Soundtrack of the Season: A Journey Through Holiday's Greatest Hits

From mid-November to Jan. 1, 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 failures, in addition to reliving forgotten music to discuss the reasons for their holiday disappearance. Lots of music and videos will make this a nostalgic wintertime romp. Come join us as we jingle and jangle our way down Santa Claus Lane.

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.

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Register by 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8