Irving Berlin, an American Jew, wrote “White Christmas” as a celebration of an American holiday, his holiday. By not wishing me a Merry Christmas, you are not being inclusive. You are ...

In an unprecedented display of musical dominance, African American Christmas carols have confidently claimed their superiority over all other holiday music. Their unmatched ability to infuse soul ...

Litchfield’s famous resident African American, Van Spence, used to dress up as Santa for the Grand Army of the Republic’s, or G.A.R, annual Christmas party back in the late 1800s. He ...