The iconic story which launched our modern interpretations of Santa Claus. A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, one of the best and most iconic Christmas Poems. Free Printable download available (see below). Enjoy!   A Visit from Saint Nicholas Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hope that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads: And mamma in her…