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The Night Before Christmas - cover

The Night Before Christmas

Clement Clarke Moore

Publisher: The Ebook Emporium

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Summary

"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house..."

Step back into a snowy Christmas Eve in 19th-century New York, where a quiet household is about to witness a miracle. The Night Before Christmas is the enchanting narrative poem that transformed the stern "St. Nicholas" into the "jolly old elf" we love today. With its rhythmic, galloping meter that mimics the sound of hooves on a roof, Moore's poem captures the breathless anticipation of the holiday. From the "clatter" on the lawn to the soot-stained suit and the "twinkle" in his eye, every verse is a brushstroke on the definitive portrait of Father Christmas. This isn't just a poem; it is the heartbeat of the holiday season, a tradition passed down through generations to be read by the glow of the fire.

Before this poem, St. Nicholas was often depicted as a solitary figure. Moore introduced the world to the "eight tiny reindeer," naming them for the first time: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, and Blitzen. This specific detail transformed Santa's arrival into a grand, celestial event that has dominated holiday lore for two centuries.

The Evolution of St. Nick: Moore's description of Santa—chubby and plump, with a white beard and a pipe—shifted the cultural image away from a somber religious figure toward a whimsical, magical character. The poem focuses on the joy of giving and the "wonder" of the season, cementing the idea of a secret visitor who rewards the "good" with silent, midnight magic.

The Night Before Christmas is perhaps the most recited poem in the English language. Its enduring popularity lies in its ability to evoke a sense of peace and domestic harmony. It remains the "gold standard" for holiday storytelling, reminding us that no matter how old we get, there is still a part of us that listens for the "pawing of each little hoof" upon the roof.

Bring the tradition home. Purchase "The Night Before Christmas" today.
Available since: 01/20/2026.
Print length: 286 pages.

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