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Philadelphia Artist's Work On Display Through Holiday Season

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An iconic piece of Christmas history is here in Philadelphia. The beloved book "Twas the Night Before Christmas"has a local connection to the community.

The original poem, written in 1822, was famously illustrated by South Philadelphia artist Charles Santore.

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His original watercolor illustrations are on display at the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill through Jan. 6.

For more information, check out the museum's website.

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