Who narrates Twas the Night Before Christmas?
George Gobel
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974 TV special)
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas | |
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Narrated by | George Gobel (main story) Joel Grey (poem sequence) |
Theme music composer | Maury Laws |
Country of origin | United States Japan |
Original language | English |
What is the last line in The Night Before Christmas?
Let’s circle back to the poem’s last line: “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” This is the first time I’ve really felt, in my heart and in my bones, those “all”s. This is a Night Before Christmas for everyone, for every child, everywhere.
Is Santa an elf?
“Santa employs elves, but is not one himself. Elves are small; he is big. (But has enough magic about him to fit down chimneys despite his BMI of 30 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes caused by being sponsored for a century by Coca-Cola).”
What do British kids leave Santa?
British diplomat Andrew Overton notes that “British children will often leave out a mince pie and a nip of sherry to brace Father Christmas for the chill.” In Ireland, things get jollier with a pint of Guinness (and that splash of whiskey that Mrs. Claus has ready when Santa gets home).
What do Chinese kids leave out for Santa?
China. Santa is known as Sheng dan lao ren – Old Christmas Man. On Christmas Eve, which the Chinese call Peaceful Evening, no food or drink is left. Instead, people exchange apples – chosen because the Mandarin word for apple and peace rhyme.
What species is Santa?
Santa Claus | |
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Species | Either Human or Elf (more commonly portrayed as the former) Mutant (Marvel Comics) |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | December 25th 1 AD (first Christmas) 15 March 270 AD (Nikolaos of Myra) Early 14th century (Santa Claus: The Movie) |
Affiliation | Elves and flying reindeer |
What do they call Santa in South Africa?
Sinterklaas
Santa goes by a few names in South Africa, including Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) and Kersvader (Father Christmas) for those who speak Afrikaans.