Magnificent Slash Holidays

Zine
Title:	Magnificent Slash Holidays
Publisher:	Neon Rainbow Press/Wild Side Press
Editor(s):	Cinda Gillilan & Jody Norman
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Medium:	print, later issues also as PDF
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Fandom:	Magnificent Seven
Language:	English
External Links:	Neon Rainbow Press Mag7 website
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Magnificent Slash Holidays is a holiday-themed slash Magnificent Seven anthology. Magnificent Holidays is the gen alternative.

Issue 1

Magnificent Slash Holidays 1 has 149 pages. An all-slash, holiday, special event, annual celebration, fun times zine. Stories are all Old West or ATF Denver universes.

• Home for Christmas (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). It's Christmas Eve and Vin's in the hospital, right where he and Chris don't want him to be. (15)
• Mumm's the Word (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (New Year's, Chris/Vin), a sequel to "Home for Christmas." Vin's still recovering, but Chris thinks he knows what might help speed up the process. (9)
• O' Christmas Tree (by SueN) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). After getting the Christmas tree in, Chris and Vin need a break and while resting reveal a few secrets. (12)
• I'll be Home for Christmas (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Christmas is fast approaching and Chris lands in the hospital, destroying all the plans they had made for a perfect holiday. (14)
• Presence (by Cobalt) ATF Denver (Christmas, Buck/Ezra). The Seven are out at Chris's ranch to celebrate Christmas, and a snowball fight leads to an unexpected present for Buck. (11)
• A Perfect Christmas (by SueN) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). A drunk driver almost kills Chris on his way back to the ranch and Vin. Now he's stuck in the hospital and Vin's hope for a perfect Christmas are dashed. (59)
• The House (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Halloween, Chris/Vin). While on an extended stakeout, Chris and Vin find themselves caught up in a horror from the past. A horror that attacks them both and plans to kill them. (10)
• The Greatest Gift (by Storm) ATF Denver (Birthday, Chris/Vin). Chris is celebrating his birthday, but it all goes wrong when Vin is bitten by a rattlesnake. (8)

Issue 2

cover of issue #2

Magnificent Slash Holidays 2 has 167 pages. An all-slash, holiday, special event, annual celebration, fun times zine. Stories are all Old West or ATF Denver universes.

• Resolution (by Tarlan) Old West (New Year's, Chris/Vin). When JD starts nagging them to make resolutions, Chris decides on one he hopes he won't regret. (11)
• Wallflower (by mcat) Old West (Valentine's Day, Chris/Vin). Vin's ignoring the dance, but Chris knows how to make it up to him. (2)
• Making a Clean Start (by Tarlan) Old West (Spring Cleaning, Chris/Vin). Winter's over and Larabee gets an itch to clean up the shack, and for other activities as well. (4)
• Spring Fever (by Tarlan) Old West (Annual Spring Picnic, Chris/Vin). Spring Fever has everyone aware of romance in the air, and Mrs. Potter and a friend decide to help one couple along. (11)
• A Holiday Moment (by Cobalt) Old West (Christmas, Chris/Buck). Chris thinks about how the holiday has gotten better. (1)
• The Greatest Gift (by SueN) Old West (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Vin had ridden out of town to escape the press of folks out and about for the holiday, but Chris is hoping he might change his mind and come back to share it with him. (25)
• The Last Candle (by mcat) ATF Denver (Birthday, Chris/Vin). Vin has a special gift in mind for Chris's birthday. (3)
• Chocolate Surprise (by mcat) ATF Denver (Easter, Buck/Vin). Buck brings over an Easter gift he and Vin can both enjoy. (3)
• Cowpoke (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Homecoming, Chris/Vin). Vin welcomes Chris home in style. (8)
• Out of the Woods (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Day off, Chris/Vin). A day off almost turns deadly for Vin, and leaves Chris dealing with the aftermath. (9)
• Happy Birthday, Vin Tanner (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Birthday, Chris/Vin). Chris makes sure that Vin spends his birthday at home. (5)
• First Snow (by Kaed) ATF Denver (First Snow, Chris/Vin). The first snowfall of the season finds Chris and Vin in a cabin, Tanner dealing with the tragic consequences of a shooting. (10)
• Office Party (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Vin is determined that Chris enjoy this holiday season. (5)
• Christmas Present (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Chris marvels over the best Christmas present he could imagine. (6)
• Best of Times, Worst of Times (by Tarlan) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Vin and Chris share holiday memories with the others. (13)
• Merry Christmas, Vin Tanner (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Chris and Vin share a quiet holiday moment of reflection. (3)
• Ghost of Christmas Past (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Vin shares some sad memories with Chris. (14)
• Hair Today (by Tarlan) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). A gag gift has lasting repercussions for the men of Team Seven, and obscures a true gift in the making. (22)
• Five Years (by Kaed) ATF Denver (Anniversary, Chris/Vin). Chris reflects on the past five years. (3)

