 In New York City, December 1822, Dr. Clement Moore - a professor of world literature - begins writing a whimsical poem for his young children by penning the words " Twas the night before Christmas". Well versed in the lore of Old World culture, Moore crafts his poem into a mythical tale about a kind and generous gift-bearer that visits secretly in the night. It is while conceiving this poem, An Account of A Visit From St. Nicholas, that Moore first learns of the ancient legend of a gift-bearer from the Greco-Roman Era - one that he comes to believe may be the origin of all the similar myths throughout the world. What Moore finds, is a story that ironically would someday be lost to the lore he was about to create. He soon discovers the surprising tale of a mighty empire at the crossroads of history, an enigmatic emperor who would forever leave his mark on the world, and a selfless boy named Nicholas, who one day - in the face of unfathomable greed and persecution - would prove that not every hero swings a sword. It is the story of Christmas origins, the story of selflessness and sacrifice, yet, ultimately, it is about the power of storytelling and the hope it can bring. It is the now forgotten tale of a legendary saint named Nicholas... Nicholas of Myra.