The great Santa conspiracy

from This Matters · host Toronto Star

For years, you may have heard the whispers about Santa Claus. Some say he's a big hoax, an inside job. When you look at the evidence, it may seem these skeptics have a point questioning the flying sleigh and magical reindeer. But then you start to consider just how many people would have to be in on this thing to keep it secret, and wonder why they would do that. Is it possible that behind Santa Claus there's a truth even bigger than the facts? This podcast is adapted from my 2017 column "Unearthing the truth about Santa." This episode was produced by Paolo Marques, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston and Edward Keenan. Star readers help the magic of Christmas reach children across the GTA with the Santa Claus Fund. You too can help create joyful Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. So, please, donate what you can. The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund GOAL: $1.5 million How to donate Online: To donate by Visa, Mastercard or Amex use our secure form at https://www.thestar.com/scf By cheque: Mail to The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, 8 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 By phone: Call 647-250-8282 Tax receipts will be issued. Follow us on social Instagram: @torontostarchildrenscharities Facebook: @thetorontostarchildrenscharities X: @TStarCharities LinkedIn: #StarSantaClausFund　

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