National Geographic
The famous words “‘Twas the night before Christmas” shaped the holiday by popularizing stockings, reindeer, and even Santa Claus. But the classic poem also sparked a centuries-long controversy.
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How a poem transformed Christmas into the festive holiday it is today
Erin Blakemore
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The famous words “‘Twas the night before Christmas” shaped the holiday by popularizing stockings, reindeer, and even Santa Claus. But the classic poem also sparked a centuries-long controversy.
