DiscoverSubtext: Conversations about Classic Books and FilmsThe Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2
The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2

The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2

Update: 2025-12-22
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Like many of its genre, the film “Elf” connects Christmas spirit to the sorts of bonds that hold together families and communities, despite their inevitable tendencies towards conflict and dissolution. Wes & Erin discuss this 2003 classic, what it means to believe in Christmas, and how this is connected to the possibility of a genuine community.





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The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2

The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2

Wes Alwan and Erin O'Luanaigh