‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be ...
You've heard of the beloved "’Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. But who actually wrote and inspired these iconic holiday verses? As far as classic Christmas Eve activities go, nothing beats ...
The famous words "'Twas the night before Christmas" shaped the holiday by popularizing stockings, reindeer, and even Santa Claus. But the classic poem also sparked a centuries-long controversy. Now, ...
Editor’s Note: Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863) wrote the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” also known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” in 1822. It is believed that a family friend sent a copy ...
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 23, 1823, the classic “Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem was published anonymously in a local newspaper. The poem, originally titled “A Visit from Saint Nicholas,” ...