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Hallo again to all.
Pink is a bit of a loaded colour in modernity. Seen mostly frequently on very young girls, it has come to signify feminity—whether a soft pink, signifying the soft innocence of a young girl or the sassy hot pink of Barbie or punk hair, its significance is quite gendered. Pink rarely occurs in nature, and though utilized in both eastern and western art, it wasn't popular in clothing or design until the mid 18th century, with pastel pink commonly used for both men and women's fashion. It was only in the post World War II era that pink became firmly representative of things feminine.* We also then, find ourselves most reminded of Mary and her role as the Mother of our Lord on this day. Though Mary is traditionally depicted in blue, the display of pink draws the thoughts of many preachers and music directors to Mary and Marian devotions on this Gaudete Sunday†. For many male clerics, this and Laudate Sunday in Lent may be the only times the colour graces their bodies—another way of setting aside this time in Advent. Putting aside vague insecurities of modern masculinity for liturgical correctness. So Rejoice in the Lord always, and this week, do it in a splash of pink.
See you next week.
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