Clement C. Moore
Clement C. Moore was an American writer and scholar, best known for his 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas." Born in 1779 in New York City, Moore was a professor of Oriental and Greek literature at the General Theological Seminary. His work has become a timeless holiday classic, shaping the modern image of Santa Claus and influencing Christmas traditions worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Clement C. Moore
Quotes
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;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.