Into this world, this demented inn, in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ has come uninvited. But because he cannot be at home in it, because he is out of place in it, his place is with those others for whom there is no room. Christ’s place is with thoseContinue reading “christmas on the margins”
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the politics of christmas zine
Recently, I helped host an event with the Poverty Initiative titled The Politics of Christmas and the Roman Empire. We sang Christmas songs, snacked on Christmas cookies, sipped hot chocolate, and learned how the birth narratives of Jesus are counter to the Roman Empire’s ideology. Once we finish the curriculum for the program, I willContinue reading “the politics of christmas zine”
Subversive Carols: Joy to the World
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! Thank you for reading and you can see theContinue reading “Subversive Carols: Joy to the World”
Subversive Carols: I heard the drones on Christmas Day
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! For this post, I wanted to do something different.Continue reading “Subversive Carols: I heard the drones on Christmas Day”
Subversive Carols: We Three Kings
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “We Three Kings” by John Henry Hopkins, Jr. We threeContinue reading “Subversive Carols: We Three Kings”
Subversive Carols: Lo How a Rose Ere Blooming
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “Lo How a Rose Ere Blooming” by Theodore Baker Lo,Continue reading “Subversive Carols: Lo How a Rose Ere Blooming”
Subversive Carols: Wonderful Christmastime
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney The moon is rightContinue reading “Subversive Carols: Wonderful Christmastime”
Subversive Carols: Jingle Bells
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “Jingle Bells” by James Lord Pierpont Dashing through the snowContinue reading “Subversive Carols: Jingle Bells”
Subversive Carols: Once In Royal David’s City
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “Once in Royal David’s City” by Cecil Frances Alexander andContinue reading “Subversive Carols: Once In Royal David’s City”
Subversive Carols: Have A Holly, Jolly Christmas
This series will interpret our beloved Christmas and Advent carols not as sentimental songs, but as a challenge to the status quo. Many of these subversive themes are already found in the lyrics, yet are often not pointed out. Enjoy the 12 days of Subversive Carols! “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas” by Johnny Marks HaveContinue reading “Subversive Carols: Have A Holly, Jolly Christmas”
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