With visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, Noah, Lorali, and Shelby Clark listen intently as their mother, Jill, reads the classic poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore. Hopefully, the children will be able to settle down for "a long winter's nap" on December 24 in preparation for a visit from the jolliest of elves. (Photograph courtesy of Judy Jordan and Koehler Galleries.)