Even in our secular society, it’s still not time to give up Lent. And so it begins: ‘tis the season of self-denial, abstinence and inflated bragging rights. Lasting the duration of the 6 weeks before […]
Controversy over announcement of 2018’s Met Gala theme
Although it feels as though the 2017 Met Gala has barely been and gone, the Costume Institute have recently announced the event’s 2018 theme as Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Unsurprisingly, the religious […]
Easter: a commercial eggs-travaganza?
Heralding the start of spring, Easter is a Christian festival and well-observed tradition across the world. The Gryphon investigates the origins of Easter and reflects upon its role in today’s society. For many people, Easter […]