Is he Santa Claus or Father Christmas? | FESTIVE ETYMOLOGY
Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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The Etymology and Controversy Behind Holiday Names
This chapter explores the Dutch origins of the names Dunder and Blitzen and their German counterparts Donner and Blitzen. It also addresses the contentious authorship debate of a renowned holiday poem, examining both Clement Clarke Moore's and Henry Livingston Jr.'s claims while reflecting on the cultural significance of these names.
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