The sweet day draws near
About this episode
Garrison Keillor reflects on the challenges faced by today's youth amidst the clutter of modern life and the beauty of Christmas.
And now I worry, as old people do, about the kids I see who are growing up in the dreadful clutter of American life, the gizmos and social media bullying, and can they find delight as I did in skating on the frozen Mississippi and discovering Liebling and Jenny found listening to Prokofiev and Brahms. I pray for our kids to be lighthearted. The darkness is out there, and Christmas becomes utterly beautiful, the circle of love and friendship, the lighted candles, the anticipation of the child, the radiant beams, the redeeming grace. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit garrisonkeillor.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Garrison Keillor
Topics covered
- Christmas
- childhood
- American life
- social media
- delight
- friendship
- grace
Keywords
- Christmas
- youth
- American life
- social media
- delight
- friendship
- grace
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Prokofiev, Brahms
Places: Mississippi
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