The Sleepy History of Santa Claus

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: crackling fire, sleigh bells 🔥🛷🔔 Includes mentions of: Food, Magic, Flying, Nostalgia, Children, Christmas, Winter, History, Gratitude, Fantastical Creatures, Animals, Religious Traditions, Military History, US History, Literature & Literary History, Family. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll uncover the details of how Santa Claus became the recognizable superstar of Christmas who transcends nationalities and religions in the modern world. 😴 NEW PODCAST: Sleepy History 🏛️ 'Sleepy History' features exclusive, calming stories from all areas of history, and the same great production you've come to love on Get Sleepy and our other shows. Follow the links below to listen, or just search for 'Sleepy History' in your favourite podcast player: - Sleepy History on Spotify - Sleepy History on Apple Podcasts - Sleepy History on Amazon Music - Sleepy History on Pocketcasts GIFT A SUBSCRIPTION THIS FESTIVE SEASON 🎁 Send someone special the gift of good sleep, with ad-free access to our entire catalogue, including hundreds of bonus episodes you can't hear anywhere else: slumberstudios.com/gift. Our Sponsors Check out the great products and deals from Get Sleepy sponsors: getsleepy.com/sponsors/ Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here:Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices