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The Visit: The Origin of the Night Before Christmas

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I came upon this book after the holidays were over and regret that I didn't find it before Christmas. This book was so enchanting that I went back to purchase more as gifts for next Christmas and was disappointed when they were sold out. This story is written in poem form as recalled by Dinghy Sharp, the great-great-grandaughter of Clement C. Moore, author of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, written on Christmas Eve of 1822. The story captures the history and origin of his poem that was passed down from generation to generation in their family. Many verses from the poem are explained in the story to help readers understand the poem's meaning. The story ends with a copy of The Night Before Christmas, handwritten by Clement C. Moore along with his signature, dated 1862. This story will become a new family tradition in my home for many years to come. It will be read on Christmas Eve, among other stories that are currently read as tradition in our home. I intend to pass this wonderful version of Moore's poem on to my children with the hope that it will be passed on from generation to generation as it was told in the Moore family.

I was very sad to see that the 2003 Copyright is a shortened version of the original book, The Visit, 2001 Copyright. Portions have been deleted, and portions have been edited to change the words that were in the original version. I wanted to have two copies of this book because it would be easier to hold one and read out loud and have someone else hold the second one for the audience to see the pictures. The illustrations are excellent. Everyone that hears this story about how the poem, "The Night Before Christmas" came to be written, just loves it, especially older adults. I wish I could return the 2003 Copyright copy, because I cannot even give it as a gift knowing that the whole story is not there. Continue your search for a 2001 Copyright version, even if you must buy a used copy.

I am very pleased with the ordering and prompt shipment of the book, The Visit. The order was immediately filled and shipped. The book was in excellent condition when it arrived.
Sincerely,
Mary Weathers

This story is just awesome. My mom wanted it for all of her grand children. I think we ended up order 5 copies. Amazon has the best price by far!

Written by a relative of Clement Clarke Moore, the author shares the history of the famous Christmas story. Done all in rhyming poetry with explanations of phrases used throughout like "threw open the shutters". Beautiful illustrations as well. Makes you want to crawl into a warm bed and read it again. My 8th grade students enjoyed hearing it very much! Worth the purchase.