Monthly Archives: December 2018

Balsam wreaths and visions of sugarplums had barely faded in the first weeks of 1939. But thoughts inside the Chicago headquarters of retail giant Montgomery Ward had already turned to the next Christmas. The retailer had traditionally purchased and distributed coloring … Continue reading →

Recently Christmas songs are often introduced in theater, television, film, or other entertainment media. Popular Christmas songs tend to be specifically about Christmas or have a wintertime theme. They are typically not overtly religious. The most popular set of these titles have been … Continue reading →

Today, I have two examples of artists who don’t take the Christmas holiday too seriously. First, from my home state of Texas, comes a song that has become a regular part of my holiday listening experience. “Merry Christmas from the Family” … Continue reading →