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Christmas
Take a look at all the Folky nuances involved with the traditions, history, and music associated with the Christmas holiday, from Christmas-themed protest songs to the carols we all know and love.
Erin McKeown - F*ck That
Check out Erin McKeown's anti-Christmas-carols album, complete with gems like "Santa Is an Asshole."
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 15
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a John Denver and the Muppets CD. Also a brief look at the raucus history behind this winter holiday celebration.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 16
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me "Christmas in the Trenches" and a Mountain Stage Christmas compilation CD featuring Tim O'Brien and the Roches.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 17
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a pretty poinsettia, "Christmas in Virginia," and a great Putumayo CD.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 18
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a Charles Dickens classic, a song by Jeannie Kendall, a Bluegrass compilation, and a looksie at Greek Christmas traditions.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 19
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a hot gift suggestion, Christmas tree traditions, a trip to the sauna, some songs by James Taylor, and some great John Fahey downloads.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 20
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a cheeky Christmas carol, a CD by John Gorka, a story about Santa, the deal with the North Pole, a Ukraine tradition, and some more sweet Gorka downloads.
Have Yourself a Folky Little Christmas, Day 21
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me some cool, soulful downloads, a Chris Smither CD, a song by Dr. Demento, the history behind wreaths, a short Christmas story, the etymology of egg nog, and the first egg nog in America.
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas"
Learn more about the history of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with this brief folk song history.