This collection investigates the diverse visual landscape of the American holiday season through the lens of one hundred professional photographers. The work serves as a comprehensive visual archive, documenting the transition from Thanksgiving through Epiphany. By aggregating various perspectives, the book examines how regional, social, and domestic traditions manifest across the United States during the late 20th century.

The scope of this collection suggests a broad, observational approach to American social history, prioritizing visual storytelling over analytical text. The inclusion of numerous photographers indicates a varied aesthetic range that captures the multifaceted nature of holiday observance in the United States.