A Modern American Christmas

A Modern American Christmas" pokes goodnatured fun at some of the over-the-top behaviors and events of early 21st century Christmas celebrations. Though it is humorous and somewhat irreverent, it is also not meant to be disrespectful. The story-line is framed in modern Christmas traditions and serious ethical and moral issues of the times. It does take slightly sarcastic jabs at consumerism to the extreme, double-standards, keeping up appearances and personalities who don't "do what they say" or "don't say what they do!" The story is that of a young college woman home for the holidays only to discover that the beloved family home is in the foreclosure process. The 'squatters' or renters, (depending on how the reader wants to view them) who have been living there until the actual owners (her family) can return for the one last 'Spectacularly Sensational and Shiny' Christmas in the home, are quite the characters. The dialogue is funny and fast and somewhat biting. There is...