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Author Richard Hope Tells the Tale of Santa Claus on LV Discourse

From left to right: Author Richard Hope and Host John Pearce

'Tis the season, and Santa Claus was this show's topic. Guest Richard Hope discussed his book, Santa Claus: Guidebook for Grownups.
Hope and host John Pearce traced the very beginnings of this fascinating character, who started as St. Nicholas 1,700 years ago. The saint's popularity soared in medieval Europe, through modern Europe, and eventually to the U.S. This tradition makes a fascinating story.

(Original air-date: 11/23/17)