The Hundred-Year Christmas
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The Hundred-Year Christmas is a fantasy novel by David Morrell, who is best known for being the creator of John Rambo in his earlier novel First Blood.[1] The Hundred-Year Christmas was first published in 1983 by Donald M. Grant in an edition of 700 copies, which were signed and numbered.
Origin
The novel was originally written as a Christmas present for Morrell's two children,[1] and the children in the novel are named after Morell's son and daughter.[2]
Plot
The novel concerns the friendship between Father Christmas, who lives for 100 years, and Father Time, who lives for only one. Each year Santa Claus watches a new version of his friend grow old and die, before being replaced; however, Santa's hundred years is up and it is now his turn to find a replacement. If he fails then no one will be around to take care of the infant Father Time and time itself will stop.[1]
Reception
The Hundred-Year Christmas was nominated for a World Fantasy Award in 1984 for best short story.[3]
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