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Christmas
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A Brief History of the Christmas Controversy
Can Christmas' pagan roots explain its increasing secularization today?
Economics at the North Pole: Are Santa’s Elves Slaves?
A pair of economists seek to reconcile two conflicting schools of thought in order to predict what sort of environments increase incentives for labor coercion.
Does Netflix Really Bring Us Together?
A new commercial from the streaming-media company shows your family gathered all around the Christmas TV.
Racism and Xenophobia in ‘War on Christmas’ Rhetoric
For some, the so-called War on Christmas is about much more than a competition between religious and secular forces.
What’s the Worst Part of Christmas?
Thirty-three percent of people agree that it's the commercialism.
The Psychology of Santa Claus
It's weird, isn't it? Parents lie to their kids about a mysterious, bearded gift-giver, only to set them up for inevitable heartbreak. Except, it's not so simple.
Was There a Golden Age of Christmas in America?
Yes. But if the Christmas culture warriors took an honest look at the history of this holiday in our country they may not like what they find.
What a Real War on Christmas Looks Like
A history lesson for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and other conservatives worried about "a secular clown posse" set on destroying Judeo-Christian traditions.