" A Visit from St. Nicholas ", routinely referred to as " The Night Before Christmas " and " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas " from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously under …

A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas (2 versions) 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a …

4 days ago · The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” was first published in a New York newspaper in 1823. It helped to establish Santa …

Dec 23, 2005 · "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore is a beloved poem written in the early 19th century. This classic Christmas poem is a short, narrative work that …

fhe text is that of the original (1837) edition. The woodcuts are by Florence Wyman Ivins.

Mar 27, 2025 · Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably. The poem was published anonymously in 1823 by the Troy Sentinel.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished …

Complete text to the Christmas poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas attributed to Clement Clark Moore available for online reading or in printable PDF format.

Within this poem, the speaker relishes the sights he saw and takes great joy from his knowledge of St. Nicholas. The text itself focuses on the story of St. Nicholas, more commonly known as …

Irving’s phrase "laying his finger beside his nose" was used in the poem by Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," more commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas."