Title:
That Jolly Old Elf has had many incarnations over the years
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Santa Claus
Object ID:
Kim08-059
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
12/20/2001
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
Clement Moore's poem describe the jolly old Santa Americans love. He came to us with the Dutch settlers who brought thier celebration of San Nicolaas day. The term Santa Claus is believed to an American corruption of the Dutch name.
People:
Moore, Clement
Nicholas, St. (Santa Clause)
Nicholas, St. (Santa Clause)
Search Terms:
Santa Claus
Dutch
poem of St. Nicholas
Dutch
poem of St. Nicholas