What are the origins of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'?

Answer 1

"'Twas the night before Christmas" is the first line of the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas". The poem first appeared in a newspaper, the Troy (New York) Sentinel, on December 23, 1823. It was published anonymously. Clement Clarke Moore at first denied and later claimed authorship. In recent years, analysis of the poem, Moore's other known writings, and the circumstances surrounding the publication of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" have put Moore's claim of authorship into doubt.

Along with, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," this has bcome an icon of Christmastime, though neither one is religious. Both first appeared in newspapers close the Christmas, which leads one to wonder if they were really emotional responses to the season or efforts to increase circulation and thus ad revenue.

Answer 2

The story 'T'was The Night Before Christmas.'

Answer 3

The poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. It was also called 'A Visit from St Nicholas'.