Night Before Christmas
D. P. Carroll, Clement Clarke Moore, William Wallace Denslow
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 7, 2011)
D.P. Carroll’s compilation of “Night Before Christmas Family Edition” will become the favorite book for your family to be read. After finding the 1902 version in the Carroll family library, this edition became a cherished part of the “Christmas Carroll” family tradition. Each Grandpa has taken great pride in reading it aloud to his children, their children and the children at church. America’s favorite Christmas story is read to children all over the World. Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) wrote a Christmas poem for his children titled; “A Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1822 which later became; “Twas the Night before Christmas”. Prior to the creation of this story Santa Claus had never been associated with a sleigh or reindeer's! W.W. Denslow (1856-1915) was a unique artist that created the original characters of L. Frank Baum’s; “Wizard of Oz”, as well as other children’s favorites. In 1902, Denslow created his own version called; “Denslow’s Night Before Christmas”, and hand lettered each word to accompany his creative illustrations of the most famous night of the year. Now the Third Edition of “Night Before Christmas Family Edition” will become a family tradition for you to share with your family and friends. Make Santa’s favorite recipes and record your favorite Christmas memories. For over one hundred years, from our family to yours, Blessings for your family and remember the reason for the Season. God Bless.