
The Surprising History of Christmas Gifts (HTW Classic)
HISTORY This Week
Challenging Christmas Commercialization
This chapter explores the philanthropic efforts of a wealthy actress and her husband as they fight for better working conditions for women in the early 20th century. It focuses on their initiative, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving, which seeks to promote the idea of heartfelt gift-giving over obligatory presents during the Christmas season.
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