Centennial of Clement Moore Linked to Seminary Portrait
Christmas Eve observances at General Theological Seminary in New York will feature a wreath laid on the tomb of Clement Clarke Moore, author of A Visit From St. Nicholas. The essay details Moore’s life as a professor of Biblical learning, his Hebrew lexicon, and the poem’s 1823 publication history, noting his modest public profile and his devotion to teaching and family.
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John Dickinson Sherman
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Protestant Episcopal Church
Clement Clark Moore
Chelgen Square
Thomas Clark
Benjamin Moore
Columbia University
New York
Cristian
New Chapel of the Intercession
Old Trinity Cemetery
Santa Cling
Troy
Sentinel
Bt. Nichols
Brasily
Torersoe Moore
Apa
David
St. Paul'a Church
Clement Moore
Troy Sentinel
Nicholas Aa
Holland
St. Nick
Hudson
St. Nicholas
J. Nicholas
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Nick
A Visit From St. Nicholas (Twas the Night Before Christmas)
An altered, OCR distorted excerpt of Clement Moore's classic poem describes a night scene where children sleep, Santa arrives via sleigh with eight reindeer, fills stockings, and departs with wishes for a happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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Clement C. Moore
Chinere
St. Nicholas
Mama
St. Nick
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vicon
Comet
Cupid
Coursera
Modern Kriss Kringle Reveals Sleigh Upgrade
Krisa Kringle jokes of delivering toys with a new twist as a gleaming new airplane sits ready in a hangar awaiting use. The playful chatter hints at a high tech Saint Nick ready to surprise children with an aerial route this year.
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Krisa Kringle
St. Nick
Christmas Trees Ready for Shipment and Substitutes Discussed
The article notes over a million Christmas trees are shipped from northern Vermont annually, mainly Norway spruce and balsam fir. It discusses regional preferences, rising costs, and conservation urges from the New York State College of Forestry, promoting artificial substitutes and thinning practices to protect forests.
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Vermont
Middle East
Europe
New York State College of Forestry
The Invisible Gift That Makes Christmas Bright
A reflection on a universal blessing beyond wealth or want. The writer notes love as the true gift that enriches all, inspiring generosity, church bells, carols, and devotion. This force underpins the Christmas tree and festival, linking poverty and riches through shared joy.
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C. G. Hazard
Weatcorn Newspaper Union
Christmas Cheer From Echoes Of Stray Children
A grieving woman, isolated at Christmas, seeks to conjure cheer by touring a large toy shop. Surrounded by children's laughter and memories of lost loved ones, she finds a fragile warmth in the festive scene, feeling Christmastide glow reach even distant, unknown youngsters.
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Ale
Teara
The Wishing Buttons
Child readers recall a Christmas tale about Mr. Uplock in his shop with talking buttons tied to insects. The narrator describes a magical wish pressing, the belief in a holiday charm, and a Santa Claus scene as Mr. Uplock photographs children with new sleds skates and fur cap, leaving a lasting memory.
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Mr. Uplock
Pedro
Ike
Santa Claus
Auntie recalls second Christmas with a talking machine
A family gathering marks the second Christmas as an elderly aunt notes the new electric washer given by a friend. She quips that life has changed, calling the washing machine a novelty of modern times amid relatives and memories.
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Knowtt
Hus Bang
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Benue
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Christopher G. Hazard
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