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War on Christmas: Who Is the Enemy?

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 12.24.2009 | Living

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Jonathan Merritt

In reality, Christmas for Americans--and yes, even the Christian ones--is shaped more by Currier and Ives than Joseph and Mary.

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EPIPHANY: Celebrating Moments of Truth

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living

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Cathleen Falsani

Realizing that you're happy in your own skin, where you're meant to be, glad to be shod of something unhealthy, and everything is going to be OK, is a profound truth.

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Steppenwolf's "Seafarer": Pitch Black Comedy With a Spiritual Wallop

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 01.16.2009 | Chicago

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Cathleen Falsani

Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer is not what you'd call light holiday fare. The play, at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, reflects on the flip side of what holiday cheer can bring.

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