The Trial of Santa Claus

This is the final day of the Trial of Santa Claus. Over the past 12 days, the prosecution and the defence have presented their evidence for and against Christmas traditions, films and songs - and now it is time for you to decide whether Santa Claus is innocent or guilty. Before you cast your final vote, the prosecution and the defence present their closing statements. Kelly Crichton argues that Father Christmas is a "negligent father" and Saint Nick is "no saint", whilst Dan McLaughlin delivers his evidence in poetic form, praising the Christmas spirit that Santa brings to billions of children across the world. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! Music used in The Trial of Santa Claus podcast: 'Christmas Village' by Aaron Kenny 'Carol of the Bells' by Autonautix 'Joy to the World' by E's Jammy Jams 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' by Kevin MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the penultimate episode of The Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that puts Saint Nick in the dock, charged with the crime of Christmas. In today's court proceedings, the prosecution and defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - present the evidence FOR and AGAINST the traditional Christmas dinner. Will you be plating up turkey and all the trimmings on the big day? Or would rather stuff the stuffing up your - erm - chimney? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Nativity the Greatest Story Ever Told? Or should we pull down the curtain at last for these cringeworthy school productions? The Trial of Santa Claus is now in its tenth day, and we are inviting you - our listeners - to decide the fate of Saint Nick. As our appointed members of the jury, you will hear evidence from our prosecution and defence - and you will be able to cast your vote. The prosecution - led by Matt Millard - argues that there is no room at the inn for the Nativity anymore, calling for a Silent Night at long last. Whilst the defence - led by Dan McLaughlin - believes that the Little Donkey should keep on plodding onward with its precious load. After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome you once again to the trial of the century: yes, Santa Claus is in the dock, and the prosecution and defence will present the evidence for and against the imprisonment of Saint Nick - and the cancellation of Christmas. So far, we have argued the case for and against Christmas trees, shopping, pantomimes, cracker jokes, and more - and on this day in our Christmas court, you - the jury - will be asked to deliberate on the race for Christmas Number One. Do you really think that they are the top of the pops? Or should they be relegated to the bargain bin for the rest of time? After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence. And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Trial of Santa Claus - the Christmas podcast that has appointed you as a member of our jury. Over 12 days in our Christmas court, you will decide whether our chimneys should be blocked this year, or if we should unclamp Rudolf and let the sleigh ride high once again?In today's court proceedings, the prosecution and the defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - will ask whether it should be 'Oh Yes It Is!' or 'Oh No It Isn't!' to pantomimes. Is there nothing like dame, or should we put the British theatre tradition behind us?After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Day 7 of the Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that charges Saint Nick with the crime of Christmas, and appoints you as the members of the jury. Should Father Christmas get used to porridge over mince pies? It's your call.In today’s court proceedings, the prosecution and the defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - present the evidence for and against that 80s classic: Last Christmas by Wham! Will you be playing Last Christmas this Christmas, or do you hope to be the ultimate victor of Whamaggedon?After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are halfway through The Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that puts Christmas in court.You, our listeners, have received your summons, and have been appointed members of our jury, as you decide whether Christmas should be cancelled or saved. Today, the action is moving from the North Pole to Buckingham Palace, as the prosecution and defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - debate the Queen’s Christmas Speech.Should the Royal Christmas Message be knocked off its throne in our TV schedules? Or is Queen Elizabeth II's address to the nation really the crown jewels of our festive programming?After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is the fifth day of The Trial of Santa Claus, and the attention of the prosecution and the defence turns to Die Hard.Is the Bruce Willis action classic really a Christmas film, or should it take a plummet from Nakatomi Plaza? The defence, led by Dan McLaughlin, is in the Yippee-ki-yay camp, whilst the prosecution, led by Matt Millard, argues that it should have been left on the cutting room floor.After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcastsMerry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trial of Santa Claus has reached its fourth day, and the fate of Christmas is in the hands of our members of the jury. Should Santa Claus get used to porridge over mince pies? You decide!Christmas shopping is under scrutiny from our prosecution and defence. Dan McLaughlin, our resident festive fanatic, will present the evidence in favour of Christmas shopping, arguing that it provides a welcome boost to our struggling businesses.Meanwhile, our prosecution, led by Kelly Crichton, believes that wrapping should take the rap and Santa should be shopped due to the stress of Christmas shopping.After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcastsMerry Christmas!