Spiritism

Satan Scientologist Claus is coming to town

This year we're not even going to say the word. But we'll talk about every freaky thing else. Did you hear about the Assemblies of God, the world's sixth largest Christian denomination, pointing out that 'Santa' is an anagram of 'Satan'? From the metaphysical battle between spiritualists and exorcists in Spain to the open arms of the branches of Scientology in Brussels via the Virgin who, well, appears in Ireland. You may say it's science fiction, but some prefer to call it truth. That's what we've prepared for as we wish you a happy end to this ... 25 December

• Read the special edition Satan Scientologist Claus is coming to town
• From Hogwarts, Narnia and Mordor to the European Union
• Salvador Martín: 'Paranormal will be normal as soon as we rid ourselves of prejudices'
• Orwell, Bradbury, K. Dick fantasies are our realities
• Brussels: 'There are many more scientologists than we think'
• 'She’s angry' in Ireland: Virgin Mary makes Youtube debut
• Spain’s Satan lovers