How To Love Lit Podcast · Christy and Garry Shriver

Twas The Night Before Christmas || Clement C. Moore

December 24, 2025·26 min·2 clips

Did Clement Moore steal 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' from Henry Livingston, based on Dutch phrases and a proven lie?

This episode explores the history and controversy behind 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' examining Clement Clark Moore's life, the evidence suggesting Henry Livingston may have written it, and how the poem shaped modern Christmas imagery. The hosts analyze literary elements and cultural impact in an educational tone.

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