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Oct 10, 2022
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Highlights From The Comments On Columbus Day

47 min • 6,554 words • 303 comments • 60 likes • podcast (42 min)
Scott Alexander addresses reader comments on his Columbus Day post, covering historical and cultural controversies around holidays and Columbus. Longer summary
Scott Alexander responds to comments on his previous post about Columbus Day, addressing criticisms and controversies raised by readers. He discusses the origins of Christmas and Easter, the historical accuracy of claims about Columbus, the theological significance of Arianism, cultural differences in holiday celebrations, and various perspectives on Columbus Day and its meaning. Shorter summary
Dec 24, 2019
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[ACC] Should You Have A Merry Christmas?

5 min • 673 words • 51 comments • podcast (6 min)
An adversarial collaboration in verse examines Christmas, concluding that despite historical inaccuracies and economic inefficiencies, its social benefits are worthwhile. Longer summary
This adversarial collaboration between Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch examines the merits and drawbacks of Christmas. They discuss the historical inaccuracies of Jesus' birthdate, the myth of Santa Claus, and the economic inefficiencies of gift-giving. Despite these issues, they conclude that the social and emotional benefits of the holiday outweigh the negatives. The collaboration is written in rhyming verse, maintaining a lighthearted tone while addressing serious topics. Shorter summary
Dec 03, 2015
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Product Recommendations 2015

16 min • 2,129 words • 286 comments
Scott Alexander offers Christmas shopping recommendations for various products, from balsamic vinegar to nootropics, with personal insights on each item. Longer summary
Scott Alexander provides product recommendations for Christmas shopping, including a link to his Amazon affiliate page. He recommends traditional 18-year balsamic vinegar for its interesting taste, sweatpants that look like regular pants for comfort, xylitol nasal spray for congestion, the Hamilton musical CD, dental floss scythes for easier flossing, Nootropics Depot and Ceretropic online stores for nootropics, and periscope glasses for reading while lying down. He discusses each product's benefits and his personal experiences with them. Shorter summary
Dec 24, 2013
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[REPOST] A Christmas Poem

4 min • 523 words • 35 comments
Scott Alexander shares a humorous Christmas poem parodying Dr. Seuss and the biblical story of King Herod, exploring the true meaning of Christmas. Longer summary
This post is a Christmas-themed parody poem in the style of Dr. Seuss, retelling the biblical story of King Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents. The poem humorously depicts Herod's attempt to prevent the birth of Jesus by stealing all the babies in Jewville. However, when Christmas still comes despite his actions, Herod realizes that the holiday might not be solely about Jesus. The poem ends with Herod having a change of heart, returning the children, and joining in the celebration. Scott Alexander notes that this is a repost from his old blog, which he has locked, and he's selectively reposting content he believes should be preserved. Shorter summary