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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore & Jessie Willcox Smith
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Everyone knows the famous words: “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .” Clement C. Moore’s famous poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story.

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4.5
“This short magical tale (poem) brought back a wave of childhood nostalgia for me. It perfectly captures the wonder of St. Nicholas just as I imagined his visits to my home when I was a child. The vivid illustrations added to the charm, making the story feel even more alive and heartwarming. Moore’s poem is a timeless reminder of the joy and excitement of the holiday season, especially for the children :)”

About Clement Clarke Moore

Clement Clarke Moore (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863) was a writer and professor and is credited with writing "A Visit from St. Nicholas" for his children. Originally published anonymously on December 23, 1823, the poem that would come to be known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" was responsible for the creation of the Santa Claus myth as it is known in the United States and much of the English-speaking world. 

Jessie Willcox Smith

Jessie Wilcox Smith (September 6, 1863 – May 3, 1935) was a prolific illustrator of magazines and children's books. She was a frequent contributor to Ladies Home Journal. A student of Howard Pyle, some of her best-known work for children includes Charles Kingsley's The Water Babies.

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