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

19.4—May 2006

The Relatively Good Book

on the Liberal Protestant Bible Translation by B. J. Hutto

32.2—March/April 2019

The Problem of Pity

Misguided Mercy & Dante's Infernal Purgation by Joshua Hren

22.4—May 2009

Take & Give

on Two Words That Describe the Workings of Love by Bruce Brander

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