In today's episode, Vaughn Joy, Ph.D. joins Christmas Past to discuss how the social and political climate of the mid-20th century shaped the Christmas movies of that era. She's the author of the new book, Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy
Music in this Episode
"Happy Night Christmas Winter Jazz" — Music for Videos, via Pixabay
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Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past(2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life.
Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions(2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)
