articles by Rebecca Sicree

36.6 — Nov/Dec 2023

The Evolution of Elves

on How Grendel's Kinsmen Became Santa's Helpers


35.6 — Nov/Dec 2022

The Lion, the Witch & the Warthog

on Enjoying Books Aloud, Alone & at Parties


34.6 — Nov/Dec 2021

Is Santa Claus Real?

on Faërian Drama & the End of Enchantment


33.6 — Nov/Dec 2020

Following a Star

on the Quest of the Magi & Other Journeys


32.6 — November/December 2019

Snapdragon & Swordplay

on Christian Imagination & Epiphanies to Remember


31.6 — November/December 2018

Alias Santa Claus

on Childhood Encounters with a Christmas Icon


30.6 — Nov/Dec 2017

Half a Pig & a Wedding

on Pride of Table, Celebration & Other Disorders


29.6 — Nov/Dec 2016

Carol of the Animals

on the Burdens & Blessings of Beasts at Christmas


28.6 — Nov/Dec 2015

Advent Teufel and Llama Cookies

on Preparing for Christmas in a Shipwrecked Culture


27.6 — Nov/Dec 2014

Please Hold the Chicken

on the Childish Interruptions That Make Up Real Life


26.6 — Nov/Dec 2013

My Favorite Party

on Christmas Pizzas, Hospitality & the Best Gift of All


25.6 — Nov/Dec 2012

The Recycled Goat

on the Adventures of Gift-Giving in a Large Family


24.6 — Nov/Dec 2011

Food, Noise, Fire!

on the Bethlehem Baboon & Other Christmas Traditions


23.6 — November/December 2010

Nativity Players

on the New Adventures of the Baby Jesus



more from the online archives

20.6—July/August 2007

The Anglo-Saxon Evangel

The Beowulf Poet Was a Shrewd Christian Apologist by Douglas Wilson

35.6—Nov/Dec 2022

The Prince’s Peace

on the Divine Promise Fulfilled by the Child of Bethlehem by James M. Kushiner

28.6—Nov/Dec 2015

Our Christmas Home

on the Deepest Longings of the Restless & the Lonely by William Graddy

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