Book of Donmon Teith

An historical survey of American Christmas that describes how the modern holiday emerged. It traces the evolution from years prior to 1880, when people presente

The manger or Macy's? Americans might well wonder which is the real shrine of Christmas, as they take part each year in a mix of churchgoing, shopping, and fami

In days of old, Christmas was defined by the custom of exchanging simple handmade gifts. Today, it has become a multi-billion industry, synonymous with commerci

In days of old, Christmas was defined by the custom of exchanging simple handmade gifts. Today, it has become a multibillion-dollar industry, synonymous with co

A celebration of Christmas in the 1950s and '60s Midcentury America was a wonderland of department stores, suburban cul-de-sacs, and Tupperware parties. Every k