Record #:

43547

Author(s):

Bell-Kite, Diana

Abstract:

Our modern perceptions of Christmas are rooted to a large degree in Clement Clarke Moore's poem, "A Visit from St. Nickolas". Increased urbanization and immigration, particularly in the north, helped transform Christmas from a time of paternalistic generosity to the destitute and poor to one primarily focused on young children.

Source:

The Palace (NoCar F 264 N5 P3), Vol. 8 Issue 1, Fall 2007, p3, 12

Subject(s):

Christmas --traditions-- 19th century transformation; Christmas--traditions--New Bern; Moore, Clement Clarke