Tuesday, December 12th at 7 pm: History and Folklore of Santa Claus (VIRTUAL) at Newburyport Public Library
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The Newburyport Public Library is hosting an upcoming virtual program! Check out
all of the events we are hosting on our website.
Tuesday, December 12th at 7 pm: History and Folklore of Santa Claus (VIRTUAL).
Many folks know that our modern-day Santa Claus had his start as St. Nicholas, but what
happened on the journey to make us think of a “jolly old elf,” rather than a pious Christian
Bishop? Where, exactly, did Santa Claus come from, and why does his popularity remain
so high in modern American popular culture? This illustrated lecture is well-researched,
with details on the journey Bishop Nicholas made to become our current-day Santa Claus.
It also includes many recognizable images and poems.
Laura Keyes graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies, and
has been presenting on historic topics for over ten years. She enjoys researching literary
symbolism, and is contracted to write a book on that subject. In her non-existent spare
time, Laura is a wonderful baker and accomplished vocalist. Laura is currently a Library
Director in Central Illinois.
Registration required.
Check out all the events that are coming up on our website! Call the library at 978-
465-4428 or check out our Events Calendar to learn more.
Register on our website or by calling 978-465-4428. If you sign up and cannot make
it, please call the library at 978-465-4428 to cancel.
