Before the New Year, members of the book club will discuss one of Terry Pratchett's most ironic and witty novels. That evening, the focus will be on the novel "Santa-Hryakus" - a story with philosophical undertones and a generous portion of trademark humor. The Flat World is preparing for the Scary Christmas. People are decorating their homes with paper sausages and hoping for gifts from the kind Santa-Hryakus. But this year, everything is going off script: unknown forces have decided to eliminate the magical fat man. Instead of the usual rituals - there is anxiety and worry. And somewhere between comedy and criticism of social norms lies real magic - the kind we create ourselves when we learn to believe. The meeting will be hosted by Georgy Snegiryov - the curator of the book club and a person who knows how to engage the audience. He will suggest discussing not only the book but also its adaptation: the two-part film features Michelle Dockery and Mark Warren, known to many from "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell." It doesn't matter if you've read the novel long ago, are just planning to, or haven't finished it - everyone will find something to share and discover something new. And the New Year's context will add a special warmth to the discussion: after all, as Pratchett wrote, sometimes we need to believe in what doesn't exist - otherwise, where will it all come from?