Twas the Night Before Kickoff (US football)

Santa Scores a Touchdown in This Holiday Football Adventure!

What happens when a big storm keeps a football-loving family from attending the Christmas Day game? Santa steps in to save the day—with the most magical, action-packed football game ever played… right in their own home!

’Twas the Night Before Kickoff (Football) is a festive and hilarious twist on the holiday classic, packed with touchdowns, tackles, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer. Santa trades his sleigh for shoulder pads as he brings the gridiron to life, proving he’s not just the MVP of Christmas—he’s the ultimate football star, too.

✔ Perfect for football fans of all ages
✔ Filled with festive fun, epic plays, and holiday magic
✔ A must-have read for game day AND Christmas Eve

This story is the perfect way to combine the excitement of football season with the wonder of the holidays. Whether you’re tailgating or trimming the tree, Santa’s big game will have you cheering until the final whistle!

About the ’Twas the Night Before series:
The ’Twas the Night Before series from Taffy Tales began with the beloved holiday classic The Night Before Christmas—and then grew to include seasonal stories, sports, and more! From hockey rinks to soccer fields to spooky Halloween nights, every book brings a new twist to the timeless rhyme. Taffy Tales creates best-selling children’s titles that families read, love, and remember year after year.

Harry Caminelli is the Canadian author of 'Twas the Night Before Puck Drop and several other titles in the series.