‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be ...

and stroll, cautious as they forage. Fragile songs in the trees. Winter’s whispers sough in the wind and I am listening hard, Christmas coming as it does, nuanced steps in the darkness. Those Wise Men ...

If I were to package together all my favorite Christmas poems, wrapping them up for my friends and placing them under the tree, which would I choose? Having asked myself this question, I set about ...

Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.