In 1823, the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem called A visit from Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem was a fat jolly man who wore a red suit and gave children presents on Christmas Eve. The poem, which was written by Clement Clark moore, an American professor, became popular in the USA. Santa Claus is based on the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem.
1. Who wrote the poem A visit from Saint Nicholas?
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2. Is Santa Claus based on the description of Saint Nicholas in the poem?
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3. What does a fat jolly man who wore a red suit do on Christmas Eve?
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4. Did the poem become popular in the USA?
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