Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Clause

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What is the main topic of the editorial written by Francis P. Church?

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The main topic is the existence of Santa Claus, addressed in the famous editorial 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.'

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In which year was the editorial 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' published?

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The editorial was published in 1897.

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Who wrote the editorial 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus'?

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The editorial was written by Francis P. Church.

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Which newspaper published the editorial 'Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus'?

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The New York Sun published the editorial.

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How many years after Virginia O'Hanlon's letter was the editorial published?

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The editorial was published 36 years after Virginia O'Hanlon's letter.

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What was Virginia O'Hanlon's age when she wrote the letter to the newspaper?

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Virginia O'Hanlon was 8 years old when she wrote the letter.

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What profession did Francis P. Church's father have?

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Francis P. Church's father was a Baptist minister.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus'?

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It signifies the belief in Santa Claus and the spirit of childhood wonder.

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What was the purpose of Virginia O'Hanlon's letter to the newspaper?

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The purpose was to ask if Santa Claus was real.

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What kind of response did Virginia O'Hanlon receive from Francis P. Church?

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She received a thoughtful and reassuring response affirming the existence of Santa Claus.