The Night Before Christmas

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Who wrote The Night Before Christmas?

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Clement C. Moore

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What does 'stirring' mean in the context of 'Not a creature was stirring'?

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moving

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What does 'obstacle' mean?

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difficulty

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What does ‘luster of midday’ mean?

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It was bright outside.

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Which line tells us Santa was a good worker?

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He spoke not a word but went straight to his work.

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What is the main theme of The Night Before Christmas?

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The joy and magic of Christmas Eve.

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What is a common image associated with Santa Claus?

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A jolly man in a red suit with a white beard.

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What does 'jolly' mean?

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Happy and cheerful.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'a round little belly that shook when he laughed'?

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It describes Santa's joyful and hearty laughter.

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What does 'creature' refer to in the poem?

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Any living being, often used to refer to animals.