Thursday, November 5, 2026

Editor’s Notes

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Martin Luther and Mother Mary on the 8th Day of Christmas.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
It's the dawn of a new year and the final day of the Octave of Christmas, marked by the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
It's the dawn of a new year and the final day of the Octave of Christmas, marked by the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

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Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

A New Beginning for the Faith on the 7th Day of Christmas.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
While you likely know the Seventh Day of Christmas as New Year's Eve or, if you are a man of culture, Hogmanay, in some European countries, including Germany and Poland, it is called Silvester, after Pope Saint Sylvester I
While you likely know the Seventh Day of Christmas as New Year's Eve or, if you are a man of culture, Hogmanay, in some European countries, including Germany and Poland, it is called Silvester, after Pope Saint Sylvester I

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A Standing Reservation on the 6th Day of Christmas.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
December 30, the Sixth Day of Christmas, is in some ways the most unusual of the Twelve Days—not because it commemorates anything especially strange or alarming, but because it commemorates
December 30, the Sixth Day of Christmas, is in some ways the most unusual of the Twelve Days—not because it commemorates anything especially strange or alarming, but because it commemorates

Editor’s Notes

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Christ Before Kings on the 5th Day of Christmas.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
The first four days of Christmas draw directly from biblical events: the Nativity, St
The first four days of Christmas draw directly from biblical events: the Nativity, St

Editor’s Notes

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‘What is Boxing Day?’ And Other Important Questions…

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Analysis
"Season's Greetings" isn't always a tepid or politically correct alternative to "Merry Christmas
"Season's Greetings" isn't always a tepid or politically correct alternative to "Merry Christmas