In episode 12, Dan Parrella breaks down the history of Christmas to Pedro Lima, explaining how Coca-Cola made Santa Claus as we know him, Macy’s versus Gimble’s caused Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Krampus, how December 25th was chosen as the day for the holiday, when gifts and trees were introduced as traditions, and much more!
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