Just as Scrooge re-evaluates his life and actions when he comes face-to-face with his tombstone, so too does the tradition of memento mori ask us to evaluate our lives in light of eternity.
In this year’s final issue of Christ and Pop Culture Magazine, our authors look to classic Christmas tales, newer interpretations of favorite stories, and unlikely holiday viewing choices to remind us of the intangible truths wrapped up in our Christmas traditions.
The backlash against O’Reilly’s 2004 fabrication of “The War on Christmas” was as swift as his declaration of it to exist.
Jingle Jangle is a family-friendly, fantastical musical picture that adds a unique warmth to the mystical season portrayed by African Americans.
In Elsa’s story, I see a path that Mary might also have taken as she learned to lean into the delicate whisper of God’s voice. In her humanity, Mary had to learn to say “yes” over and over again in the small things.
How The Sound of Music can prepare us for Christmas.
Why does resting on Christmas make some people anxious?
Films like Die Hard threaten our traditional notions of Christmas and peace on earth and goodwill toward men. And that’s why we need them.
In this new mini-series called A Persuasion Christmas, each episode will feature conversation with Erin and Hannah about a specific way pop culture is shaping our mindset and approach to celebrating Christmas.
Holiday RomComs may not be literary classics or tackling the harsh realities of the world, but they are telling stories and offering rest.
When life is hard or painful or confusing or even filled with rest and joy, I find myself longing for worlds that are not my own.
The most-read article list is a check of our readership’s pulse, so to speak.
We can, despite all that’s wrong in the world, look to what’s true and good and beautiful in God’s creation.
If we’re not willing to give of ourselves for the communities in which God has placed us, what will be the cost of the absence of our virtue?
There’s a tension between the peace we sing about and internal chaos we so often experience during Christmas.
Our writers share how traditions shape their Christmas celebrations.
