From the push for downtown shopping to the campaign to brand Sioux Falls as the 'Christmas City', the episode highlights the importance of local history and community engagement during the holiday season.

• Supporting local historical societies is essential for preserving history.
• Shopping downtown during Christmas is vital for the local economy.
• The campaign to nickname Sioux Falls as the 'Christmas City' peaked in the 1950s.

• Oysters are surprisingly popular in South Dakota during Christmas.

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