Beloved Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” has secret racial and “bigoted” messages, according to a woke college professor who insists that the fictional town of Bedford Falls is too white. James Deaville, who teaches music at Carleton University in Canada, chided the timeless movie for its music, claiming it is full of “racism.” “Listen and pay … Read more
Brian Earl always loved Christmas and podcasts, but in 2016 he came up empty when looking for a combination of the two. Undeterred, Earl decided to start his own: “Christmas Past.” In his accompanying new book “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday Traditions” (Globe Pequot), Earl shares instructive stories about the Yuletide practices … Read more
Tis the season to be jolly and nothing induces holiday cheer more than watching a good movie. The holiday season is upon us and with it the desire to escape our own fraught families and finances to take comfort in the world of Christmas movies with their easy charm and relentless cheer. Given the unsettling … Read more