The Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion 078: War on Christmas

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Back after a short hiatus, Frank and David discuss the "War on Christmas" -- looking at how Americans have celebrated (or not celebrated) Christmas, including:

  • Why the Puritans didn't celebrate Christmas
  • How Christmas became redefined during the Civil War era
  • How conservatives have felt that Christmas was under siege throughout the 20th century

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    Frank: Museum of Memory and Human Rights

    David: Homecoming on Amazon Prime

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