Articles related to "Clement Clarke Moore"



The Authorship of “The Night Before Christmas”
Clement Clarke Moore has been credited as the poet who penned "The Night Before Christmas," but evidence has surfaced that convincingly disputes his authorship. The credit belongs to Major Henry Livingston, who shaped our image of the jolly old elf.
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The Night Before Christmas: A Question of Authorship
Who wrote "The Night Before Christmas"? Recent evidence seems to support the claim that it was written by Major Henry Livingston, Jr., and not Clement Clarke Moore. What do you think?
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A Santa Claus Pause
Take a break from holiday shopping and get to know the real Saint Nicholas as well as why he was banned for a while. Meet the gift-givers of other countries and find out why reindeer pull his sleigh rather than any other animal.
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The Night Before Christmas
A visual rendition of the traditional American Christmas poem attributed to Clement Clarke Moore.
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Christmas Stories and Pop-ups for Kids
For Christmas, give your child a fun and engaging story book or add to their collection of classic holiday tales.
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Classic Holiday Literature Must-Reads
The holidays are a time of tradition and what better way to inspire family tradition than to read some seasonal classics.
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Discover Father Christmas's Roots
How did the good fourth-century bishop St Nicholas become the jolly red-suited Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, that children are so fond of today?
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NYC historic Upper Manhattan
New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.
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The Night Before Christmas
It is said that this wonderful tale was the beginning of the legend of Santa Claus, including the way he looks. Whether true or not, it is a beguiling story.
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Who Was St Nicholas
Many modern Christmas traditions have their origins in antiquity in ages before the birth of Christ and indeed before the ancient Romans one such is Santa Claus.
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‘Twas the Night Before Black Friday - A Digital Photography Poem
The holiday shopping season is upon us and we could all use a giggle to keep our spirits soaring. Here's my take-off on <i>'Twas the Night Before Christmas</i>, retitled </i>'Twas the Night Before Black Friday.</i> Happy holidays everyone!
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Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
Now that the Christmas stockings are hung, it's time to figure out what types of fun holiday gifts to fill them with.
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It’s Christmas
Get your toddler excited for Christmas with this charming picture book by Tina Burke.
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'Twas All Hallows Eve
Do not ask me why I posted this take off on the <i>The Night Before Christmas</i>, much less why I wrote it and even less why parodied it for Halloween. Have fun with it. . .I hope.
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Christmas Baby Names
Baby names with religious or Christmasy meanings.
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve, celebrated on December 24th as a vigil for the Christmas Day Celebration is for many people is a time for setting up the Christmas decorations.
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The Christmas Celebration
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
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Yuletide Cheer
Even Scrooge could find joy in New York City during the holiday season, for not a penny would be pinched.

'Twas the Season
A brief overview of the real reason for the Christmas season
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Spooky New York
A Halloween treat chock full O' fright. In this article, you will find a small, fun list that includes the burial places of some of New York's notorious and freakish, and what they did to get there.


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