Christmas Through the Decades(2015)
Overview
Take a trip back in time to see what Christmas and the holiday season were like in America not too long ago as we reveal how many of today’s popular holiday celebrations and traditions had their start in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. With experts and cultural icons offering their own insight and personal memories, we reveal how your favorite holiday films, fads, television specials, songs and toys are still part of your holiday celebrations today.
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4 episodes • 2015
Season 1
4 episodes • 2015
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The 60s | Nov 25, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The 70s | Dec 2, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The 80s | Dec 9, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The 90s | Dec 16, 2015 | 0.0 |
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