Transformation of Saint Nicholas Through American Lore
A brief overview traces Saint Nicholas from a lean European figure to a celebrated American icon named Santa Claus. It notes linguistic shifts from Saint Nickolous to Santa Claus and mentions Irving's Knickerbocker History of New York as a turning point, followed by a collection of children’s Christmas wish lists.
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Saint Nicholas
Saint Nick
Donald Ladgin
World Book Encyclopedia
Saint Wick
Saint Nicholis
Saint Nickolous
Washington Irving
Knickerbocker
New York
Saint Nick’s rise from European guardian to New York icon
Irving portrayed Saint Nicholas as a robust guardian of New York with a wide hat and large breeches. He showed him smoking a pipe, riding a floating wagon above rooftops. Clement Moore’s 1822 poem added a sleigh and cheerful features.
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New York City
Irving
Saint Nick
New York
Saint Nicholas
Clement Moore
Moore
New York Theological Seminary
Santa Claus
Europe
Fifth Industrial Development Clinic in Des Moines
Communities statewide are reminded of the February 26 and 27 dates for the Fifth Industrial Development Clinic in Des Moines sponsored by the Iowa Development Commission.
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Des Moines
Iowa Development Commission
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas County Iowa
In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last will of J C Olerich deceased dated February 2 1949 was filed December 29 1958. A hearing to prove the will is set for 3 00 PM at the Pocahontas Court House before the District Court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa December 13 1958. (Seal) Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court.
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State OF Iowa
Pocahontas County
J. C. Olerich
Pocahontas
Iowa
District Court
Said County
Katherine Boozell
Philodendron Vine Runs Long Through Victor Kitchen
Mrs Roy Merck of rural Victor grows philodendron vines in her kitchen A single vine measures 38 feet and climbs from a 2 inch pot to the ceiling then winds around three kitchen sides and along three feet of the fourth It has grown for a little over three years Marengo mourns the loss of 40 year barber Lewis Paine who died of a heart attack at age 70
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Roy Merck
Victor
Marengo
Lewis Paine
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