How much do you know about Christmas – about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history.
By Illinois ReviewWhen Chicago residents begged for help, their leaders said no — and the judge who backed that decision has deep political ties reaching straight to Joe...
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