The Battle for Christmas: A Cultural History of America's Most Cherished Holiday
Stephen Nissenbaum's The Battle for Christmas traces the cultural history of America's favorite holiday, from its origins in raucous colonial festivities to the sanitized, family-centered celebration of the Victorian era. The book explores how social reformers, commercialization, and shifting values reshaped Christmas into the cherished tradition it remains today, providing a window into evolving American society.
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The Battle for Christmas delves into the cultural history of America's most cherished holiday, tracing its transformation over centuries.
Author Stephen Nissenbaum examines how Christmas evolved from boisterous public celebrations in early America to the intimate, domestic observance that became prominent in the 19th century.
The book highlights the influences of class, religion, and societal changes on the holiday's development, offering insights into broader American cultural dynamics.
Through historical analysis, it reveals the tensions and negotiations that defined Christmas as a national tradition.
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