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171: Christmas Special VIII: Festivities in the Jazz Age

History That Doesn't Suck

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Joyful Celebrations of the Jazz Age

This chapter delves into the vibrant festive musical celebrations of the Holyoke Carol Choir and their significant performance in New York City, which revived holiday traditions during the 1920s. It contrasts these musical festivities with the first Santa Claus parade in Knoxville, Tennessee, reflecting both the joy and challenges of spreading Christmas cheer amid a changing America.

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