The Christians and the Pagans
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| The Christians and the Pagans (EP) | |
|---|---|
| EP by Dar Williams | |
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Folk |
| Label | Razor & Tie |
The Christians and the Pagans is an EP by Dar Williams released as a holiday bonus by Razor and Tie. It is also the name of a song by the same artist from the subsequent album Mortal City.
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[edit] Characters
- Amber - The main character. She is "up here for the holidays" with Jane.
- Jane - The person traveling with Amber, and her partner.
- Amber's Uncle - The "Christ-loving" person in whose home the story takes place.
- Timmy - The young cousin of Amber who innocently raises difficult religious topics.
- Amber's Aunt - The wife of the uncle, she is a lesser character.
- Amber's Father - Thought of by Amber's uncle, but not an actual story participant.
[edit] Story Line
Amber and Jane are traveling during the December holiday season. Their particular holiday is Solstice, which is part of their Pagan beliefs. They end up staying with Amber's uncle, aunt, and cousin Timmy. The uncle and aunt are Christians. There are a number of subtle tensions based on differing beliefs, punctuated by two overt moments of tension caused by innocent questions from the young Timmy. Despite the tension, all parties manage to get through the visit amicabily.
[edit] Track listing
- The Christians and the Pagans
- Traveling Again (Solo)
- Nora
[edit] External links
- [1] (for Dar Williams discography)
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