How did America become so obsessed with holiday music? Why is holiday music considered annoying by some and beautiful by others?

Christmas songs are the jubilation of happy memories and the reminder blasted from radios of rampant commercialization and any strife accented by the holidays. Canvas briefly explores the traces of our nation’s love affair with carols and Christmas songs, landing squarely in the comfort and joy created from best intentions: carols by candlelight, a cozy setting with like-minded people, presented by live musicians.

WARNING: Traces of candy canes, mistletoe and good cheer may be found in the presence of this program.