'' 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'' is an alternative title of the 1823 poem ''A Visit from St. Nicholas'' by Clement Clarke Moore. Twas the Night Before Christmas may also refer to: * ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'' (1974 TV special), a Rankin-Bass animated Christmas special * ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'' (1977 TV special), a Christmas special starring Paul Lynde * ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'', a 2022 Hallmark Channel Original Movie * ''Twas the Night Before Christmas'' (smoke-free version), a 2012 children's book adaptation of Moore's poem with references to smoking removed * Twas the Night Before Christmas", an early-1940s song by

Ken Darby Kenneth Lorin Darby (May 13, 1909 – January 24, 1992) was an American composer, vocal arranger, lyricist, and conductor. His film scores were recognized by the awarding of three Academy Awards and one Grammy Award. He provided vocals for ...

and the King's Men

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