Twas the Night Before Christmas

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What are Mama and Papa getting ready to do?

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Go to sleep.

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When does this story take place?

Back

Christmas Eve.

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The house was so still, not even this creature was stirring?

Back

Mouse.

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What are the children dreaming of?

Back

Sugar plums.

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What items are hung by the chimney?

Back

Stockings.

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What is the main theme of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas?

Back

The excitement and anticipation of Christmas.

Front

Who is the author of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'?

Back

Clement Clarke Moore.

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What does the phrase 'not a creature was stirring' mean?

Back

It means that everything was quiet and still.

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What do stockings symbolize in the story?

Back

They symbolize gifts and the spirit of giving.

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What is the significance of Christmas Eve in the story?

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It is the night before Christmas when children eagerly await Santa's arrival.