Appalachian Christmas: Old and New Holiday Traditions

Christmas in Appalachia looks different today than it did decades ago. Traditions evolve, emerge and, sometimes, disappear. But if you look past the LED lights and holiday parades, you can trace today's festivities back to the mountains, where some things never change.

More stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/appalachianchris...
Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content:    / wbir10  

WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care.

Follow WBIR on Social:
Facebook:   / wbirchannel10  
Twitter:   / wbir  
Instagram:   / wbirchannel10  

00:00 Intro
00:33 Appalachian fruitcake
02:50 Old Christmas
03:30 Candles in the window
04:17 Caroling
04:48 Christmas treat of oranges
05:16 Pinecones and mistletoe
06:03 Talking animals
06:27 Appalachian Christmas trees
08:58 Elf On The Shelf origins
10:34 Biltmore Estate's Christmas decorations
11:37 Gaylord Opryland's ICE
12:57 Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas
13:53 Bristol Motor Speedway's Christmas lights
14:48 Season of Giving
16:38 Omega Psi Phi Lamplighters
18:07 Volunteer spirit after the holidays