(Image: Manchester Evening News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Trial of Santa Claus, the podcast from Laudable that puts Christmas on trial. Whilst it may not be a laughing matter for Saint Nick, today's court proceedings will look at the evidence for and against Christmas cracker jokes.The prosecution led by Kelly Crichton pulls apart the so-called "jokes", arguing that the very last thing crackers will do is crack you up. And the defence, led by Daniel J. McLaughlin, will argue that we all need a laugh at Christmas - and the rubbish cracker jokes are actually meant to be bad, saying it's all part of the fun.Members of the jury - that's you! - will be asked whether Papa Noel should continue to crack dad jokes from his crackers - or if Father Christmas should lose custody of the kids. You can vote on our Twitter page @LaudablePods. www.twitter.com/LaudablePodsThe Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.You can listen to more podcasts from Laudable here: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts(Image: Moment RF) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trial of Santa Claus resumes, and on the second day of our Christmas court, we are asking you - our appointed members of the jury - whether you love putting up your Christmas tree, or if you think it is a load of old baubles!The defence, led by Dan McLaughlin, will present the evidence in favour of O Tannenbaum, saying it is NEVER too early to put up your Christmas tree. In fact, you may not be putting up your decorations early enough!And the prosecution, led by Kelly Crichton, will tell you where to stick your tree - and we most certainly don’t mean with a fairy on top. She will probably deck you at the first sign of tinsel and fairy lights!Once you listen to the court's deliberations, you can decide on the outcome of today's proceedings in the Christmas court by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods. www.twitter.com/LaudablePodsThe Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.Check out the other podcasts from Laudable: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts(Image: Manchester Evening News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Court is now in session, and the trial of the century has begun. Santa Claus is in the dock charged with the crime of Christmas, and you have been appointed as our members of the jury to deliberate on the evidence. Should Christmas be cancelled or saved? It's your choice. On the first day in our Christmas court, the prosecution and defence will present their opening statements, defending the honour of the holidays - or arguing that the Christmas lights should go out for the last time. The defence, led by Daniel J. McLaughlin, puts the case forward that Christmas encourages kindness, generosity, charity, and love. Whilst the prosecution, led by Matt Millard, argues that the festive celebrations actually threaten the planet. Listen to the court proceedings and vote in our festival poll, by visiting our Twitter page @LaudablePods. www.twitter.com/LaudablePods And come back tomorrow as The Trial of Santa Claus presents the evidence for and against a Christmas tradition, film or song. The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Listen to more podcasts from Laudable: https://linktr.ee/laudable_podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the trial of the century! Christmas is in court, and Santa Claus is in the dock.You are invited to become members of the jury as the defence and prosecution put the case forward to either cancel or save Christmas. Over 12 days in December, the defence - led by Dan McLaughlin - and the prosecution - led by Kelly Crichton and Matt Millard - will present the evidence for the pros and cons of a Christmas tradition, carol/song, or a festive film. From Mariah’s warbling to mulled wine, Christmas shopping to whether Die Hard is actually a festive flick, you will decide the outcome of each day in our Christmas court. If you agree with the defence, Santa’s salvation edges nearer; or if you agree with the prosecution, Saint Nick is closer to the nick.By the end of the 12 days, ‘The Trial of Santa Claus’ will determine Father Christmas’ guilt or innocence - and whether he can ride his sleigh with his reindeer ahead of the big day itself.The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin. Merry Christmas - or Bah Humbug? You decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices