Some questions about Christmases of old

What the hell was Christmas like in the 60s? Or at Andy Williams' house in the 60s?

Who the hell tells ghost stories at Christmas?

 

And someone needs to define the word "fling" for this man. It has never, to my knowledge, included a wedding ring even though they rhyme. Also, ALL of your friends are dropping in today?! All of them on the same day? And I'm sure your soon-to-be wife in this ditty is thrilled with the 45 minutes advance notice.