Who Authored 'The Night Before Christmas'?

Susanne142

This discussion will focus on determining who wrote the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," commonly referred to as "The Night Before Christmas." We will discuss the various theories about who wrote the poem, and look at the evidence for and against each one. We will also discuss the impact the poem has had on Christmas culture and literature.

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The poem “The Night Before Christmas” (also known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas”) was written in 1823 by Clement Clarke Moore.

Moore was a professor of Oriental and Greek Literature at New York's General Theological Seminary. He wrote the poem for his three daughters and the version published was a revised and expanded version of an earlier one he had written for his family.

Moore has been credited with introducing some of the most recognizable features of Santa Claus including his eight flying reindeer, his jolly personality and his entrance through chimneys.

The poem was later published in the Troy, New York Sentinel and on December 23, 1823 it was published nationally in the Sentinel’s sister newspaper,The Evening Post.

To this day, “The Night Before Christmas” remains one of the best-loved poems of all time. It shows the true spirit of Christmas and captures the essence of a magical night in which many children eagerly await Santa and his reindeer.

For more information, please visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Visit_from_St._Nicholas

bluerabbit412

The classic holiday poem, "The Night Before Christmas," was written by Clement Clarke Moore in the early 19th century. Moore, a professor of ancient and oriental literature, wrote the poem in 1822 as a Christmas gift for his young daughters. He initially declined to publish it, but finally released it to the public in 1823 under the pseudonym "A Visit from St. Nicholas."

The poem describes the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, and its iconic verses have been reproduced and read by families for generations. Today, Moore's poem has been adapted into numerous forms, from song lyrics and live action films to ballet performances.