Santa Claus: History of the World's Most Legendary New Yorker (Re-Air)

Tickets: $15.71 ( incl. $3.71 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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This is a re-aired recording of this program’s most recent live webinar. Once the viewing period ends, this recording will not be offered again for at least one year.

'Twas a cold, winter eve on December 6th, 1810, when a group of New York City's business and cultural leaders — including a young Washington Irving and Clement Clark Moore, and New York Historical Society founder John Pintard — gathered to celebrate the birthday of 4th century Christian bishop and miracle worker St. Nicholas. While a toast was in order, the meeting had another goal: to create a symbol of peace in a New York City rocked by social unrest around Christmas time. A consensus was reached and St. Nicholas' Dutch name, SinterKlaas, was adapted to the American-sounding one of Santa Claus. This is the true, magical story of the world's most legendary New Yorker.

Join New York Adventure Club as we journey back in time to uncover the origins of Santa Claus, who became a symbol of generosity, joy, peace, prosperity, patriotism, and politics since his modern adaptation took New York City by storm over 200 years ago.

Led by NYC tour guide Jared Goldstein, our exploration of the untold story of Santa Claus and his New York roots will include:

• The evolution of Santa Claus into the one we know and love today, and why New York can take most of the credit
• The darker side of Christmas in New York, including the Christmas Riot of 1806, and how Santa domesticated the holiday
• Santa's adoption in political, social, and commercial campaigns, from Union Propaganda during the Civil War, to gracing stamps used to raise money for charity, to being the official Coca-Cola holiday mascot
• A virtual trip to the Clement Clark Moore residence in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood to unwrap some Christmas surprises, including where ‘A Visit From St Nicholas’ was rumored to be penned, and why Santa’s big day moved from December 6th to the 24th
• Little known NYC connections with Santa, such as how Macy's supports Santa, a famous newspaper editorial titled "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," and how the creator of Uncle Sam helped changed the image of Santa Claus to a man from originally an elf

See you there, virtually!

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About Jared
Jared the NYC Tour Guide led New York City’s only Santa Claus Bi-Centennial Tour in 2010, because someone had to mark the occasion, and it became a passion. It was chronicled by the Jewish Daily Forward. He has since led this tour privately for years, as well as for fellow Guides and the Guides Association of New York City. This was covered in the New York Times.

Testimonials
"Enlightening info about Santa that otherwise never would have known!" -Tony
"The presenters easy delivery. He used lots of pictures. Easy access." -Sarah
"I love the history and so many photos. Is the newlywed I lived in Madison Square they had no idea of its past glories. I’ve pass the stories on to my family about the tree in the electrified aspect in the toy companies. Just a great program!" -Sharon
"Jared is extremely engaging! His wealth of knowledge is amazing! I learned so much and I loved the old pictures and photos! Thanks!!!" -Michele
"Fascinating informative, fun!" -Olga
"I love the fun facts about NY and Santa that was new info to me." -Sheila
" I knew zero about Jared’s subject except for who wrote the “Night Before Christmas”. Jared has done a unique thing by presenting this anniversary of Santa Claus in New York that I don’t think anyone else has ever done. So many stories, so many facts, so many photos, so much fun! I can tell this presenter is fascinated with his subject and he also has the thoroughness of an historian. Great mix for a presentation." -Sharon
" I like the topic and the presenter was passionate and knowledgeable about his topic" -Marie
" Jared gave a comprehensive overview of how our modern-day Santa came to be in a clear and fun way." -C
" Love Jared, he is our favorite NYC Tour Guide." -Anne
" Loved the topic…perfect timing for this time of year. I also love that the presenter incorporated a multicultural perspective into the webinar." -Cristina
"Learned a lot about the history in the US" -Shirley
"It was a joy to attend this event which had a lively engaging pace and a wealth of wonderful information to impart all of which was new to me. I am glad I attended and I shall be recommending Jared the Tour Guide's in-person tours to friends and family, who find themselves in NYC this holiday season or later on. Given how enjoyable Jared's virtual talk was I feel good about recommending his in person tours now." -Kate

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