Moore and Moore: the Christmas poem’s creator remembered
The piece recalls Clement C Moore, author of The Night Before Christmas, a Hebrew scholar at General Theological Seminary and son of Bishop Benjamin Moore. It notes his burial at Trinity Cemetery, and describes a Christmas Eve service there with children and candlelight, honoring the poet on a wintry day in New York City.
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General Theological Seminary
New York
Benjamin Moore
Clement ©. Moore
Chelsea Square
Clement Moore
The
Theological Seminary
Old Trinity
Broadway
One Hundred and Fifty-Fifth Street
Clement 2
Trinity Cemetery
Hudson
America
Dickens
Mous Charlea
The Impulse to Buy Gifts Through the Ages
A reflection on Christmas gift giving tracing to Libanius in the fourth century Antioch and Chrysostom in Athens. It notes how Kalends, Passover, and modern seasons foster generosity, teach sharing, and curb hoarding, while admitting we often regret impulsive purchases yet remain glad we gave.
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Libanius
Antioch
Athens
Chrysostom
Egypt
American Heroines of the Genesee and the Porters
The account chronicles Mary Jemison, “White Squaw of the Genesee,” her capture by Senecas in 1758, life with Indian spouses, children, and eventual return to her people before death. It also recounts the Porter family and Elizabeth Porter’s captivity near Franklin, Tennessee, their journey to Fort Niagara, and return to colonial homes, reflecting frontier trials and loyalties. spanning 18th and early 19th century journeys and settlements along the Genesee, Niagara, and Kentucky region.
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Mary Jemison
Genesee
Buffalo Creek
Letchworth Park
Genesee River
New York
Mary
March Creek
Buchanan Valley
Pennsylvania
Fort Duquesne
Ohio
Deh-gahan Nas
Sheninjee
Thomas Jemison
Fort Pitt
Hickatoo
Union Cemetery
Kansas City
Mississippi
Samuel Porter
Elizabeth
Ireland
Richmond
Tennessee
Franklin
Tenn
Bunker Hill
Brandywine
Mrs. Porter
Fort Niagara
Canada
And Vice Versa Rule of speaking by action not words
A compact quotation notes that the most interesting men often do the least talking, suggesting restraint and measured speech over boastful talk. The saying reflects a quiet, observational tone typical of editorial or opinion snippets.
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Toledo
Mother and daughter quarrel over worth of husband joke
A humorous exchange frames a mother asking about a husband’s value and a daughter replying she can learn by buying a dress or hat, highlighting a witty, lighthearted moment between family members.
Not Done in Oils Artist Say Fred
Dialogue fragment shows two characters discussing art media and real estate stakes. The lines imply a metaphorical or humorous exchange about being used up or ruined, with a mention of losing possessions tied to real estate. No clear event or proper nouns beyond generic names.
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Fred
Beads and Barbs Highlight Deserted Civilizational Clash
A sharp exchange contrasts civilized and barbarian values with a quip about civilized women paying more for beads. The witticism underscores social attitudes and gendered judgments in a social setting.
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Moore
Santa
St. Nicholas
Alvin E. Magary
Detroit
Elizabeth Porter
Santa Claus
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Felix
Fett
Finney
Orricen
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