Reading James Joyce Amidst Winter Snow, ‘Where Dwell the Vast Hosts of the Dead’ Many people no doubt roll their eyes in scoffing dismissal when they hear the commonly expressed—and almost as commonly crooned—wish for a White Christmas. But there are sound spiritual reasons for longing to see one’s environs blanketed with snow. Silent in its approach and accumulation, snow can Herman Goodden 14 Jan 2022 · 9 min read