Scott Bates updates the birth of Jesus, having him born in a gas station.
Tag Archives: Christmas
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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An Xmas Story about Political Polarization
Elizabeth Gaskell wrote a Christmas story in 1848 about rival political factions learning to get along. One can dream.
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Dickens’s Evolving View of Christmas
Dickens didn’t so much invent Christmas–or even reinvent it–as supercharge it. “A Christmas Carol” was key in the endeavor.
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Our Christmases Always Involved Books
Growing up, our Christmases were always filled with books. This Scott Bates poem captures the spirit.
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Recovering a Child’s Sense of Wonder
In this Christmas tree poem, T.S. Eliot seeks to reconnect with his childhood sense of wonder.
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