Presenter Information

Callie West, Gardner-Webb University

Location

Stewart Hall

Start Date

30-3-2019 10:30 AM

End Date

30-3-2019 11:45 AM

Session Chair

Taylor Hildebrand

Mentor

Prof. Hannah Allford

Description

The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore has changed the perspective of St. Nicholas and Christmas. Through the analysis of the original St. Nicholas' historic background, a character comparison of the old and new St. Nicholas, and the poem, one will see how this new fantastical St. Nicholas feels more real vs. mythical and Christmas feels more magical.

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Mar 30th, 10:30 AM Mar 30th, 11:45 AM

II A English I Presentation 1: The Magical Spirit of Christmas That Began Over A Century Ago

Stewart Hall

The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore has changed the perspective of St. Nicholas and Christmas. Through the analysis of the original St. Nicholas' historic background, a character comparison of the old and new St. Nicholas, and the poem, one will see how this new fantastical St. Nicholas feels more real vs. mythical and Christmas feels more magical.