OTHER STORIES,EVERYTHING'S EVENTUAL, THE UNION MOUJIK, DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bit self indulgent but funny nonetheless
I enjoyed this thin, amusing book. Had never hear of the author but the cover picture grabbed me. The Macy's santa experience reminded me of a time I sold men's underwear and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by The Frase

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
I really enjoyed reading this book, I'll admit it wasn't as big as I had expected it to be, but it was worth it!! Read more
Published on 4 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I Brake for "Santaland Diaries"
Okay, it's true: as other Amazonian reviewers point out, "Santaland Diaries" is the crown jewel of this collection of essays and stories. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious at best, mediocre at worst
The first story, "SantaLand Diaries", is hilarious, as funny a piece of writing as I have ever read. Read more
Published on 11 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars don't wait til christmas to read this book
I got this book as a christmas present and liked it so much I shared it with someone I truly liked and cared about but I did preface the loan with the statement that I wanted it... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest book I read in ages.
David Sedaris is like an angry dysfunctional Dave Barry, only much funnier.
Published on 21 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Sedaris Hits it On the Head
I have played Santa in a big-budget holiday review for 8 years, and really love it. One of my fellow actors brought this tape into my dressing room one night. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars The "Swiftian essay" ruins this book.
I am a huge fan of David Sedaris, and bought this as a possibly subversive Xmas gift for several of my friends. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes.
Buy this book. My sis was right when she gave it to me; you'll embarass yourself laughing out loud at all the wrong times even if you're not reading it - just THINKING about it... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says Christmas is sacred- its downright silly at time!
I've been trying to get my husband to read Sedaris ever since I read Barrell Fever. So I bought the cassette of Holidays and played it on a long road trip- he was hooked by the... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 1998

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