In this festive and illuminating episode, we sit down with author, researcher, and President of Friends of Serpent Mound, Jeffrey Wilson, to delve into two fascinating holiday topics. Discover the groundbreaking research that links early earthwork mapmaker Henry Beekman Livingston, Jr., to the iconic poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas,” better known as ”’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Jeffrey also unveils the astonishing winter solstice alignments of the ancient Serpent Mound in Adams County, Ohio, and explores its significance in understanding the sacred connection between humanity and the cosmos. Tune in for a captivating journey through history, mystery, and holiday wonder!

Serpent Mound Solstice Secrets & True Author of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas' | Jeffrey Wilson

Jeffrey's Holiday Substack Article: https://substack.com/@jeffreymwilson/note/p-153422262?r=1lnrq5&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Jeffrey Wilson received a Master's Degree in General Science from Eastern Michigan University located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he taught both Physics and Astronomy classes, and helped operate and maintain Sherzer Observatory on a volunteer basis. Wilson also serves as chief editor and publisher of Serpent Mound Books & Press, a small publisher specializing in deep research into the prehistory of the Ohio River Valley. His first book, Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley – The Expanded Edition is out now! Jeffrey is currently working on his new book series The Serpent Mound Chronicles. Connect with Jeffrey and find all his work in the links below!

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Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley - The Expanded Edition (All Volumes - Hardcover and Paperback): https://bit.ly/3U9hZHd

FOSM Website: https://www.serpentmound.org/

Jeffrey's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.wilson.3386

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FOSM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/351246643157

FOSM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsofserpentmound7832

Independent Crop Circles Researchers' Association (ICCRA): http://www.iccra.org

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Music by: Bright Night Alaska - Justin "Bub" Ranly & Matthew "Legend" Lefeld

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