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How Politics Hijacked Christmas—Then and Now
Episode 165
Published 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Is there really a war on Christmas and has it happened before?
Historian Dr. Gerry Bowler shares how Christmas has long been a political and cultural battleground. From Dickens and Santa Claus to Nazi attempts to reshape the holiday, this conversation connects history to today’s culture wars, moral relativism, and the fading influence of Judeo-Christian values. What happens when truth itself is up for debate and what does it mean for Canada’s identity?