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The Sparkly Psychology of Frozen

Disney's hit 2013 film Frozen captured the imaginations of millions of young princesses and princes around the world. But why did the franchise explode with such a storm of popularity?

CNN shares an interview with two psychologists (they happen to be sisters), trying to understand. What do they chalk the film's success up to? A combination of themes, like family relationships and feeling bad about yourself, that kids can easily connect with, the absence of a frightening villain like a witch, and the fun of magical snow-powers. But they name one of the deepest connections of the film with children with the desire to be "happy and free," a key theme of the movie.

Possible Preaching Angle:

It's a sparkly reminder that regardless of age, all of us, big and little yearn to be fulfilled, to let others know us as we'd like to be known. Shouldn't the church be the place where those deep yearnings can meet the grace, healing, and affirmation of God? For kids, sure … But for grown-ups, too.

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