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Keep the X in X-Mas
The abbreviation offends 6 in 10 evangelicals, but its history is deeply Christian
Griffin Paul Jackson | December 21, 2018
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Why Putting Christ Back in Christmas Is Not Enough
The history of American holiday cheer obscures the difficult details of the nativity narrative.
W. David O. Taylor | December 17, 2018
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The Case for an Early Christmas
Christian history gives us reason to see Advent and Christmas as coexistent, not separate.
Courtney Ellis | November 29, 2018
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This Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for Difficult People
The surprising context for the holiday Lincoln instituted is a good reminder to us today.
Chris Pappalardo | November 22, 2018
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Pew: Fewer Christians Wish for a ‘Merry Christmas’ This Year
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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How to Celebrate Christmas as a Cultural Minority
Christians abroad and Muslims at home helped me find the holy day in the holiday.
D.L. Mayfield | December 12, 2017
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How the Coming of the Son Brings Hope to the Fatherless
An overlooked prophecy points to the family togetherness we crave at Christmas.
Esau McCaulley | December 07, 2017
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Which Came First, Christmas or Consumerism?
Judith Flanders teases out the surprising mix of religious and secular elements in many beloved holiday customs.
Adam C. English | December 05, 2017
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The Only Bright Spot in American Giving
Research highlights radical giving of poor and unpaid labor of women.
Will Mari | November 30, 2017
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What the New Midlife Crisis Means for Christian Women
Middle-aged women contending with stress can find solace in this gospel message.
Bronwyn Lea | November 28, 2017