Today, Christmas in Dixie looks much like any other part of the country. Although Southerners add some distinct customs, we’re solidly within the national mainstream when it comes to this holiday of giving and receiving.
In the late 19thcentury, however, forces began to reshape Dixie’s celebration of Christmas. A growing commercial culture pushed gift-giving to the forefront, and the region’s social and political leaders frowned upon rowdiness and other unsavory aspects of these festivities.
This article presents a new interpretation of Christmas in Dixie and raises important questions about the ways we celebrate holidays today. The entertainment content, points of view and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author. The BJCC’s management and staff do not necessarily endorse them.
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