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...classic carols and Scripture readings, the format was developed in 1880 by Edward White Benson, who later served as Archbishop of Canterbury. The service was originally used by cathedrals and churches connected with British colleges and schools. Because the school terms ended before Christmas, the service gave the students and faculty a way of observing the holiday several weeks early. In 1918, however, it was modified by Eric Milner-White, the Dean of King's College, Cambridge, for a festival held on Christmas Eve. The format took off and has remained basically unchanged ever since. (See people finding...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Going to Church on Christmas: A Vanishing Tradition | 12/24/2008 | See Source »

...Service of Lessons and Carols eventually spread to the United States, where it became particularly popular in mainline Protestant churches. No similar format for Christmas Day ever took hold. Some Evangelical churches that personalize the figure of Jesus may also hold services on Christmas Day, but are a blend of traditional worship and birthday celebration, with songs like "Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus" and even birthday cake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Going to Church on Christmas: A Vanishing Tradition | 12/24/2008 | See Source »

...pavement. In place of dark steeds carrying villains, we have the jet-black limousines of the presidential motorcade. The generals in this war of words are researchers for Frost and staffers, headed Kevin Bacon as Jack Brennan, for Nixon.At the same time, true to its original stage play format, “Frost/Nixon” is a film driven by its acting and directing. At key moments, the soundtrack simply stops, and the performers are left alone before the audience. Langella and Sheen often accomplish with one facial tick what most actors fail to do with their entire bodies...

Author: By Yair Rosenberg, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Frost/Nixon | 12/12/2008 | See Source »

...accepted than those who are applying for the first time.These limits are particularly problematic in light of the consensus on the advantages of the program.The small, engaging seminars are intended to offer a strong environment for learning that encourages students to experiment beyond their traditional academic comfort zones.The unique format of the freshman seminar grants both instructors and students an opportunity to concentrate entirely on learning and experimenting within a focused subject field.Lori B. Harrison-Kahan, a freshman seminar instructor and History and Literature lecturer, said the nature of the program “transforms the dynamics in the classroom?...

Author: By Bita M. Assad, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Program in Progress | 12/10/2008 | See Source »

...fave for on-the-go Incidents of Germ - and not just because it supports a national coalition of teens trying to inspire earth-friendly choices. Even with a 62% organic alcohol content, the herb-garden smell of the spritz rocks - and I especially dig the pocket-sized spray-bottle format. It's perfectly portable, creates little waste and one spray (the bottle contains 100) is good for both palms. How's that for conservation? Price: $3.99; available exclusively at Whole Foods Market...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travelers' Aids: Germ Fighting Never Smelled So Sweet | 12/5/2008 | See Source »

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