"The Night Before Christmas" (1822) by Clement Moore

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Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!

This site has Clement Moore's famous poem, "The Night Before Christmas" and other wonderful links.

This site has Clement Moore's poem, illustrations, and the song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."