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 Janelle Towne, Opinion ContributorThe videos arrive with alarming regularity now: hundreds of teenagers pouring into downtown Chicago, traffic frozen, police scrambling, businesses locking their doors, and residents...
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