Christmas is in crisis! There are dragons attacking, a burglar snooping through the Christmas presents, and a struggle for hope in a post-apocalyptic landscape.

With a hearty dose of Christmas cheer, each of this issue’s stories explores the triumph of Christmas when things don’t go quite according to plan. And don’t miss our featured story, The Year Santa Slept Through Christmas, from bestselling author Diann Mills.

Curl up with a mug of cocoa and prepare to be swept away by elves, reindeer, and magic, celebrating a season that’s perfect . . . even when it’s not.