The Timeless Magic of ‘White Christmas’
Explore the unlikely rise of “White Christmas,” a song that had no business becoming a holiday classic—and discover a thoughtful new essay that explains why its magic still endures.
Keep readingExplore the unlikely rise of “White Christmas,” a song that had no business becoming a holiday classic—and discover a thoughtful new essay that explains why its magic still endures.
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Explore the unlikely rise of “White Christmas,” a song that had no business becoming a holiday classic—and discover a thoughtful new essay that explains why its magic still endures.

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