A Visit from St. Nicholas — The Christmas Eve Story That Shaped Santa Claus

This Christmas episode explores the origin, mystery, and magic behind A Visit from St. Nicholas — the beloved poem better known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. For nearly two centuries, this poem has shaped how the world imagines Santa Claus: the sleigh, the reindeer, the twinkling eyes, the quiet wonder of Christmas Eve. Yet its authorship remains debated, caught between Clement Clarke Moore and Henry Livingston Jr. In this episode, Heather reads a lightly modernized narration of the full poem and reflects on why this timeless story still captures our imagination. A warm, nostalgic Christmas listen for families of all ages. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link | Be a part of the Change Happened community Enter to win the "What Changed Me Community Challenge" | Enter to Win! To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visit | Changehappenedpodcast.com Get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products | 20% off PURE ENERGY NOW Start your Liminal Luna Journey FREE | code CHANGE at checkout | Liminalluna.com Looking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them here | Shop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened  Got a story to share? Drop me a line at [email protected] and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.