Hear the fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore as told by Martina Mathisen, along with other American traditions like mistletoe, poinsettias & Santa to name a few.
The fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore chimes to life as told by Martina Mathisen, along with the stories of our American Christmas Traditions.
Why do we kiss under mistletoe?
Why do we decorate with poinsettias?
Where did the jolly old man in the red suit come from, anyway?
So many more traditions explained!
AGE GROUP: | Youth | Young Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Education & Learning | Arts & Culture |
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