A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore

This beloved poem begins with the iconic line “’Twas the night before Christmas…” and describes the arrival of Santa Claus as seen through the eyes of a child. The plot is simple and magical: a family settles in for the night, only to be visited by the jolly old elf and his flying reindeer. The poem introduced much of the modern imagery of Santa Claus. Its rhyming verses capture wonder, excitement, and festive cheer. A timeless classic of holiday literature.