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<p>s.e. smith is a Northern California-based journalist and writer focusing on social justice issues. smith&#8217;s work has appeared in publications like Esquire, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, In These Times, Bitch Magazine, and Pacific Standard.</p>


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How an ancient European sex demon stole Christmas—and our hearts

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The Force is with this incredible ‘Star Wars’ Christmas light show

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5 reasons you should boycott Black Friday

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North Korean underground railroad goes online to fund a happy holiday for refugees

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Have yourself a virtual little Christmas

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Watch LeVar Burton read ‘The Night Before Christmas’

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Netflix’s ‘Fireplace for Your Home’ will make you weep with holiday cheer

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This dad filmed 25 years of Christmas mornings for 1 amazing family video

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Yuletide, the Internet’s biggest “Secret Santa” fanfiction exchange, turns 10

<p>Kevin Morris is a veteran web reporter and editor who specializes in longform journalism. He led the Daily Dot’s esports vertical and, following its acquisition by GAMURS in late 2016, launched Dot Esports, where he serves as the site’s editor-in-chief.</p>


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