EPISODE · Dec 26, 2014 · 4 MIN
Santa Claus - The Truth Revealed
from Those Conspiracy Guys · host Gordon Rochford
PATREON ONLY - On this episode we cover the international man of mystery thatis St. Nick. The jolly omnipotent philanthropist whose annual watchdog/gift giving service is now firmly rooted in holiday traditions. We look at the life of the man himself and the path that led himto being a saint of the people and how that legacy still promotesfraternity and generosity today. And we'll discuss the origins of the Christmas holiday and thegenesis of it's myriad of traditions, rounding on the shaping andmisappropriating of Santa and Christmas throughout the 20th century. ____________________This episode of the podcast is available here https://www.patreon.com/posts/s01e14-santa-27472117 only through an exclusive RSS feed from Patreon. If you want to support the show and get this and all other episodes ad-free, exclusive and early access content; access and updates on live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord, watch video versions of the livestream podcast and documentaries; or even join in on live chats about current events; buy TCG merch or support the show on Patreon; all the links, info and instructions you can find by clicking this link http://www.linktr.ee/thoseconspiracyguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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PATREON ONLY - On this episode we cover the international man of mystery thatis St. Nick. The jolly omnipotent philanthropist whose annual watchdog/gift giving service is now firmly rooted in holiday traditions. We look at the life of the man himself and the path that led himto being a saint of the people and how that legacy still promotesfraternity and generosity today. And we'll discuss the origins of the Christmas holiday and thegenesis of it's myriad of traditions, rounding on the shaping andmisappropriating of Santa and Christmas throughout the 20th century. ____________________This episode of the podcast is available here https://www.patreon.com/posts/s01e14-santa-27472117 only through an exclusive RSS feed from Patreon. If you want to support the show and get this and all other episodes ad-free, exclusive and early access content; access and updates on live chats and private social media like Instagram and Discord and a whole load of other stuff click here http://bit.ly/TCG-PatreonIf you want to follow TCG on social platforms including the Discord, watch video versions of the livestream podcast and documentaries; or even join in on live chats about current events; buy TCG merch or support the show on Patreon; all the links, info and instructions you can find by clicking this link http://www.linktr.ee/thoseconspiracyguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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