A Visit from St. Nicholas, more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas and ' Twas the Night Before Christmas from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. 44 pp. Our choice, 1998-1999. Hard Cover. In verse. Printer and engraver named on p. [2]. Join the ABC 7 anchor team as they share the classic Christmas tale, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," perhaps better known as "The Night Before Christmas." Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Click to enlarge Verso Books › Children's Books › Holidays & Celebrations Share