Ruslan Kalnitsky/Shutterstock December 20, 2020 The borrowed customs and traditions of Christmas celebrations Lorna Piatti-Farnell, Auckland University of Technology The Christmas we celebrate today around the world, whether in northern winter or southern summer, has its roots in many cultures and traditions.
B Calkins via Shutterstock December 20, 2018 Thomas Hardy’s little-known Christmas story for children (with a happy ending) Stephanie Meek, University of Exeter If you are tired of A Christmas Carol, why not try one of the few Hardy stories where all’s well that ends well.
The holy family. November 15, 2017 Did early Christians believe that Mary was a teenager? It’s complicated Christopher A. Frilingos, Michigan State University The Alabama state auditor defended Roy Moore, citing Mary and Joseph. A scholar goes back to early Christian texts texts to explain lesser-known beliefs about the relationship.