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The C.S. Lewis podcast
#137 David Bates: How did Lewis celebrate Christmas?
Dec 18, 2023
David Bates, co-host of Pints With Jack podcast and expert on CS Lewis and Christmas, shares how Lewis celebrated Christmas and gives advice for surviving the festive season. Also, recommended readings for the holidays and Lewis' perspective on churches and Christmas outreach.
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- CS Lewis enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner with his brother in 1947, including turkey, boiled potatoes, Brussels sprouts, soup, pudding, and several bottles of wine, while his future wife, Joy Davidman, brought an enormous turkey and burgundy to share during Christmas in 1942.
- Lewis emphasized focusing on the religious aspects of Christmas and suggested giving money to charity instead of buying masses of gifts, his views on secularization, and the importance of capitalizing on Christmas and Easter as opportunities for non-churchgoers to attend services and encounter Christian fellowship.
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CS Lewis's Christmas Dinner and Traditions
In the podcast, the hosts discuss CS Lewis's Christmas celebrations. It is revealed that in 1947, Lewis enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner with his brother, including turkey, boiled potatoes, Brussels sprouts, soup, pudding, and several bottles of wine. The hosts also mention Lewis's future wife, Joy Davidman, who joined the Lewis family for Christmas in 1942, bringing an enormous turkey and burgundy to share. The hosts speculate about Lewis's favorite Christmas delicacies, noting his appreciation for sherry.
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