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Technology, tradition and the invention of Christmas in 19th-century New York

By Filings on Sun, 12/09/18
Society & Culture
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Given this lead, New York City seminary professor Clement Clarke Moore cemented the connection. On Dec. 23, 1823, the Troy Sentinel published Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” Beginning with the now-famous words, “’Twas the night before Christmas…” - RNS

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