The Snow Queenfinds a new home with the Impostors

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Original Load Date Nov. 11, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 11, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
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As holiday fare goes, Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fairy tale “The Snow Queen” is grimmer than most. Of course, it’s not explicitly a Christmas story just because it references winter, anymore than Shakespeare’s [ _The Winter’s Tale_ ][46] is. But the blend of wintry elements with a fantastical im...