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"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness" (The Christopher motto)

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November 18, 2025 Advent / Books / Catholic / Christmas / Faith / God / Motherhood / TV / Uncategorized

Megan Alexander Unwraps the Spiritual Roots of Beloved Christmas Traditions

As a Christian and mother of three, TV host, actress, and Christopher Award-winning author Megan Alexander noticed that modern celebrations

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December 9, 2024 Christmas / TV / Uncategorized / Video

Seven Classic TV Christmas Episodes to Boost Your Holiday Spirit

(Originally posted in Dec. 2015) Every December, I rewatch classic TV Christmas episodes either on DVD or via reruns on

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December 2, 2024 Catholic / Faith / God / Inclusion / Mercy / Music / Uncategorized

Sarah Hart’s Advent/Christmas Album Reflects on God’s Humble Love & Welcome to All

Adoption has been a major theme in singer-songwriter Sarah Hart’s life this year. Not only did she just release an

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November 19, 2024 Christmas / Faith / God / Uncategorized

In Defense of Early Christmas Decorations

I was reading a beautiful reflection from writer Liz Masters this morning about the reasons she started decorating her home

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November 29, 2023 Advent / Books / Catholic / Christian / Christmas / Faith / Grief / Special needs / Uncategorized

Embark on “A Pilgrimage of Light” This Advent and Christmas with Sister Ave Clark

Back when Sister Ave Clark was a special education teacher, her students made her an Advent wreath. Only it wasn’t

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November 29, 2022 Books / Children's books / Christian / Christmas / TV

Megan Alexander Produces UPlifting, Faith-filled Christmas Fare for the Whole Family

To call Megan Alexander a Christmas enthusiast would be an understatement. Anyone who follows the “Inside Edition” correspondent and Christopher

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December 7, 2021 Books / Christian / Christmas / Uncategorized

Christopher de Vinck’s New Christmas Novel Highlights the Life-Changing Love of a Child with Down Syndrome

Author and educator Christopher de Vinck knows firsthand the truth of the Scripture verse from Isaiah 11:6, “A little child

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December 1, 2021 Christian / Music / Uncategorized

Kristin Chenoweth Says Joy, Loss, and God’s Light Inspired Her New Christmas Album

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Kristin Chenoweth has been captivating audiences with her incomparable voice and comedic flair for more

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November 16, 2021 Uncategorized

“General Hospital’s” Josh Swickard on Choosing Joy and Following God’s Call to Love Others

Actor Josh Swickard has portrayed Detective Harrison Chase on ABC’s “General Hospital” since 2018. But when COVID shut down the

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December 23, 2020 Uncategorized

Loving the Neighbor You Hate: A Christmas Story

When she was anchoring the early morning news in Dallas during the 1980s, Peggy Wehmeyer went to bed at 8:00

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About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi (the guy on the left) found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers’ TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the organization’s Director of Communications. The job entails hosting and producing the radio show/podcast “Christopher Closeup,” writing and editing the syndicated “Light One Candle” column, producing and scriptwriting the annual Christopher Awards ceremony, and more.

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