Heinrich Böll’s “Christmas Not Just Once a Year” captures the yearning to return to the past that animates many Trump supporters.
Tag Archives: Christmas
Böll on Desperately Clinging to the Past
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The Real Story of Christmas
Scott Bates points out the multicultural aspects of the Nativity in “Christmas at the Courthouse.”
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Memories of Being Read To
This Scott Bates Christmas poem celebrates reading together before an open fire. Many of the children’s classics I grew up with, it so happens, have an environmental theme.
Birds as Heavenly Messengers
A Scott Bates poem about birds flocking around feeders in the snow captures the mystical transformation that cultures dream of during the dark days of winter.
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Christmas at Cohen’s Garage
Scott Bates updates the birth of Jesus, having him born in a gas station.
Mary’s Moment of Choice
Levertov’s “Annunciation” and a Christmas Eve message.
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Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
“Ring Out Wild Bells” is as strong a poetic affirmation of hope as is to be found anywhere.
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What Shines Now in the Dark of Night?
Rilke’s “Birth of Christ” emphasizes the simplicity of the moment.
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