Flash Points: FP’s 2023 holiday gift guide

Plus: Gorbachev’s Pizza Hut Thanksgiving miracle. NOVEMBER 26, 2023  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](     Sponsored by [The Fletcher School at Tufts University]( As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to share some of our favorite holiday reads, from a snapshot into Finland’s Santa-industrial complex to an essay on former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s infamous Pizza Hut advertisement, filmed on Thanksgiving Day in 1997. Don’t miss our holiday gift guide, which features FP staff recommendations on the best gifts for lovers of travel, food, and, of course, foreign policy.—Chloe Hadavas   [1]( [FP’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide]( Gift ideas for the world travelers, inquisitive minds, and global foodies in your life. By FP Staff   [2]( [Mikhail Gorbachev’s Pizza Hut Thanksgiving Miracle]( In 1997, the former Soviet leader needed money, and Pizza Hut needed a spokesman. Greatness ensued. By Paul Musgrave   [3]( [It Wasn’t Always About Eating and Shopping]( How Thanksgiving became the consumption holiday that we know and love. By Cameron Abadi   Double the Insight. Half the Price. [Get two years of Insider for $498 $249.](   [4]( [The True Meaning of Christmas Movies Is a Cozy American Worldview]( In the Christmas movie universe, Europeans are royals, the military is a burden, and home is where the heart is. By Paul Musgrave   [5]( [Finland’s Santa-Industrial Complex]( Many countries have claimed to be the official home of Father Christmas. But only Finland has Santa’s elves cranking out tourism gold. By Reid Standish Sponsored [Become a Leader in Global Affairs]( Are you ready to gain the knowledge and network necessary to tackle today’s most vexing challenges as a leader in global affairs? Fletcher’s uniquely interdisciplinary curriculum combines theory and practice, empowering our graduates to lead effectively across borders and disciplines. Learn how Fletcher can help you accelerate your career—or pivot to a new one—anywhere on Earth. [Join us](.   [Special Offer! Two Years For Half Price]( Not just another global affairs magazine. Find expert points of view on current geopolitical events. Unlock [unlimited access]( for two years, for the price of one. [GET OFFER](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.