The famous words "'Twas the night before Christmas" shaped the holiday by popularizing stockings, reindeer, and even Santa Claus. But the classic poem also sparked a centuries-long controversy.
You've heard of the beloved "’Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem—maybe some reinterpretations and parodies of it too. But who actually wrote it, and what inspired these iconic holiday verses?
This Christmas garden poem was written for this column more than 30 years ago. It is still the most requested encore of any column I have written and, as a gift to my readers, I grant copywrite ...
We’ve chosen a selection of our favourite Christmas poetry, from funny Christmas poems, to moving festive verses and some Christmas poems for kids, all perfect for reading by the fire over the festive ...
The “My First Christmas in Heaven” poem (author unknown) is a touching way to remember and honor loved ones during the holiday season. Its comforting words bring peace, while the printable ...
Patrick Kavanagh, born on October 21, 1904, in Co Monaghan, became known as one of Ireland's greatest because of his unique ability to provide insights about country life in Ireland at the start ...
On Saturday, Dec. 21, Rim Country Artists (RCA) will host “A voice, a chime: A night of Christmas poems.” The holiday themed poetry reading will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Noley’s ...