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The battle for Christmas / Stephen Nissenbaum

This history examines the transformation of Christmas in America from a rowdy public carnival into a domestic, child-centred holiday. It traces how urbanisation, class dynamics, and literary works reshaped the season's traditions and social functions.

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Accession Number: 12363

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