A review by itcamefromthepage
Christmas and Other Horrors: A Winter Solstice Anthology by Ellen Datlow

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Of all the various holiday horror collections I've read this is definitely my favourite.

It has a great sense of balance with a variety of holidays represented, including Fesitvus. 

The collection has a high focus on folklore as opposed to being out to scare you. I felt like I learned a lot of new holiday traditions from this story and there were no duds.

A great introduction to some authors I really need to check out more of.