- For decades families have gathered together to read Clement C. Moore"s enchanting holiday poem. Featuring beautiful original illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning, this stunning edition stands apart from the rest. Browning has created a classic Saint Nick—the quintessential round, jolly, white-bearded figure that everyone imagines. The look is timeless, filled with warmth and sentiment: exactly what Christmas should be.The story"s enduring charm and Browning"s memorable art make The Night Before Christmas a must-have for any child who is just discovering the tale—and every adult who has loved it forever.