Editor’s Note: Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863) wrote the poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” also known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” in 1822. It is believed that a family friend sent a copy ...
Christmas Eve is a Christian observance that falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. The day, also referred to as the Vigil of Christmas, is perceived as the culmination of the Advent season.