THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Holidays fill a human need for celebration, for remembrance, and for tradition. A part of that tradition is captured in the stories we hear, over and over, as we celebrate the days that give shape to our year. Perhaps the most well know Christmas story, THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is given a fresh reading by Anthony Edwards. Opening with magical music and a hushed air of expectancy, the narration builds as St. Nick's voice resounds in the sky overhead. A swell of music and the gentle tapping of hooves on the roof precede the jolly old elf's arrival. Awe and humor, in equal measure, underlie the narration, which ends in a musical crescendo with jingle bell accompaniment. T.B. © AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/JAN 00]