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. The Hundred-Year Christmas was first published in 1983
by Donald M. Grant in an edition of 700 copies, which were signed and numbered.
for Morrell's two children, and the children in the novel are named after Morell's son and daughter.
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.
in 1984 for best short story.
David Morrell
David Morrell is a Canadian-American novelist, best known for his debut 1972 novel First Blood, which would later become the successful Rambo film franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. He has written 28 novels, and his work has been translated into 26 languages...
who is best known for being the creator of John Rambo
John Rambo
John Rambo is an iconic fictional character and the basis of the Rambo saga. He first appeared in the 1972 novel First Blood by David Morrell, but later became more famous in the film series, played by Sylvester Stallone...
in his earlier novel First Blood. The Hundred-Year Christmas was first published in 1983
1983 in literature
The year 1983 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*Ironweed by William Kennedy is published.*Salvage for the Saint by Peter Bloxsom and John Kruse is published. This is the final book in a series of novels, novellas and short stories featuring the Leslie Charteris...
by Donald M. Grant in an edition of 700 copies, which were signed and numbered.
Origin
The novel was originally written as a Christmas presentChristmas Present
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for Morrell's two children, and the children in the novel are named after Morell's son and daughter.
Plot
The novel concerns the friendship between Father ChristmasFather Christmas
Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas. A similar figure with the same name exists in several other countries, including France , Spain , Brazil , Portugal , Italy , Armenia , India...
who lives for 100 years and Father Time
Father Time
Father Time is usually depicted as an elderly bearded man, somewhat worse for wear, dressed in a robe, carrying a scythe and an hourglass or other timekeeping device...
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.
Reception
The Hundred-Year Christmas was nominated for a World Fantasy AwardWorld Fantasy Award
The World Fantasy Awards are annual, international awards given to authors and artists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of fantasy...
in 1984 for best short story.