About this podcast
A dive into the characters, stories, traditions, food, and everything else surrounding the Christmas season all over the world. Each episode ends with a passage from The Lost Years of Santa Claus book, recounting stories that fill gaps in the Santa Claus mythos and answer questions about the man himself and his real story.
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- The 12 Dark Days: Karankoncolos, the Goblins of Christmastime
by e_xander on November 21, 2025Forget the usual holiday cheer and dive into the chilling world of Christmas folklore with the terrifying Karakoncolos (also known as Kallikantzaros). These […]
- Arctic Shaman Santa?! Meet Yamal Iri, The Grandfather of the End of the Worldby e_xander on November 14, 2025
Beyond Santa Claus and Ded Moroz, the real Arctic winter wizard is Yamal Iri, the “Grandfather of Yamal,” a localized Christmas figure from the […]
- Why We Dream of a White Christmas: From Dickens to Hollywoodby e_xander on November 7, 2025
Why do we picture Christmas under a blanket of snow—even in places it never falls? This episode traces the history of the White Christmas story from the […]
- The Greatest Gift: The Forgotten Story Behind It’s a Wonderful Lifeby e_xander on November 1, 2025
Season 6! Amazing, and it is thanks to all of you listeners and subscribers! Kicking off Christmas Podcast Day (Nov 1st), I’m joining with my fellow […]
- The History and Traditions of Epiphany – A Celebration of Kings, Stars, and Timeless Storiesby e_xander on January 6, 2025
What is Epiphany, and why does it hold such deep significance in holiday traditions around the world? In this episode, we uncover the rich history, cultural […]
- New Year’s Characters & Gift Givers! Let’s take a trip around the world!
by e_xander on January 1, 2025Did you know that Santa Claus isn’t the only gift-bringer during the holiday season? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of New Year’s gift […]
- Christmas Eve Traditions Around the World – Fantastic Festive Favoritesby e_xander on December 23, 2024
How is Christmas Eve celebrated across the globe? In this episode, we take you on a magical journey to explore Christmas Eve traditions from different cultures […]
- Christmas Decorating Competitions – History, Traditions, and Festive Rivalriesby e_xander on December 20, 2024
Who has the best holiday lights on the block? In this episode, we dive into the sparkling world of Christmas decorating competitions. From their humble […]
- Christmas in Argentina – Celebrations, Traditions, and Festive Feastsby e_xander on December 17, 2024
What does Christmas look like in the middle of summer? In this episode, we travel to Argentina to explore how this vibrant country celebrates the holiday […]
- What Makes a Christmas Movie? Debating the Rules and Defining the Classicsby e_xander on December 13, 2024
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What about Gremlins or The Nightmare Before Christmas? In this festive episode, we tackle the age-old debate: what is and […]
