An American Christmas
from A Conversation With Carl Hosted by Carl Leibowitz
A Conversation with Carl, continues to celebrate 250 Years of America as we delve into the rich history of Christmas in America and its ever-evolving traditions with @UTAustin History Professor Emerita Penne Restad, author of Christmas in America: A History. Carl and Penne discuss how Christmas has transformed from a religious holiday to a cultural and commercial phenomenon, the role of Santa Claus and the elves, as well as the impact of movies on contemporary Christmas celebrations. They also reflect on how each generation redefines Christmas and speculate on its future. As we all get ready to celebrate with our own cultural traditions, join us for this whimsical and timely discussion. Share with us your favorite holiday traditions in the comments below and enjoy the conversation! #podcast #santaclaus #christmas #books #christianity #holiday #church #God #prayer #drinking #santaclaus #gifts #Twasthenightbeforechristmas #NYC #religion #sleigh #snow #northpole #elves
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