Clement Clarke Moore , (1779-1863), was a professor at New York City's General Theological Seminary (built on land donated by his father) who, in an 1836 reprint of A Visit From St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas ), was first credited as the author of the poem, and later included it in an anthology of his work. Lindsay Dale-Scott studied graphic design and illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design. She earned an award for her advertising campaign for the sloth sanctuary of Costa Rica and gained national recognition with the American Advertising Awards. She lives with her family in Cleveland, Ohio.