Holidays

The bizarre myths of “Jól” fail to offer the hope and joy of the true Christmas story.

Gunnar Gunnarsson|December 20, 2019

We’re called to offer our thanksgiving in all circumstances—but we're especially likely to when it’s a national holiday.

Kate Shellnutt|November 27, 2019

The abbreviation offends 6 in 10 evangelicals, but its history is deeply Christian

Griffin Paul Jackson|December 21, 2018

The history of American holiday cheer obscures the difficult details of the nativity narrative.

W. David O. Taylor|December 17, 2018

Christian history gives us reason to see Advent and Christmas as coexistent, not separate.

Courtney Ellis|November 29, 2018

The surprising context for the holiday Lincoln instituted is a good reminder to us today.

Chris Pappalardo|November 22, 2018

Surveys suggest concerns over any ‘war on Christmas’ would be better focused on religious literacy.

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra|December 12, 2017

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