This podcast episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of Thanksgiving and Santa Claus, revealing the intertwining of cultural traditions that have shaped these iconic holidays in America. From the Pilgrims' first celebration and the lobbying for Thanksgiving's establishment as a national holiday to the transformative impact of Clement Clarke Moore's poem on the Santa Claus figure, listeners gain insight into how diverse influences and local customs have melded to create the holiday traditions we know today, while also addressing common misconceptions.
