EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 9 MIN
In Search of Santa Claus: Myths, Markets, and Meaning in Alsace
from Thoughtful Wanderers: Stories from Passport Perspectives Abroad · host Passport Perspectives Abroad
In this installment of our Global Field Seminar series, Rob traces the tangled history of Santa Claus through the myths, markets, and meaning of Alsace. From the sacred roots of St. Nicholas to the mischievous companions of European folklore, this episode explores how cultures shaped the Santa we know today—and why Strasbourg, the Capital of Christmas, is the setting for our Passport Perspectives Abroad, In Search of Santa Claus: Myths, Markets, and Meaning in Alsace global field seminar.www.passportperspectivesabroad.com
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In this installment of our Global Field Seminar series, Rob traces the tangled history of Santa Claus through the myths, markets, and meaning of Alsace. From the sacred roots of St. Nicholas to the mischievous companions of European folklore, this episode explores how cultures shaped the Santa we know today—and why Strasbourg, the Capital of Christmas, is the setting for our Passport Perspectives Abroad, In Search of Santa Claus: Myths, Markets, and Meaning in Alsace global field seminar.www.passportperspectivesabroad.com
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