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The Holly, The Ivy & The Dreidel: Celebrating Our Holiday Traditions

Learn about holiday traditions with music, stories and a sing-along with The Holly, The Ivy and The Dreidel: Celebrating Our Holiday Traditions.

Why do we hang mistletoe? Why do we sing carols? Who had the first official Christmas tree? Why do we spin the dreidel?

The symbols of the holiday season are taken for granted today, but, really, how did they originate? Janet Emily Demarest, actor, folklorist and musician with a passion for making history come alive, has gathered bits of history, oft-told stories and heart-warming songs designed to enrich your understanding of our sometimes peculiar traditions.

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