#50399
Mentioned in 1 episodes
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas
Book • 1823
The poem, first published anonymously in 1823, tells the story of a family's Christmas Eve encounter with St. Nicholas.
It describes the preparations for St. Nicholas's arrival, the noise on the lawn, and the delivery of presents through the chimney.
The poem has had a profound impact on American Christmas traditions and the popular image of Santa Claus.
Despite its widespread attribution to Clement Clarke Moore, there is ongoing debate about whether Moore or Henry Livingston Jr. was the actual author.
It describes the preparations for St. Nicholas's arrival, the noise on the lawn, and the delivery of presents through the chimney.
The poem has had a profound impact on American Christmas traditions and the popular image of Santa Claus.
Despite its widespread attribution to Clement Clarke Moore, there is ongoing debate about whether Moore or Henry Livingston Jr. was the actual author.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
Brian Earl
45 snips
The Unexpected Origins of Our Christmas Traditions
Mentioned in relation to the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'.
Is he Santa Claus or Father Christmas? | FESTIVE ETYMOLOGY
