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Clement Clarke Moore was an American author best known for his Christmas poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' which has had a profound impact on Christmas culture.

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“As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.”

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Book:The Night Before Christmas: (A Visit from St. Nicholas).

Source: The Night Before Christmas: (A Visit from St. Nicholas).

“T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”

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“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”

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“Now, 'Dasher!' now, 'Dancer!' now, 'Prancer' and 'Vixen!' On, 'Comet!' on, 'Cupid!' on, 'Donner' and 'Blitzen!'”

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Book:The night before Christmas in signed English

Source: The night before Christmas in signed English

About the Author

Born: July 15, 1779
Died: July 10, 1863
Known for: Author
Quotes: 6

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The Night Before ChristmasRelated source material

The Night Before Christmas: (A Visit from St. Nicholas).Related source material

The night before Christmas in signed EnglishRelated source material

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