Publisher Taps Classsic Christmas Poem to Reprint as Free eBook with Audio

Silver Spring, MD USA – WEBWIRE – Monday, December 18, 2023

Twas the Night Before Christmas

It’s the most famous Christmas poem every written

“Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St Nicholas” is the most famous Holiday poem. Like many Beckham Publications reissues, this edition is the exclusive reprint of the 1912 poem, including the original words by Clement C. Moore and color illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith.

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Two special bonuses feature an informative foreword by Cynthia Dreeman Meyer, author of “Merry Stirring Mice” (https://tinyurl.com/merry-stirring) published by Beckham in 2014. Her title draws the connection between the famous poem and her book where the mice are really stirring. A unique eBook bonus is an audio singing of the poem that young and old can enjoy.

“The classic published in 1823 was originally called ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas,’” says Barry Beckham, founder of Beckham Publications. “From that moment on,” he reminds us, “Americans and others worldwide adopted the concept of Santa and his reindeer as the definition of Christmas. This free eBook will also bring some joy to adults and many children who are in need today,” says Beckham, who plays guitar at Christmas parties.

Before the poem, St. Nicholas was recognized as a patron saint of children but he had never been associated with reindeer or a sleigh. “Now we have a special way of celebrating Christmas! We know that Santa will come with gifts, how he will come, and what the number and names of his deer are,” says Beckham, reminding us that Moore had eight children.

Beckham says that he’s expanding his list of juvenile titles to include one written by his granddaughter, a member of Cornell University’s frosh track team. “We are in talks to publish a juvenile biography of Olympic track star Mal Whitfield, the 1948 gold medal winner,” beams the publisher, adding ”she wants to match his achievements.”