Issue 3

Magnificent Slash Holidays 3 was published in 2006 (The original submission deadline was August 2005.) and has 110 pages. An all-slash, holiday, special event, annual celebration, fun times zine. Stories are all Old West or ATF Denver universes.

• Begin the New (by Annie) Old West (Christmas, Chris/Vin). While trying to avoid Christmas, Chris and Vin find themselves taking care of each other. (13)
• Flowers and Candy (by Tarlan) Old West (first date, Chris/Vin). Vin tries to decide what it means when a man is given flowers. (5)
• Josiah's Birthday (by Tarlan) Old West (birthday, Josiah/Nathan). The lovers are celebrating. (5)
• Heat Exhaustion (by Tarlan) Old West (summer heat wave, Chris/Vin). A heat wave makes it harder than usual for Chris to work on his cabin, but then Vin is there to help, but he's also a distraction. (10)
• Toeing the Mistle (by Annie) Old West (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Chris leaves town for his cabin, but Vin drops by to celebrate the holiday with him, like it or not. (18)
• Broken Mugs and Making Up (by Kaed) ATF Denver (4th of July, Chris/Vin). Vin accidentally broke one of Chris' coffee mugs and now the two men are on the outs. (9)
• Trick or Treat (by Angis) ATF Denver (Halloween, Buck/Ezra). Buck has a surprise for Ezra. (3)
• Mama, He's Crazy (by SueN) ATF Denver (Thanksgiving, Chris/Vin). Vin spends some time thinking about his mom, and what he'd tell her about Chris. (11)
• A Blue Scarf (by Angie) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). A special gift leads to an interesting night. (4)
• 'Twas the Night (by Annie) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Vin gets a little lost on the way home. (9)
• Home (by Renegade) ATF Denver (Christmas/New Year's, Chris/Vin). Bad news casts a pall over the holidays, and Chris is barely hanging on. (13)

Issue 4

cover of issue #4

Magnificent Slash Holidays 4 was published in 2007 and is 133 pages long. Shiloh is the front cover artist.

• Fool for Love by The Neon Gang (ATF) (6 pages)
• Trick or Treat by Annie (ATF) (8 pages)
• And to All, a Good Night by Annie (ATF) (25 pages)
• Dark Revenge by Kaed (ATF) (34 pages)
• It's a Wonderful Life by Angie (ATF) (14 pages)
• Chris'mas Comes Early for Vin by Susie Burton (ATF) (5 pages)
• Blossoms by Annie (OW) (13 pages)
• Put It Aside by JIN (OW) (4 pages)
• Commitment by The Tenth Muse 1 (OW) (3 pages)
• Mistletoe Musings by Thistle (OW) (1 page)
• Holiday Surprise by The Neon Gang (OW) (7 pages)

Issue 5

Magnificent Slash Holidays 5 is 117 pages long.

• Memento Mori (by SueN) ATF Denver (Memorial Day, Chris/Vin). The two men think back to the meaning of sacrifice. (13)
• The Delievery (by Wildcat) ATF Denver (Birthday and Anniversary, Chris/Vin). A special package arrives. (7)
• The Birthday Gift (by Shea) ATF Denver (Birthday, Chris/Vin). It's always nice when you get just what you want for your birthday. (15)
• September 3 (by Farad) ATF Denver (Anniversary, Chris/Vin). Some anniversaries bring back bad memories, but with the right person you can make it through. (8)
• The Greatest Gift (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Knowing what the greatest gift is can be a blessing. (18)
• Hopes and Dreams (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Holding on to your hopes and dreams is easier when you have someone there beside you. (13)
• Dancing Around (by Farad) Old West (A special occassion, Chris/Vin). When they stop over in a town, Chris and Vin end up at a dance that sparks a private dance between the two men. (15)
• Its Own Place (by Farad) Old West (Heat Wave, Chris/Vin). When you can't escape the heat you'll try anything. (18)

Issue 6

Magnificent Slash Holdidays 6 contains 116 pages.

