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music Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli sings a hauntingly beautiful version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" David Pescovitz

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russia The origins of Baba Yaga Gareth Branwyn

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Disney A darker, grimmer Snow White David Pescovitz

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happy mutants The 13 Clocks: Grimm's Fairytales meet The Phantom Tollbooth Cory Doctorow

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