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Christmas – The Holiday Trade Built

The American Christmas we celebrate today was dreamed up in New York City – the city that trade built. New York is the city of money-makers. It’s the city of commerce. The city itself was founded as a trading post … Continue reading

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The Land of Merchants

SACRED FRENZY If Americans were to be completely honest, Santa, not Jesus, signals the beginning of the Christmas “holy day” cycle. Whether we believe in Santa or not, he is real. Santa is a compelling figure, who commands our attention … Continue reading

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How did the American Christmas Tree Become So Popular?

German immigrants to America are most probably the root of the spread of the American Christmas Tree, but not the carriers. That honor appears to go to commercial literature in the form of holiday Gift Books. Just know a paradox … Continue reading

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