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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: Clement Clarke Moore Wasn’t Always Looking To Have His Name On “A Visit From St. Nicholas”
Description: It's said that today in 1822, Clement Clarke Moore wrote the verses to what is now the most famous Christmas poem of all time. But the eminent professor wasn't always thrilled that this poem was his most famous written work. Plus: Did you know that there was once a tourist town in Arizona called Santa Claus? Time for a Visit from St. Nicholas (Library of Congress)Santa Claus, Arizona (Atlas Obscura)We’re directing Santa toward our Patreon backers, since they’ve been so good this year