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A historical mystery solved by family research
00:00 - 04:24 (04:24)
The descendants of Henry claimed he had been reading a poem that was eventually published by another author before it gained worldwide fame. Further investigation proved them right, unraveling a historical mystery.
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In this episode, the hosts of Stuff You Should Know dive into the mystery behind the world's most famous Christmas poem, which was suggested by one of their listeners named Adam Steverson.
00:00 - 01:48 (01:48)
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In this episode, the hosts of Stuff You Should Know dive into the mystery behind the world's most famous Christmas poem, which was suggested by one of their listeners named Adam Steverson. They also discuss how they insist on keeping their Christmas and Halloween episodes ad-free to reverse the commercialization of these holidays.
ChapterA historical mystery solved by family research
EpisodeSYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The true authorship of the classic Christmas poem "T'was the Night Before Christmas" has been a matter of debate, however family historians have now claimed that their ancestor Henry Livingston Jr. actually penned the poem.
01:48 - 04:24 (02:35)
Summary
The true authorship of the classic Christmas poem "T'was the Night Before Christmas" has been a matter of debate, however family historians have now claimed that their ancestor Henry Livingston Jr. actually penned the poem.