This Day in Pop Culture for December 23
The famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was published on this day way back in 1823!
We Had Bob Ross Over for Thanksgiving
That infamous pandemic has ruined many plans in our lives this year. So when the state guidelines called for people to not gather with large groups – including family members who live outside of one’s home – my wife decided that it was high time to “double down on the fun.” So, we celebrated the holiday in a whole new way with just our adult kids … and Bob Ross.
Check Out the WOP Advent Calendar
This year, Writer of Pop is hosting its own advent calendar. Each box on calendar is a link to little surprise. It might be a new music video, a classic Christmas movie clip or some other great find. A new window will open each day from now until Christmas!
This Day in Pop Culture for November 27
It was on this day in pop culture history that Macy’s held its first Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. Although then it was called a Christmas parade.
The Tale of Four Grinches
Of all the many versions of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” NBC will be presenting three of them this year.
Every Hallmark Christmas Movie Ever
The Holderness Family really nailed this video which pretty much explains the plot of every Christmas movie to air on the Hallmark channel. Watch this, are you’re done for the season. You’re welcome.
New Christmas Music for 2020
A sampling of some of this year’s best holiday tunes.
Pop Culture Holiday History for 2020
We all have our own favorite memories and traditions related to Christmas; some better than others. Here’s a short trip through holiday history from 1823 to 2020 featuring the highs and lows of Christmas pop culture.