• Memorial Day (by SueN) ATF Denver (Memorial Day, Chris/Vin). The two men think back to the meaning of sacrifice. (13)
• The Delievery (by Wildcat) ATF Denver (Birthday and Anniversary, Chris/Vin). A special package arrives. (7)
• The Birthday Gift (by Shea) ATF Denver (Birthday, Chris/Vin). It's always nice when you get just what you want for your birthday. (15)
• September 3 (by Farad) ATF Denver (Anniversary, Chris/Vin). Some anniversaries bring back bad memories, but with the right person you can make it through. (8)
• The Greatest Gift (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Knowing what the greatest gift is can be a blessing. (18)
• Hopes and Dreams (by RubyJ) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Holding on to your hopes and dreams is easier when you have someone there beside you. (13)
• Dancing Around (by Farad) Old West (A special occassion, Chris/Vin). When they stop over in a town, Chris and Vin end up at a dance that sparks a private dance between the two men. (15)
• Its Own Place (by Farad) Old West (Heat Wave, Chris/Vin). When you can't escape the heat you'll try anything. (18)

Issue 7

Magnificent Slash Holdidays 7 was published in July 2015 and contains 148 pages.

As of 2015, all of these stories have appeared, or are currently available, on-line.

• An Issue of Trust (by Sierra Chaves) Old West (Birthday, Chris/Vin). If you trust, good things happen. (5)

• A Night in Joy (by Patricia Grace) Old West (Special Occasion, Chris/Vin). A close call brings the boys closer together. (6)

• Love Posted (by Kacey Tucker & Lorin Zane) Old West (Special occasion, Chris/Vin). A first kiss. (12)

• Mustang (by Dana Ely) Old West (Summer Solstice, Chris/Vin). The boys are after a wiley mustang, but find much more. (7)

• Home to Love (by Kaed) Old West (4th of July, Chris/Vin). The Seven take a group of kids out for a pre-holiday celebration. (13)

• Love's Special Day (by Mary Fallon and Lorin Zane) Old West (Birthday, Chris/Vin). Vin has to decide on a birthday. (13)

• Love Cures (by Kacey Tucker & Lorin Zane) Old West (Special occassion, Chris/Vin). Chris has a cure for Vin's hiccups. (5)

• Encore (by Grace Fortado) Old West (Winter solstice, Chris/Vin). Chris and Vin are at it again. (4)

• Loving on the Road to Galilee (by Patricia Grace & Lorin Zane) Old West (Christmas, Chris/Vin). The seven exchange gifts. (16)

• Pounce (by Patricia Grace) Old West (New Year's, Chris/Vin). Chris finds a little bundle. (4)

• Cheek to Cheek (by Patricia Grace) ATF Denver (Valentine's Day, Chris/Vin). Chris and Vin have to share... (7)

• Little Gold Ring (by Dori Adams) ATF Denver (Summer Solstice, Chris/Vin). Vin has a gift for Chris. (4)

• Gotta Come Off (by Dori Adams) ATF Denver (4th of July, Chris/Vin). The gang is painting Chris' barn. (8)

• Bubble Bath (by Lorin Zane) ATF Denver (Summer vacation, Chris/Vin). It's summer, trucks need to be washed. (6)

• All's Fair (by Patricia Grace) ATF Denver (Autumn Equinox, Chris/Vin). Love, it's just not fair. (7)

• Love's Tricks and Treats (by Mary Fallon and Lorin Zane) ATF Denver (Halloween, Chris/Vin). Putting on a party on short notice isn't easy... on Vin. (9)

• Love's Greatest Gift (by Mary fallon and Lorin Zane) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). It is better to give than to receive. (4)

• A Marvelous Little Toy (by Patricia Grace) ATF Denver (Christmas, Chris/Vin). Some gifts are better than others. (8)