Monthly Archives: December 2012

The dark magic at the heart of Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2012 by maradanto

Have you ever noticed the connection between Santa Claus and Odin, and what they say about the jolly old man? It’s true. Although his name and some strands of tradition connect Santa to the historical St. Nicholas, a third-century bishop … Continue reading →

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Stand with those in darkness

Posted on December 15, 2012 by maradanto

When night falls, as it so often does, we often fall into one of two errors. The first is simply to shake our fists at the night and inveigh against the darkness. In doing this, we forget the light as … Continue reading →

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