"A blanket of snow; a silent, sleeping household; stockings hung expectantly by the fireplace..." The scene is set for a magical Christmas Eve and one of the best-loved Christmas stories of all time. Clement C. Moore fi rst read this timeless poem to his young children on Christmas Eve in 1822. It was published anonymously in a New York newspaper the following year and quickly spread around the world, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition for many families. This beautiful new edition brings together the classic verse with enchanting illustrations by Robert Ingpen that perfectly capture the magic of Christmas for young and old alike.