Many elements foretelling the Passion of Christ occur in traditional
Christmas elements: the gifts of the Magi, the canticle of Simeon, and the
use of the colours red and green. The readings of the Church also
reflect the dual theme of birth and Passion.
Arlene Hilfer
Department of English
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
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There is a meaning to every journey that is unknown to the traveler.
--Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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