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How Salvation Army's red kettles became a Christmas tradition

  • Written by Diane Winston, Associate Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
How Salvation Army's red kettles became a Christmas traditionThe Salvation Army is among the top few U.S. charities.CityOfFortWorth, CC BY-NC-ND

Tinseled trees and snowy landscapes are not the only signs of the upcoming holiday season. Red kettles, staffed by men and women in street clothes, Santa suits and Salvation Army uniforms also telegraph Christmastime.

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