From mid-November to January 1st, American Radio, TV, and most retail stores are loaded with Holiday music. It's in our ears 24/7! Songs are old, some are new, and all are from different decades, genres, and styles.

In this lecture we will discover the background stories of who wrote the ""standards"" and why so many artists have recorded them. We'll visit behind the scenes of their marketing success and sometimes failure. We will relive the music not played often anymore and discuss the reasons for their holiday disappearance. Lots of music and videos will make this a nostalgic winter time romp! Come join us as we jingle and jangle our way down Santa Claus Lane humming a happy holiday tune!

This lecture is part of the FABulous Fall Lecture Series.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.