{"product_id":"9781599475059","title":"The Christmas Virtues: A Treasury of Conservative Tales for the Holidays","description":"\u003cbr\u003eFrom the all-star cast that brought you \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Deadly Virtue\u003c\/i\u003es and \u003ci\u003eThe Dadly Virtues\u003c\/i\u003e comes the ultimate Christmas survival guide: \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Virtues\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas season is a minefield of terrors: The family get-togethers with weird uncles, the sloppy office parties, the annoying 10-page Look-at-Us holiday letters—and we haven’t even mentioned the Black Friday mobs and that wretched Alvin and the Chipmunks song that plays every 90 minutes on Pandora, whether you like it or not. Rum-pah-pah-pum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd don’t forget the PC police lurking around every corner looking to beat the last bits of joy and comradery out of our society. Merry Christmas? Really?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it doesn’t have to be this way. 'Tis the season to recapture the wonder of Christmas, in our hearts and in our homes and even out in the public square. \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas Virtues\u003c\/i\u003e is a humorous companion for, and guide to, navigating the trials and tribulations of the holiday season. It’s a reminder of how we can embrace the joy, hope, and love of Christmas—of the real Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd a call for us to stand up for Christmas because America needs it now, more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo sit back and enjoy the following tales by your favorite authors:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRob Long’s \"The Christmas Spirit: In Defense of Ebenezer Scrooge.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP. J. O’Rourke’s “The Commercialization of Christmas: God Moves (The Merchandise) in a Mysterious Way.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndrew Ferguson’s “Jingle Bell Rock: Taking the Christ Out of Christmas Songs”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt Labash’s “Home for the Holidays: The Trials and Tribulations of Family.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStephen F. Hayes’ \"here Comes Santa Claus: The Wonder of Christmas Morning.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToby Young’s “The ghosts of Christmas: Holidays Past and Present”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJonah Goldberg’s “The War on Christmas: It’s Real, and It’s Spectacular.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristopher Buckley’s “Saint Joseph: The Forgotten ‘Father Christmas.’”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKirsten Powers’ “The first Noel: Christmas with Jesus.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Lileks' \"Boxing Day and the Christmas Hangover.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Templeton Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035771289840,"sku":"9781599475059","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599475059_p0.jpg?v=1763810957","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599475059","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}