when was night before christmas written

Night Before Christmas, also known as The Night Before Christmas and A Visit From St. Nicholas, is a narrative poem that is widely regarded as the first depiction of Santa Claus in popular culture. It was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823, and its use of the name "Santa Claus" helped to make it the popular name for the jolly bearded man who brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The poem's imagery, such as the reindeer and sleigh, has also been influential in shaping the modern-day Christmas traditions that we know today.