How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
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How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America

The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
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The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression

Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story
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The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story

Three productions of the timeless story have charmed ballet audiences for almost a century.
‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’
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‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’

If a puppy is on this year’s holiday wish list, this book may be the perfect companion.
Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
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Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
International Finalists’ Artworks Promote Realistic Art

International Finalists’ Artworks Promote Realistic Art

The finalists’ of the 17th International Art Renewal Center Salon Competition are in.
Pondering Christ’s Return

Pondering Christ’s Return

Award-winning American artist John Darley paints an auspicious moment.
Madresfield Court: The Real Brideshead, Renovated

Madresfield Court: The Real Brideshead, Renovated

Madresfield Court is one of the finest example of the Arts and Crafts movement’s ecclesial architecture.
Heavenly Himalayan Art, Beyond the Veil 

Heavenly Himalayan Art, Beyond the Veil 

Art lovers can see rare sacred art in The Met Museum’s ‘Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet’ exhibition.
Restoring Faith: Notre-Dame de Paris Enters a New Era

Restoring Faith: Notre-Dame de Paris Enters a New Era

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the French Gothic masterpiece of ‘Our Lady of Paris’ after its restoration.
Tintoretto’s ‘Presentation of the Virgin’

Tintoretto’s ‘Presentation of the Virgin’

Tintoretto painting was regarded as the ‘best executed’ Renaissance painting in Venice’s Madonna dell'Orto church.
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin’s 300th Anniversary at The Met

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin’s 300th Anniversary at The Met

‘Paris through the Eyes of Saint-Aubin’ is a travelogue of the city during the Age of Enlightenment.
Hampton Court Beauties: Sir Godfrey Kneller and Baroque Classicism

Hampton Court Beauties: Sir Godfrey Kneller and Baroque Classicism

Godfrey Kneller’s series of Hampton Court Beauties portraits signaled a cultural shift toward the sobriety and modesty of King William III’s royal court.
The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story

The ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Ballet: Dancing Shakespeare’s Love Story

Three productions of the timeless story have charmed ballet audiences for almost a century.
‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Thrills Young Audiences

‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Thrills Young Audiences

The timeless fairy tale is brought to life in Marriott Theatre’s end-of-year production of ‘Cinderella.’
‘Homestead’: Survival in the Rockies After Nuclear Attack

‘Homestead’: Survival in the Rockies After Nuclear Attack

The final Angel Studios movie of 2024 turns out to be a sincere and well-intended misfire.
‘The Three Stooges’ 75th Anniversary Special’

‘The Three Stooges’ 75th Anniversary Special’

This documentary celebrates comedy legends who’ve influenced the genre since its golden age.
Disney to Bring Bluey to the Big Screen with First-Ever Movie in 2027

Disney to Bring Bluey to the Big Screen with First-Ever Movie in 2027

Bluey’s cultural resonance was evident in 2023 when its episode ‘Cricket’ overshadowed the Australia’s men’s cricket team winning the World Test Championship.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression

The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression

Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
Catherine Palace: Russia’s Homage to Great Queens

Catherine Palace: Russia’s Homage to Great Queens

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a palace honoring the tsarinas of Russia.
‘Mary’: A Holiday Faith and Family Movie That Doesn’t Play It Safe

‘Mary’: A Holiday Faith and Family Movie That Doesn’t Play It Safe

Action director D.J. Caruso shakes things up with this biography of the Virgin Mary.
Michelangelo’s Poems: Painting a Picture of Immortality

Michelangelo’s Poems: Painting a Picture of Immortality

The renowned artist of the Renaissance was also a poet of some repute as seen in these verses of physical beauty.
The Heart of France: The Story of Notre-Dame de Paris

The Heart of France: The Story of Notre-Dame de Paris

The cathedral built to direct humanity’s eyes toward heaven and eternity is reopening its doors.
Malahide Castle: An Elegant Home Near Dublin

Malahide Castle: An Elegant Home Near Dublin

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit a medieval fortification transformed into a manor of Georgian classicism.
Soren Kierkegaard’s 3 Stages for a Meaningful Life

Soren Kierkegaard’s 3 Stages for a Meaningful Life

To be completely fulfilled in life, humankind must find purpose through faith.
American Christmas Traditions: The Ways We Got to Where We Are

American Christmas Traditions: The Ways We Got to Where We Are

The American Christmas celebrations seem like a mishmash of traditions—and they are.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Robert Neumann, Winner of Gold & Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition at 2024 NIPC

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Robert Neumann, Winner of Gold & Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition at 2024 NIPC

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition (NIPC).
Winners Announced in NTD’s 7th International Piano Competition

Winners Announced in NTD’s 7th International Piano Competition

The mission of the competition is to promote traditional arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty.
Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
The Surprising Odyssey of ‘The Christmas Song’

The Surprising Odyssey of ‘The Christmas Song’

A hot summer day helps create an enduring Christmas classic.
Jon Shabaglian: From Artist to Psalmist

Jon Shabaglian: From Artist to Psalmist

Singer-songwriter Jon Shabaglian uses his faith and musical gift to unify and improve communities.
‘White Christmas’: Irving Berlin’s Wistful Memories

‘White Christmas’: Irving Berlin’s Wistful Memories

The short, popular Christmas carol and its moving origin story have impacted American families and holiday culture for generations.
Love, Honor, and Patriotism: Lee Brice’s ‘I Drive Your Truck’

Love, Honor, and Patriotism: Lee Brice’s ‘I Drive Your Truck’

The true story that inspired Lee Brice’s hit single ‘I Drive Your Truck.’
The Father of Czech Music: Bedrich Smetana

The Father of Czech Music: Bedrich Smetana

Let’s remember Bedrich Smetana as 2024 marks his 200th anniversary of his birth.
The Story of Beethoven: Fun Facts for Kids

The Story of Beethoven: Fun Facts for Kids

Beethoven’s story is an outstanding example of someone who turned the challenges of life into something great.
The Moonlight Sonata: What’s in a Name?

The Moonlight Sonata: What’s in a Name?

Beethoven’s popular plaintive piece is more than its moniker. Yet its name somehow catches its evocative quality.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America

How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America

The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
The Mysterious Tunguska Explosion of 1908

The Mysterious Tunguska Explosion of 1908

In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” we learn about a powerful explosion in Siberia that offers new avenues of research for scientists.
Miracles of Healing During the Civil War

Miracles of Healing During the Civil War

In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a mysterious ‘angel glow’ that healed wounded soldiers during the Battle of Shiloh.
Edward Flanagan: Founder of Boys Town

Edward Flanagan: Founder of Boys Town

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young parish priest who helped homeless boys in Omaha, Nebraska and built a town of his own to do so.
Joseph Pulitzer, a British Editor, and the First Crossword Puzzle

Joseph Pulitzer, a British Editor, and the First Crossword Puzzle

In ‘This Week in History,’ a struggling newspaper became the nation’s largest and gave the world its first crossword puzzle.
Mercy Dogs on the Battlefield

Mercy Dogs on the Battlefield

In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” we learn that dogs were trained to save lives and to comfort dying soldiers in times of war.
‘O Pioneers!’ Demonstrates That Love Can Abide Despite Loneliness

‘O Pioneers!’ Demonstrates That Love Can Abide Despite Loneliness

In Willa Cather’s novel, heroine Alexandra Bergson’s life might seem tragic, but she lives it with calm resignation and abundant love.
‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’

‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’

If a puppy is on this year’s holiday wish list, this book may be the perfect companion.
Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers

Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers

In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at a library and a book that impacted the two men who would give wings to the world.