Get ready to indulge in a beloved Christmas tradition as the hallowed verses of “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, more commonly known as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”, grace radio wavelengths around the globe. Tonight, a special reading of this timeless masterpiece will be broadcasted, beckoning listeners to gather ’round, stoke the warm embers of nostalgia, and welcome in the holiday spirit.
Unfurling during the 5 O’Clock News Hour, this event promises to whisk listeners far and wide back to the magic of Christmas Eve, 1823, when the poem was first published. Credit for its creation was later given to Clement Clarke Moore, and since then, it has grown into one of the world’s most universally read accounts of Santa Claus.
Regardless of whether you’re tuning in from 1400 AM, 93.3 FM, 95.1 FM, or elsewhere on the globe, you’re invited to partake in this extraordinary celebration of storytelling. This event represents more than just a reading; it’s a shared global experience, reminding us of the power of tradition and the enduring allure of a well-spun tale.
So, as the clock strikes five, we invite you to sit back, relax, and allow the familiar verses to transport you back to simpler times. From all of us at your global broadcast stations, we wish you a merry and bright Christmas Eve, filled with joy, warmth, and the enchanting spirit of storytelling.
