The latest episode of Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City, marks the 201st anniversary of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore.
The favorite holiday tale was first published in The Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823 as a poem. It would later go on to shape modern conceptions of Santa Claus and many familiar holiday traditions.
The episode features guest Kathy Sheehan—Executive Director of the Hart Cluett Museum and historian for Troy and Rensselaer County—who explains the story behind the iconic “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and its place as American holiday lore, the more recent debate over authorship, and the poem’s more than two-century connection to the Collar City.
Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City is a monthly oral history podcast produced and hosted by John Salka—longtime Troy resident and former Communications Director for the city of Troy and advisor for two mayors.
The full episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.
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