Are you looking for a cute Christmas craft for kids? Keep scrolling to learn how to make this printable Twas the Night Before Christmas craft!
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Looking for a fun Christmas activity to do with your kids? We created this printable Twas the Night Before Christmas craft for families to make while they read the story.
This is a 5-page activity set that is fun for preschoolers and elementary-age students. Kids will have fun decorating a chimney and customizing it with their own family’s names. Plus, they’ll get their own copy of this iconic poem.
We know how much you love reading your favorite holiday stories with your kids during December, so we wanted to create something special just for you!
Our team has put together an adorable printable craft that lets kids decorate a chimney using stickers and markers (or crayons). They can even add their family name or initials on top in big letters – what could be more festive than that?
It’s perfect so that kids would say not a word as they are occupied doing this craft, while parents enjoy some quiet time by reading one of our favorite holiday stories aloud together as a family before bedtime each night.
The best part is that once they’re done, they can take them home and hang them on their bedroom walls or stick them on the fridge.
This craft encourages parents and children to enjoy a happy Christmas together by doing this free Twas the Night Before Christmas craft.
Twas the Night Before Christmas FAQs
This classic Christmas poem was originally called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” and was published in The Sentinel in New York on December 23, 1923. The author was kept a secret until Clement Clarke Moore finally accepted credit in 1837. It’s said that he created his vision of Santa Claus on both St. Nicholas as well as his local handyman who operated the sleigh he took home.
While the poem is from a father’s point of view, the main character is Santa Claus (or jolly old Saint Nick).
It is said that Clement Clarke Moore came up with the poem on his way home from picking up a turkey to give to the poor. He shared the poem with his 6 kids. Being a man of literature, he was really familiar with stories of Saint Nicholas and German Christmas traditions.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Coloring Sheet
If you have younger kids who might not be ready for the full craft, this free printable Christmas coloring sheet might be perfect! It’s great to have them work on this while you help older kids with the other craft. Or it can keep them busy before dinner.
Simply click the button below to download the PDF file, and you’re ready to go.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem
Kids will love having their own copy of this famous classic poem. And elementary kids can practice reading it aloud to the entire family.
Click and download the PDF file below, and follow the instructions on how to make this Christmas printable craft. It also has the full text of “A Visit From St. Nicholas.”
Twas the Night Before Christmas Craft Tutorial
Materials:
- 2 craft sheets printed on cardstock paper
- Small, sharp scissors
- Gluestick
- Adult hands to help little hands
How to Make This Printable Twas the Night Before Christmas Craft
Step 1:
Use scissors to cut two slits in the fireplace image along the black dotted lines. Younger kids might need a grown-up to poke a hole with their scissors.
Step 2:
On the next sheet, cut out the long rectangle with Santa along the dotted line. This is the strip of paper that will help Santa move down the chimney.
Step 3:
Next, cut out the stockings. Decide what names you will use for your fireplace. Label each stocking. You may have extra stockings. If you need more, simply print another sheet. Kids can use family names, ones from a movie, or create their own names.
Step 4:
Glue each stocking along the mantle, as desired. Kids can be creative where they place them.
Step 5:
Finally, thread the beige-colored rectangle down through the top slit above the wreath and back up through the slit in the fireplace. Santa can now come down (and up) the chimney. It’s almost like magic!
Step 6:
Have fun retelling the story of Old St. Nick coming down the fireplace on Christmas Eve.
Clement Clarke Moore Twas the Night Before Christmas
Aside from making this craft, you can gather the kids around and read this classic poem to the kids.
Originally called A Visit from St. Nicholas, Clement Clarke Moore’s poem has become a beloved tradition and story to most families. You can check out the full text from The Poetry Foundation here.
Christmas Craft for Kids Wrap-Up
I hope this gets added to your Christmas traditions! Keep scrolling for more kid-friendly crafts and DIYs.
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach the kids about Santa, check out our post on how to write a letter to Santa. You can also get crafty with these adorable reindeer ornaments that are perfect for grandparent gifts. We also have an awesome list of Christmas activities, including a free Christmas Countdown Printable!
These activities will surely make your holiday a fun-filled one! “Merry Christmas to all. And to all a good night!”
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How to Make a Twas the Night Before Christmas Craft
Learn how to make this adorable Christmas craft for kids where you can see Santa slip down the chimney!
Materials
- 2 craft sheets printed on cardstock paper
- Small, sharp scissors
- Gluestick
- Adult hands to help little hands
Instructions
- Use scissors to cut two slits in the fireplace image, along the black dotted lines.
- On the next sheet, cut out the long rectangle with Santa along the dotted line.
- Next, cut out the stockings. Decide what names you will use for your fireplace. Label each stocking. You may have extra stockings. If you need more, print another sheet.
- Glue each stocking along the mantle, as desired.
- Finally, thread the beige-colored rectangle down through the top slit above the wreath and back up through the slit in the fireplace. Santa can now come down (and up) the chimney.
- Have fun retelling the story of Old St. Nick coming down the fireplace on Christmas Eve