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In John Grisham’s satirical novella Skipping Christmas, Luther and Nora Krank decide to forgo Christmas and go on a cruise after their daughter moves to Peru, but their unconventional choice leads to conflict with their community, who expect them to uphold holiday traditions, exploring themes such as materialism, community vs. individuality, and the difficulties of life transitions. The source material uses outdated, offensive terms for people with disabilities, which is replicated in direct quotes only.