Episode 17 - Christmas Special - The Origin and Evolution of Santa Claus – a Xmas Tale

Merry Christmas 2023 everyone …..Welcome back to the Truth disciples for our Xmas Special ‘The Origin and Evolution of Santa Claus – a Xmas Tale’. Now the title of the episode will give you a hint to it’s content but Santa is only a fraction of the story we are going to be telling here. It goes deep it gets dark and its going to tread ground that most people never even considered. Yes dear listeners, Xmas might not be what you thought it was!!! As we step into another festive period we will quite happily once again buy into out of proportion consumerism and materialism, if you’ll pardon the pun. As 80’s kids brothers Luke and Paul were brought up in simpler times where Christmas had a very different feel than what we see today. Yes it was commercialised then and yes we got gifts, but it has descended over the decades into something more sinister imo to a period of high stress, debt, misery and dread for an ever increasing number of families struggling to stay afloat in todays financial hell. Speaking of hell…… we’re about to get right into the Christmas cheer.  But before we ask you to pick up your glasses of egg nog as you listen to our nonsense, we will put out this little disclaimer. This show is done in the name of entertainment so, we may leave gaps, we may say things some historians may argue against and we would be the first to admit it but, its unavoidable. Our historical data is so blurry, obscured and damaged in areas that it opens up the narrative to theories…. But isn’t that what makes these topics fun? We will be asking deep questions like "Who really is Santa?" "What is the connection between St.Nicholas and Old Nick?" "What hand did Coca Cola have in the creation of the modern day Santa?" "What's the connection between Santa and the demonic colour Green?" "Where do our most beloved of festive Xmas rituals come from like the Yule celebrations, Kissing under the Mistletoe and Xmas Carolling?" and lastly "Where did the date of the 25th December actually come from for Jesus's birthday?". We will answer these questions and many more along the way as we take a few diversions and sidetracks off the path as we delve into a wide range of related and not so related topics. I PERSONALLY BLAME IT ON THE EGG NOG!!! We hope you enjoy the show but more importantly have a blessed and special time with your family, friends and loved ones over Xmas and New Year. We send love and goodwill to all of you and your nearest and dearest at this most special of times. We appreciate all your support and look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year.... Who, knows there may even be a special movie analysis show before then with a smell of the Obama's in the plot line. Anyway, buckle up..... and enjoy the episode. HO HO HO lets go…. Santa who are you really? Will the real Unslim Shady please stand up? Please like, share and follow our Spotify Page. You can also find us on Instagram @the_truth_disciples If you would like to get in contact or you would like to appear as a guest, you can reach out to us at [email protected] Music in the Intro "Xmas in Hollis" is performed by RUN DMC Outro Track "Let's Unite The Whole World at Christmas Time" is performed by James Brown -