The First Santa & His Killer Wife

Creating Christmas by Civil Matador

Dec 2, 202200:19:46History

When we think about Santa is the original or is he the latest in a line of gift bringers...and if someone is responsible for the 'nice' list - who's responsible for the 'naughty' list. Looking back, we find the roots of...

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