This is the story about a Christmas con artist pretending to be Santa Claus.

Brian Earl, the host of the Christmas Past podcast, joins me to tell a little-known true-crime holiday story.

Christmas Past

The seventh season of Christmas Past is out. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Brian shares the fascinating backstories behind our favorite holiday traditions.

Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Buy the Christmas Past book.

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