The Evolution of Modern Christmas

The video explores how New York City, through the works of Clement Clark Moore and Thomas Nast, significantly influenced the modern secular Christmas. Moore's 1822 poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas' introduced key elements of Santa Claus, while Nast's illustrations in the 1860s further developed Santa's image, adding features like the North Pole, elves, and the naughty and nice list.

Which city is credited with shaping the modern secular Christmas more than any other?

• London

• New York City

• Paris

• Berlin

Who wrote the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'?

• Clement Clark Moore

• Charles Dickens

• Thomas Nast

• Washington Irving

What was one of the inspirations for Moore's version of Santa Claus?

• St. Nicholas

• Father Time

• The Tooth Fairy

• The Easter Bunny

What unique feature did Moore introduce to Santa's mode of transportation?

• A flying carpet

• A sleigh led by eight reindeer

• A magical broomstick

• A hot air balloon

How did Moore portray Santa Claus in his poem?

• As a jolly, dimpled elf

• As a mystical wizard

• As a tall, thin man

• As a serious, stern figure

What was missing from Moore's version of Santa that we associate with him today?

• A magical wand

• A North Pole workshop

• A talking reindeer

• A red suit

Who is credited with adding the North Pole and the Naughty and Nice list to Santa's story?

• Thomas Nast

• Clement Clark Moore

• Charles Dickens

• Washington Irving

In what year did Thomas Nast begin illustrating Santa Claus for Harper's Weekly?

• 1902

• 1862

• 1822

• 1922

What did Thomas Nast transform Santa into?

• A mythical creature

• A taller and grander figure

• A woodland fairy

• A historical knight

Which magazine commissioned Thomas Nast to draw Christmas illustrations?

• The New Yorker

• Time Magazine

• Harper's Weekly

• National Geographic