What does it mean to be normal? Is normal a good thing or a bad thing?

How does humor help Sedaris communicate his message?

Is a modern American Christmas about giving? If so, to whom?

Thaddeus Bristol describes his harsh condemnation of children as early treatment of a cancer. Is Bristol right to criticize children?

Is Jim Timothy a hero or a villain?

How much are Sedaris' depictions of holiday excess exaggerated?

Is Jocelyn Dunbar guilty of murder? Are her actions defensible?