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Santa Claus Portrait Evolved From Poem Century Ago
A look at how Dr Clement Clarke Moore’s 1823 poem A Visit From Saint Nicholas defined Santa’s image. The tale traces early attempts to describe St Nicholas before Moore, with Harriet Butler and Troy Sentinel playing roles in popularizing the verse and its Santa depiction. Cartoonist Thomas Nast later shaped Santa’s modern look. The poem’s reach spread globally through translations and prints, cementing a cheerful, gift bringing figure.
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Santa Claus
St. Nick
Clement Clarke Moore
Columbia University
New York
St. Nicholas
Dr. Moore
Saint Nicholas
Harriet Butler
Moore
St. Paul’s Church
Troy
N.Y
N. Y
Orville Holley
Paren
Santa
Thomas Nast
Happy Land
Christ
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