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The Night Before Christmas is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. The poem has been called arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American and is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-19th century to today. It has had a massive impact on the history of Christmas gift-giving. Before the poem gained wide popularity, American ideas had varied considerably about Saint Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors.

Enjoy these 10 Christmas pieces by celebrated authors. The experience includes music and a range of lively and touching characters. Add a little poetry to your Christmas!

These holiday pieces by celebrated authors are fun, sweet, and endearing for the whole family. Merry Christmas!

Nella notte di neve, con case e alberi che brillano bianchi, arriva volando dal paese dei ghiacci la slitta di Babbo Natale con le otto renne. Nella notte stellata, i tre Re Magi seguono la luminosa cometa per trovare Gesù Bambino cavalcando tra dune di sabbia. Il piccolo Teddy Malleen va in visita da Babbo Natale con la sua macchina volante, e l’anno dopo tornerà al Polo in compagnia dell’amico Orso. Le calze in attesa dei doni sono appese ai caminetti e Babbo Natale dovrà cercare di far felici tutti i bambini.

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore performed by Glenn Haskell will no doubt become a Christmas tradition in many homes.

"A Visit From St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore: A father shares with his family what he learned from Santa's visit the night before. "An Urban Night Before Christmas" by Unknown: In a parody of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore, Santa Claus makes a visit to a housing project in "da hood".

This is the classic poem that describes in splendid detail the wonderful, magical visitor one man saw come down the chimney on Christmas Eve.

This yuletide celebration includes: The Nativity, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" by Clement Moore, "The Birds' Christmas Carol" by Kate Wiggin, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "Christmas Everywhere" by Phillips Brooks, and excerpts from: A Christmas Carol and The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, The Peterkin Papers by Lucretia P. Hale, The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy, Bracebridge Hall by Washington Irving, and The Wonder Clock by Howard Pyle.

Revel in the in the magic of the holiday season with three classic Christmas tales. From the birth of Christ to a visit from Santa Claus, these family favorites will be enjoyed over and over again. Titles include: The Christmas Story; Twas the Night Before Christmas; and Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus.