Christmas Stars Author:David G. Hartwell (Editor) The best of Christmas -- past, present, and yet to come — Christmas is a time for miracle, scientific and otherwise, and for surprises that can only occur at this time of the year. But what marvels will the holidays bring to the far future -- or to alien worlds light-years from the North Pole? — In this celebratory collection, many of today's ... more »finest writers of fantasy and science fiction unwrap startling visions of the future of Christmas. An unusual Christmas spirit brings confusion -- and romance -- to a modern young woman. A father's gift opens up the universe for all humanity. And a devout researcher uncovers the shattering secret of the original Star of Bethlehem. These and other stories shine like sparkling, unearthly ornaments on a fresh green tree of holiday traditions.
'Twas the night before tomorrow, and all through the galaxy, nothing burns as bright as ... Christmas Stars.
Contents:
Adeste Fideles / Frederik Pohl --
The Santa Claus Compromise / Thomas M. Disch --
Miracle / Connie Willis --
The Christmas Count / Henry Melton --
The Star / Arthur C. Clarke --
When Jesus Comes Down the Chimney / Ian Watson --
The Plot Against Santa Claus / James Powell --
Sanity Clause / Edward Wellen --
Silent Night / Ben Bova --
A Proper Santa Claus / Anne McCaffrey --
A Little Girl's Xmas in Moderan / David R. Bunch --
Christmas Trombone / Raymond E. Banks --
Dark Conception / Joe L. Hensley & Alexei Panshin --
Cyber-Claus / William Gibson --
Promises to Keep / Jack McDevitt --
The Gift / Ray Bradbury --
Winter Solstice, Camelot Station / John M. Ford --
A Holiday in the Park / John M. Ford --
The New Father Christmas / Brian W. Aldiss --
Stars Over Santa Claus / William Morrison --
The Gifts of the Magistrate / Spider Robinson --
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men / Rick Shelley --