Classic illustrations convey the magic of St.
Nick: He had a broad face, and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly..
Our modern image of Santa Claus as a bearded, plump, jolly figure can be traced back to Moore\'s famous description of St.
The author, Clement Clarke MOORE, is said to have written the poem for his children on Christmas Eve, 1822.
It has since been reprinted hundreds of times, acted out on stage, and read over the radio and on film and CD.
Nicholas, it appeared in 1823 in the newspaper, the Troy Sentinel.
Originally published as an Account of a Visit from St.
The poem The Night Before Christmas has become so much a part of Christmas that it\'s hard to imagine the holiday without it.
Nick\'s visit, from the shadows cast by his sleigh to the twinkling eyes and rosy cheeks of his friendly face.
Classic illustrations convey the magic of St
