A Tah'Narian Christmas — M.A. Church

So what's an alien to do when his mate refuses to say what's bothering him? Why, he sends a deep space message to his mate's mother on earth, what else?

Keyno not only learns the importance of Christmas to his chosen, he's also shocked and confused as to why Dale hasn't shared this with him. There is no such celebration on Tah'Nar, but that doesn't stop Keyno from trying to bring happiness to Dale. He's not only a starship captain, he's also an excellent strategist. He gathers his closest friends -- Doc and Gibor -- and researchers the holiday.

He finds three important things about Christmas: First there is an older, heavyset male called the Santa Claus. The second is the holiday usually revolves around a tree laden with shiny baubles and lights with gifts under it. And finally they learn they're supposed to eat way too much, then lie around and moan because they ate too much.

Humans are so odd.

These mighty warriors survived the birth of their young, surely an undertaking of this magnitude is not beyond their grasp. Hopefully Dale will be pleased with all the trouble Keyno went to. But just in case, Keyno has a very special surprise in store for his chosen for his first Tah'Narian Christmas.