Puritans, Pagans, and Imperfect Christmas Gifts

Title

Puritans, Pagans, and Imperfect Christmas Gifts

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

2022

Authors

Journal

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Pagination

189–194

Volume

54

Abstract

Early American campaigns against Christmas illustrate both the irrepressibility of the impulse to celebrate Christ and what is lost when we reject the good that comes from suspect sources. Both lessons point us toward the Savior’s gracious acceptance of our own imperfect offerings.

Subject Keywords

Christmas
Nativity
Jesus Christ, Birth of
Puritans

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