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Legendary Women of Christmas

More Than A Muse

English - December 20, 2021 15:36 - 44 minutes - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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You've heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of the witchy women associated with Christmas legends throughout the rest of the world? In this special holiday episode, Stauney and Sadie dissect 10 different Christmas-leading ladies of Legend, from Santa Lucia to Mrs. Santa Claus. They cover multiple different countries and their legendary Christmas tales, the scare tactics used by parents for centuries to have well-behaved children, and the traditions that have helped shape our modern-day holiday season. 
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You've heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of the witchy women associated with Christmas legends throughout the rest of the world? In this special holiday episode, Stauney and Sadie dissect 10 different Christmas-leading ladies of Legend, from Santa Lucia to Mrs. Santa Claus. They cover multiple different countries and their legendary Christmas tales, the scare tactics used by parents for centuries to have well-behaved children, and the traditions that have helped shape our modern-day holiday season. 

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