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Posted on 12/23/2017 9:36:42 AM PST by V K Lee
The Night Before Christmas (1946) Live Action Film & Animation
The Night Before Christmas (1946) or "A Visit From St. Nicholas" Mostly live action with animated parts. Narrated tale of the perennial classic poem. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (also known as "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line) is a poem written by Clement Clarke Moore, first published anonymously in 1823. It is largely responsible for the conception of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, including his physical appearance, the night of his visit, his mode of transportation, the number and names of his reindeer, and the tradition that he brings toys to children.
Prior to the poem, American ideas about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors varied considerably.
The poem has influenced ideas about St. Nicholas and Santa Claus beyond the United States to the rest of the Anglosphere and the world.
Poem included at link
(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...
Very charming.
Bookmark!
:) Thanks. Merry Christmas!
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