Luv Doc: Secret Santa

Maybe your Secret Santa owns a thrift-store Timex and a whiskey-dented 2001 Ford Escort

"...My Secret Santa didn't show up (sad face)...."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Secret History

That a man from San Antonio named Richard Santos has as much to add to the world of Jewish intellectual pursuits as an attorney named Rosen is as fascinating as it should be obvious, David Garza writes after he attended the Texas Jewish Historical Society's 22nd annual gathering. For the first time, perhaps, an entirely constructive revision may be taking place in the history of those we call the "people of the Book."

"..."crypto-Jews" -- that is, Sephardic groups of families who secretly retained their religion and culture after a 15th-century Spanish..."

May 11, 2001 Books Feature by David Garza

The Luv Doc: Some Secret Grotto

Men don't fear commitment

"...right index finger is grotesquely calloused. Is there some secret grotto or tavern back room where real, honest, decent..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Mrs. Santa's Book Bag

"...an introduction or anecdote, such as her cousin Bernie's secret to perfect lox, eggs, and onions. It should be..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Food Feature by Amy Kritzer

Watch Your Language

UCLA Professor Otto Santa Ana brings Brown Tide Rising to Resistencia.

"...prevalence of anti-immigrant sentiment in this country is no secret -- from Texas to California to Minnesota to New..."

July 26, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

After a Fashion

Scrambling to take care of that Secret Santa on your list? Your Style Avatar has the perfect solution!

"...SANTA'S REAL SECRETS In offices and businesses across the globe,..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Record Reviews

"...into the studio, and commissioning cover art that depicts Santa in the label's classic executioner chair and mask ensemble...."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Review

Kitsch Kringle

What we really want when we want Santa

"...cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town."..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

The Luv Doc: Feeding Pigeons

Toddlers have a lot of cartilage, don't they?

"...We did the Secret Santa drawing for my office on Friday and whoever..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Night Before

Three guys look for fun on a Christmas Eve that turns into one crazy night

"...If your Santa wish list includes yet another “James Franco swings secretly..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bad Samaritan

David Tennant plays Hannibal Lecter, which is less fun than it sounds.

"...Bad Samaritan, which is not (unfortunately) an off-brand Bad Santa spin-off. Instead, it's an opportunity for former Doctor Who..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rockin' Scriptmas!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Plays

"...actually thinking about giving someone a script for this Secret Santa thing...."

Dec. 12, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gourmet Gadgetry

The Food staff offers some ideas on stocking stuffers for the kitchen enthusiast on your list.

"...-- all jam-packed with gift items. What's a conscientious Santa to do? Smart Santas seek professional help, and that's..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Holiday Viewing: Doctor Who at Christmas

Which are the best (and worst) of the BBC classic's Xmas specials?

"...nothing says Christmas like a time-traveling alien. Yes, if Santa Claus can get around the world in one night,..."

Dec. 11, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Candy Hell

Or, it takes a lot of patience to play Mrs. Santa Claus.

"...days, we ceremoniously dumped several disastrous batches in a secret spot outdoors. It was one of those situations where..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Christmastime Yum, New Year’s Noms, Jo’s Spikes Coffee Winterwise, Hoboken Pie Ventures Beyond Pizza, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering.

"...Dec. 24, 11am-9pm and Mon., Dec. 25, 5-9pm. (Garbo’s not-so-secret dessert weapon: The key lime pie, omg!) …..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...Now in its fourth year, aGLIFF's infamous secret screening features an appearance from the director for the..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

Guide to 4/20 Events and Resources in Austin

Everyone needs to chill out

"...High School in California, who used 4:20 as a secret code meaning it's time to smoke doobs around a..."

April 15, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

A Surprise Gift Boosts Meals on Wheels

MacKenzie Scott offers an $8 million gift

"...How would you feel if your Secret Santa gave you $8 million? That's sort of how..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Family Style

The Threadgill's secret to longevity

"...Harlan Gilliam, who genuinely cared for us. Fox played Santa Claus for Chavez's children every Christmas, while Gil­li­am enjoyed..."

July 8, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Hot chocolate, indoor turkey frying, and more for the holidays

"...traditional Spanish hot chocolate powder received from my office Secret Santa, and found both results delightful. The 32-ounce hot..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Arthouse

Arthouse Curator Elizabeth Dunbar finds a promotion under the tree

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Go Go Gadget

The season's best tech toys

"...And what about that gift exchange? Whether its secret Santa or white elephant style, Hammacher Schlemmer specializes in..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Duty

IBIZ Districts: Voting local with holiday dollars

Keep Austin weird by shopping locally

"...day. Within the IBIZ districts, we did a little Secret Santa reconnaissance this week and turned up these ideas...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Will "Tomstown" be as big as Sharpstown?

"...when he just happened to drop by with his Secret Santa presents, nor even that a "quid pro quo"..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Chapter 5: An Ongoing Odyssey

Twenty years of The Austin Chronicle: the final chapter and coda

"...bottles filled with various top-shelf candy; CD holder thing (secret Santa); brand-name candy (3); various Statesman T-shirts (3); 1..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Different Stages' Mrs. Mannerly

Jeffrey Hatcher's nostalgic comedy gently leads the audience back to small-town Ohio in the Sixties

"...but Jeffrey is also out to uncover Mrs. Mannerly's secret past. As a 9-year-old boy in short pants, he..."

April 7, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Gates of the Alamo Reviewed

Mark Busby reviews Stephen Harrigan's The Gates of the Alamo.

"...of William Barrett Travis, David Crockett, Jim Bowie, and Santa Anna through a narrative that revolves around several vividly..."

March 24, 2000 Books Feature by Mark Busby

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...DJ Boyfriend playing the holiday beats. Plus: a Dirty Santa raffle raising funds for Top Drawer Thrift/Project Transitions. Sat.,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Big Myths Revealed: Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Popular Vote..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column

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