No celebration touches people more deeply than Christmas. When else would a forester's wife think to disassemble her husband into gift portions? Or a father reenact the First World War under the Christmas tree? Inspired was also an emperor who does not appreciate his people and therefore lets them be appreciated. Or the goose, which becomes quite blue in the blood after being fattened with brandy and feels noble. While some celebrate the birth of the Savior, others observe the festival of love, and some simply hope for joyful commotion within the family circle. Even what is beautiful has a right to be mocked. This collection brings together stories and poems that provoke laughter and head-shaking about the holiday that touches us all.