Synopsis
The Christmas Spirit
Published by Samuel French Inc
5 Male 4 Female
Infusing comedy into the classic Death Takes a Holiday, The Christmas Spirit is set in contemporary Long Island
Julia persuades Death to give her one more day to enjoy Christmas and invites him to be her guest at a festive party
The next day the house fills with bickering relatives, friends, the local priest - and Death, masquerading as a human, singing carols and drinking egg nog
Moments of high farce, drama and even romance arise as bright holiday fantasies collide with a not-so-merry reality