You've heard of the beloved "’Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. But who actually wrote and inspired these iconic holiday verses? As far as classic Christmas Eve activities go, nothing beats ...

It is one of the most famous poems in the English language—almost as famous as Christmas itself. A single word is enough to get going: “‘Twas”. You know the rest, or probably quite a bit of it.

Clement Clark Moore wrote a poem for his children in 1822, "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- also known to many as "The Night Before Christmas." Christopher Sadowski See more of our coverage in your ...