Santaland Diaries

The book is a series of sketches loosely based on Christmas themes, with the longest and most notable essay being Sedaris's account of his time as a Christmas elf at Macy's.

The essays are known for their dark humor, satire, and witty observations of holiday season antics.

Sedaris's writing often pokes fun at consumerism, parental behavior, and the absurdities of holiday traditions, while also managing to maintain a balance between cynicism and heartwarming moments.