'T was 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 hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes a quiet Christmas Eve where everyone is asleep and waiting for St. Nicholas.
- In plain terms
- It is Christmas Eve and everyone is sleeping inside the house.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace and anticipation characterize the night before Christmas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traditions do you keep on Christmas Eve?
- How does quiet time affect your holiday mood?
Another view
It is a fictional narrative not a historical account.
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