In 1823, the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas appeared in a po

em 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, ăn America professor, became popular in the USA. Santa Claus is based on the description of Saint Nicholas in the poem.

1. When did the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas appear in the poem?

2. Did the poem become popular in the USA?