Author · United States · 1779–1863
Clement Clarke Moore
The Christmas poem that shaped a holiday image; memorably musical and family friendly.
Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. He is best known as author of the Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas."
Genres
Children's
A visit that returns every 2026
Clement Clarke Moore gave language to a season. Meter, image, and gentle suspense made a template for celebration that still feels close. Read it aloud to hear how rhythm builds memory and how a short poem can bind generations without sermon.