Discover the significance of Christmas carols in Black churches, blending theology, emotion, and cultural texture. Explore the contributions of Black composers and arrangers.

In the lead-up to Christmas 2025, a purported risqué song in the style of 1940s or 1950s "oldies" tunes spread online. Its ...

Want something new to listen to for Christmas? These are three one-hit wonders that are perfect for a celebratory playlist.

The magic of Christmas on San Juan Island during the 1940s through 1960s arrived by boat from across the water, was delivered door-to-door by a beloved postmaster in a red suit and was celebrated with ...

As Christmas grew into public extravaganzas- other holidays also got big. Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African American ...

True, the composer Henry Mancini, another Italian American musician, shared a love of jazz via his hip theme song for the ...

A family friendly celebration and introduction to Afrofuturism Week is set for 5-8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Santa Fe Blount Center ...

A decade later, Ella Fitzgerald recorded her own version in 1960, further cementing the song’s place in the popular ...

Holiday traditions evolve with the times, and if you take a step back, it’s fascinating to see how they reflect the culture ...

Baby Boomers remember this song as both a Christmas tune and a cultural statement. Released during the Vietnam War era, it ...

Fa-la-la-la-la, Christmas is here! There are a lot of ways to get into the holiday spirit: You can decorate a tree, bake Christmas cookies, exchange gifts at a white elephant party—the list goes on.

Merry Christmas? You bet! Happy New Year? Of course! How could it not be a happy new year — at Christmastime, at the Lustron House, in 1950, when the world just keeps getting better and better? It's ...