Quick History: The Evolution Of The Chimney Retrospect | Apartment Therapy New York

PHOTOS: The History Of...The Chimney

The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney to deliver gifts is a relatively recent tradition — its spread is mostly associated with Clement Clark Moore's 1823 poem, "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" ("'Twas the night before Christmas...") And, though fire has been the heart of the home for thousands of years, chimneys are only a few hundred years old, themselves. Read the full article at Apartment Therapy.

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