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Christian Science Monitor - Entertainment
Wading through the crimson bogs, Massachusetts cranberry growers keep a tradition alive. -- After decades of decline, the cranberry is still Massachusetts' leading agricultural product. Here's how the festive berry became a holiday tradition.
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A wok down memory lane: As new immigrants, we found comfort in an old pot -- When a young woman and her family immigrated to San Francisco from Taiwan in the 1970s, a trusty old wok carried the flavors of home.1 day ago
In England's countryside, remember to keep calm and motor on -- Behind the wheel, I couldn't keep from hugging the left and clipping the shrubbery, hoping there wasn't one of those lovely stone walls underneath.4 days ago
'The American Revolution': Ken Burns trains lens on flame 'not to be extinguished' -- Ahead of the country's 250th anniversary, iconic documentarian Ken Burns centers the "world-changing" events of July 4, 1776, in his latest project, "The American Revolution."4 days ago
'Kindness can tether us when we're feeling adrift.' Why I helped a stranger buy bread. -- When he helps a lost stranger find her way, our essayist discovers a central tenet of giving: The giver often gains more than the receiver.8 days ago
Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' is so much more than a film about a film -- Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague" is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless." But its true subject is the exhilaration that comes from being part of an artistic escapade, writes our film critic.9 days ago
Americans are buying more Bibles. What does that mean for US Christianity? -- Bible sales in the United States last year were up by 20% over 2023, according to Circana. This year, they've increased by another 14%.12 days ago
With nostalgia at the helm, the Belle of Louisville steamboat keeps paddling along -- The sheet-cake-shaped vessel, built in 1914, evokes a simpler, more romantic era.12 days ago
'Train Dreams' review: A powerful, spare look at a vanishing way of life -- "Train Dreams" is a beautiful look at a bygone era that, at the same time, has a startling immediacy. That immediacy, our critic writes, is more than a matter of careful observation. In its widest sense, the movie is asking what makes life worth living.15 days ago
A cupboard full of 'wild books': Singing the praises of Little Free Libraries -- In an era when the latest books trend on social media, Little Free Libraries offer a sense of serendipity, community, and connection.15 days ago
Mountain Club of Uganda makes strides in making climbing more accessible -- Muyenga quarry is the only outdoor rock-climbing crag in Kampala. A national club is working to expand options for climbers.16 days ago
'It's what I've been looking for': Why this mother of two embraces her church -- In this installment of our occasional series on women of faith, one Colorado Christian explains why she remains grounded in her church community.21 days ago
Come cry with me! A cross-country flight, a wailing baby – and communal joy. -- What happens when a crying baby reigns over a cross-country flight? The community pulls together.22 days ago
Food benefits are ending for millions in US. Who is affected – and who is offering help? -- The U.S. government shutdown is affecting funding for a food assistance program used by nearly 42 million Americans. With benefits set to end Nov. 1, what challenges will people face, and what are states doing to help them?23 days ago