Many early stories praise her work ethic and devotion. But with Mrs. Claus usually hitting the North Pole's glass ceiling, some writers started to push back.
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Clement Clarke Moore’s 1823 poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas” redefined Christmas in America. As historian Steven Nissenbaum explains in The Battle for Christmas, Moore’s secular St. Nick weakened the holiday’s religious associations, transforming it into a familial celebration that culminated in Santa Claus’ toy deliveries on Christmas…