It’s ironic that an act as divisive as the Civil War, would unify the way Americans celebrate Christmas. But, the holiday we know today largely came into existence in and around the war.

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The Story Of Carols

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Check Out Some of Our Favorite Civil War Era Christmas Tunes

Up On The House Top - The Pentatonix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc9eU4qOyHY

Jingle Bells - Michael Buble - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx-DvH41Tjo

Silent Night - Bing Crosby - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GUnfLPpjLs

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