'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
Clement C. Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmasis a celebration of the magic and wonders of Christmas Eve. The poem has captivated children for nearly 200 years and is a perfect family story for the holiday season.