Tag: 12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Kimi ni Todoke and a Vulnerable Christmas

Does anyone think of “vulnerability” and “trust” when they think of Christmas? Perhaps not, especially when we turn toward anime, which emphasizes the holiday as an occasion for romance. At first glance, Kimi no Todoke’s season three Christmas episode (not to be confused with season one’s) seems to fit the lovey-dovey mold, as not one… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Kimi ni Todoke and a Vulnerable Christmas

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki and Haruhi’s Wager

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki is a charming spinoff full of amusing nods to the better-known anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. But although Haruhi gets booted from the title, she still has a major presence in the story. Of relevance to the current season, her approach to Santa Claus aligns surprisingly well with a… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki and Haruhi’s Wager

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: War in the Pocket, Peace on Earth

Henry W. Longfellow, of The Song of Hiawatha fame, wrote Christmas Bells in 1863. The poem echoed the song of the angels on the very first Christmas: “Peace on Earth!” But it also reflected on the fact that the deadliest military conflict in American history, the Civil War, was at its peak. Longfellow’s poem was… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 12: War in the Pocket, Peace on Earth

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Throwback Thursday and Favorite Christmas Posts

Welcome to a spirited edition of Throwback Thursday! Yes, we’re joining the “Spirit of Christmas Past” today as we cross TBT over with our 12 Days of Christmas Anime series! We’ve been doing this series for more than a decade now, resulting in more than 100 posts about Christmas anime. Can you believe that? And… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 8: Throwback Thursday and Favorite Christmas Posts

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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Of Christmas Dates and Being a Girl – the Trials of Tomo-chan

In the wonderful realm of anime, we get to experience Christmas from the perspective of the Japanese, who view Christmas primarily as a holiday for couples. Perhaps this fits since a biblical marriage is supposed to mirror God’s love for His bride, the church! While many anime treat us with a lovely Christmas date episode,… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Of Christmas Dates and Being a Girl – the Trials of Tomo-chan

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