An essay of at least 3500 words is due Friday, December 11, 2026. The essay must address the book shown herein and must be an original work. Use of Artificial Intelligence will result in disqualification.

Extra credit will be given to each person who turns in a position paper that addresses future Christmas Essay assignments.

The position paper must be an original work. Use of Artificial Intelligence will result in disqualification. The position paper is due Friday, December 11, 2026.

All works must be submitted via This Email Link.

Anyone who fails to submit an essay by Friday, December 11, 2026, will receive sub-standard 2026 Christmas presents. A position paper alone doesn’t cut it.