Episode 270: Alexander John Shaia And The History Of Sant...

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Merry Christmas friends, and welcome to the last episode of 2023 AND the last episode of season 6 of the show. Today we're chatting with Alexander John Shaia about the history of Santa Claus. IMPORTANT NOTE: this episode is not for young ears as we talk about some sensitive topics revolving around Santa Claus and the myths surrounding his story. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: ALEXANDER JOHN SHAIA: https://www.quadratos.org WHEN SANTA WAS A SHAMAN (book I mentioned at the beginning): https://www.amazon.com/When-Santa-Was-Shaman-Christmas/dp/156718765X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SOWB8EVZ011X&keywords=when+santa+was+a+shaman&qid=1701747027&sprefix=when+santa+was+a+shaman%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-1 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.whatifproject.net/support SPECIAL MUSIC: Jordin Sparks (Artist) / Angels We Have Heard on High (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

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