A Visit From Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore

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Author Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863
Illustrator Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
Title A Visit From Saint Nicholas
Alternate Title Night before Christmas
Original Publication New York:
James G. Gregory, Publisher.
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jason Isbell, Irma Špehar, Melissa Er-Raqabi
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary "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 encapsulates the enchanting spirit of Christmas Eve. It is particularly renowned for its vivid portrayal of Santa Claus and the traditions surrounding the Christmas holiday. The poem unfolds on Christmas Eve, detailing the joyful arrival of Saint Nicholas as he visits a household. The narrator describes a peaceful scene where children are nestled in their beds, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Suddenly, the quiet night is interrupted by the sound of hooves on the roof, leading to Saint Nicholas's grand entrance down the chimney. With a sack full of toys and a merry demeanor, he fills the stockings hanging by the fireplace. The poem concludes with his cheerful proclamation of "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night," encapsulating the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Through its charming imagery and rhythmic quality, the poem continues to inspire the festivities and imagination surrounding Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Summary A fun and wonderfully illustrated version of Night Before Christmas.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Santa Claus -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Christmas -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Narrative poetry
Subject Children's poetry, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 17382
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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