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Monitor articles for December 22, 2020

• The ExplainerGood riddance to 2020? Not so fast.
• Henry Adams clung to the idea of a ruling elite in American life
• First LookAlex Padilla becomes first Latino US senator for California
• CommentaryFar from being “Black Christmas,” Kwanzaa honors universal ideals
• Agatha, decoded, in “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie”
• In Sweden, pandemic inspires new generation to return to church
• Pandemic-fueled populism stresses Tunisia’s fragile democracy
• After massive cyberattack, US hopes to ensure next time isn’t worse
• A Christian Science PerspectiveAngels of wisdom
• First LookWhat the 'surprise billing' law means for U.S. health care
• Cover StoryPresence, not presents: Finding meaning in a minimalist Christmas
• CommentaryA light that binds us together
• First LookWhy Barr says no to special counsel on election, Hunter Biden
• With ‘Soul,’ Pixar animator finds an outlet for life’s big questions
• First LookBig US spending bill includes gift for Tibetans, Dalai Lama
• Podcast: The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
• The Monitor's ViewChristmas 2020
• Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on Christian faith