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Santa Claus first appeared in American history in the early 19th century, with significant popularization occurring through the 1820s and 1830s. The character was heavily influenced by the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas and was further shaped by the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," published in 1823, which introduced many elements of the modern Santa we know today. His image was solidified in the 1860s through illustrations by Thomas Nast, making him a prominent figure in American Christmas traditions.

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