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Sadly, not to Mark Twain's credit.
There are other such "counterpart" figures of punishment during Yule-Christmas, such as Krampus and Befana.
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/santa-s-horned-helper-fearsome-legend-krampus-christmas-punisher-004799
Turkey doesn't cause drowsiness.
Not clear on the distinction between these and gnomes in general.
This guy is kinda scary. And I can't find any mention of the urban legend about him hanging out in restaurants, hoping to use his signature move.