So what do you get an atheist for Christmas? This collection of smart funny essays of course--short works by 42 resolutely secular-minded geniuses about how to survive (and even enjoy) the holiday season...without feeling the Christmas Spirit move you. Editors Robin Harvie and Stephanie Meyers have gathered writers celebrities comedians and scientists to deliver essays ranging from the hilarious to the reflective to the charmingly absurd in The Atheist s Guide to Christmas a perfect gift for the Pastafarian who has everything the Scrooge who wants nothing and anyone else interested in the diverse meanings that Christmas can hold.