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Clement C. Moore. 1779-1863

'T was the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring,—not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

A Visit from St. Nicholas.