Magical Links of Good Cheer
David Sedaris
In 1992, Sedaris delivered a radio broadcast relaying his time as an elf at Macy’s SantaLand, propelling himself into the popular eye and setting the stage for the play that would become Santaland Diaries. There’s certainly more to him than the sardonic Christmas elf, however, and a look through the following links will give you a look at Sedaris, in Santaland Diaries and beyond.
David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries: The piece might be a popular one, but Sedaris has definite reservations.
He Does Radio and Windows: New York Times article giving an overview of Sedaris that includes the initiation of Santaland Diaries and his popular career.
He Talk Pretty: Fairly lengthy, rather pleasantly rambling interview with Sedaris; winds humorously through childhood recollections and reflections on writing. From the Hartford Advocate.
Sedaris and Crumpet the Elf: A Holiday Tradition: Read a brief blip about Santaland Diaries, and listen to Sedaris read part of the original tale.
Sedaris on New York: From NPR, a series of accounts based on Sedaris’ experiences in the city.
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’Tis the Season…
For further fun and exciting adventures in the madness that is Christmas, take a glance through the following links. Prepared with such information, perhaps you too can throw in your lot as a happy little elf, or maybe even a gen-u-ine Santa Claus. Oh, come on; you know you’re intrigued.
‘Elf’ jailed over dynamite hoax on mall Santa: Sometimes, you get the really disgruntled elves….
How to Dress Like an Elf for Christmas: Not sure why you’d want to, but there you go, step-by-step. Be your own Crumpet.
Macy’s: Believe: Looking to get in on the thrills of a Macy’s Christmas? No? We-ell, here’s the link, anyway. Maybe your town’ll be the next stop on the Santa tour, hooRAY.
Santa School: In case you feel inspired.
Tips on how to act like a Christmas elf: Teaching elf etiquette (not for those “fantasy warrior elves” mind you) to enhance your next elf-experience. Watch this one even if you’ve no intention of traipsing around as one of Santa’s helpers.
What is your Christmas Elf Name?: Be prepared to vomit rainbows.
The Invention of Santa Claus: Bet you never would have guessed...
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Crumpet’s Magical Grab-bag
Best not to dwell on exactly what a “magical grab-bag” might be…. Here, it’s a collection of links related to some of the random references in Santaland.
One Life to Live: Catch up on Crumpet’s favorite show.
Phil Collins: You never know…. You just might spot him, fresh from a visit to Satan Santa Claus.
Vamoose!: Make sure to be armed with a bottle if you’re stuck manning the Vomit Corner.
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Twisted Holiday Games
Crowds got you tetchy? Endlessly cheery, tinsel-bedecked commercials making you grit your teeth? Think you’ll scream if faced with one more impossibly exuberant elf? Sit back, relax, and try your hand at some of these games.
Christmas Party: It’s been a long night for the big man. How many beers can Santa take before passing out?
Hitman Christmas: Santa’s put out a hit on an unruly elf, and it’s your job to take down the offender and his twisted little friends.
Reindeer Roundup: Looks like it’s that time of year, again…. Subdue reindeer with tranquilizer darts.
Santa’s Rampage: And now Santa’s facing goblins, apparently. Goblins that bleed.
Santa’s Showdown: What does Santa do in his off hours (you know, when he isn’t drinking)? Takes pot shots at the bad kids, of course.
Santa Strike: Sick of seeing that old fat man plastered over every square inch of space? Want to take a shot at him? This is the game for you, then, shooting Santa after Santa after Santa….
Santa’s Vengeance: A host of blood-thirsty aliens has swarmed the North Pole; it’s up to Santa and his guns to show the blood-thirsty invaders what’s what.
Sneaky Santa: Santa’s a thief; Randy must’ve been a really bad kid, this year. Help him make off with as much loot as he can.
Sober Santa: Help keep Santa properly toasted.
The Twelve Days of Christmas Elf Game: Not so much twisted, but gee, this is sure to up your elf-experience and get you in good with the Suit!
Wrap Attack: Santa’s been kidnapped by a bitter creature of some sort. Take on the role as the intrepid elf who sets out to save the jolly old soul.
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