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Twas The Night Before . . . A Cultural Revolution

Record #:
43547
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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