200 years ago……..

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house

Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse…..

A right jolly old elf…….

200 years ago Clement C. Moore wrote the poem to entertain his wife and children, it was shared with family and friends one of whom sent it to a local newspaper. Fifteen years later he takes credit because as a professor of Greek, Hebrew and theology he thought it would hurt his credentials.

I’m sure ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas has survived long past any of his scholarly work. 

The modern Santa of his poem short, plump, short jacket with fur trim and cap with fur trim.  

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 

Ann