EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 30 MIN
Interview: Vaughn Joy, Author of Selling Out Santa
from Christmas Past · host Brian Earl
In today's episode, Vaughn Joy, Ph.D. joins Christmas Past to discuss how the social and political climate of the mid-20th century shaped the Christmas movies of that era. She's the author of the new book, Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthyMusic in this Episode"Happy Night Christmas Winter Jazz" — Music for Videos, via PixabayConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)
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In today's episode, Vaughn Joy, Ph.D. joins Christmas Past to discuss how the social and political climate of the mid-20th century shaped the Christmas movies of that era. She's the author of the new book, Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy Music in this Episode "Happy Night Christmas Winter Jazz" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay Connect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] Books Of Ch...
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