Movie · 1951
Is The Night Before Christmas based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Night Before Christmas is based on the book Christmas Eve by Nikolai Gogol.
The movie was released in 1951.
The book behind The Night Before Christmas
Christmas Eve
by Nikolai Gogol · Christmas fiction
First story in the second volume of the collection Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol.
Other adaptations of Christmas Eve
- A Night Before Christmas (film, 1961)
Common questions
Is The Night Before Christmas based on a book?
Yes. The Night Before Christmas is based on the book Christmas Eve by Nikolai Gogol.
Who wrote the book The Night Before Christmas is based on?
Christmas Eve was written by Nikolai Gogol.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Christmas Eve before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Nikolai Gogol's books
- Viy (film, 1967)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1962)
- Taras Bulba (film, 2009)
- Viy (film, 2014)
- Taras Bulba (film, 1909)
- Dead Souls (film, 1909)