The Night Before Christmas is a classic holiday poem written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. It tells the story of a magical night when Santa Claus visits a house on Christmas Eve. Santa is described as a jolly old elf who comes down the chimney with a sack full of presents. He is accompanied by eight reindeer, and he fills the stockings of the children with toys and candy. The poem ends with a wish for a merry Christmas to all. The poem has become a beloved holiday tradition, and it is often read aloud on Christmas Eve.
By Clement Clarke Moore · First published 1823 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Poetry