Dear Diary,
This past holiday season was like no other. With the Harlem Renaissance in full swing, there was an abundance of culture, music, and art to be experienced and enjoyed. Although, it was also a reminder of the 18th Amendment still in place, with Prohibition and its resulting speakeasies, bootleggers, and lawlessness.
The Red Scare was still in full force, and the Emergency Quota Act had recently been passed. It was a strange time to be living in, with a sense of Nativism and Isolationism in the air. Women had recently been given the right to vote with the 19th Amendment, and the flappers had been born.
It was a holiday season of contrasts; of traditional gatherings and new experiences. People were innovating and creating ways to enjoy the holiday season in spite of the restrictions. Installment plans were becoming increasingly popular, allowing people to purchase gifts in a more economical way.
I'm hoping for a brighter and more peaceful future, but until then, I'm thankful for the joy and hope that this holiday season has brought.
Sincerely,
Mary