It's the most famous Christmas poem ever. Here is the exclusive, only published reprint of the original 1912 'Twas the Night Before Christmas publication. It captures the actual enchanting text by Clement C. Moore (1779-1863) and the magical illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935).

Two special bonuses include the informative foreword and the audio of the song itself. Cynthia Dreeman Meyer, author of Merry Stirring Mice, writes in the foreword about the connection between the famous poem and her book where the mice are really stirring. A special eBook bonus is an audio of voices singing the poem.

This classic for the new millennials was originally called "A Visit from St. Nicholas," first published in 1823. From that moment on, Americans and others worldwide adopted the concept of Santa and his reindeer as the definition of Christmas.

Before the poem, St. Nicholas was recognized as a patron saint of children but he had never been associated with reindeer or a sleigh. Now we have a special way of celebrating Christmas! We know that Santa will come with gifts, how he will come, and what the number and names of his deer are.

Moore was professor of oriental and Greek literature at General Theological Seminary in New York.

Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) is considered to be the greatest children's artist, having illustrated more than 60 books.

Readers old and young can share now the enjoyment that Clement C. Moore hoped to get by entertaining his eight children.

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