Christmas

At Christmas, the least grown-up parts of us have free rein.

We raised our kids without a religious narrative. My young son stumbled upon one on his own.

As the depth of the climate crisis is revealed, our despair grows. But God hovers at the edge of doom.

Here are some books and other wordy presents the CC staff will be putting under the tree this year.

God is humbly present in every living creature. Maybe closer than we’ve imagined.

A man sleeping on a step? A baby in a manger?

While we're looking for escape, God comes near.

The vulnerability of the newborn Christ challenges our inclination to play God.

What exactly is it about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that says “tiara romance”?

As the rotating nativity spun, I kept watching Jesus.

If your secret Santa were a Century editor, here’s what you might be getting.

In chaotic times, focus on routine, ritual, and simplicity.

This time of year, our inner landscapes can seem as bleak as the outer ones.

We embrace uninitiated visitors, rowdy children, and blue jeans. Why not tears?

We found a small, wrapped box next to Jesus. Should we open it?