Who is Santa Claus?

In this episode I discuss the history behind St Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Santa Claus. I briefly discuss the backstory behind these gift-giving, holiday personas. Lastly, I read part of the introduction to The Lost Years of Santa Claus, a book of Santa's lost tales that recounts important stories and fills in gaps within Santa's history.


Links to things mentioned in the episode:
St Nicholas story of reviving children: link









Special thanks to:
The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - CC by 3.0
Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - CC by 3.0