186: Santa Was A Cult Leader

Ho! Ho! Ho! This week on Cult Liter we’re talking about Mnason Huntsman, well that was one of his names, and how the Santa-esque muse kept the Christ in Christmas. A truly bizarre tale from beginning to end, and a face you won’t forget. You better watch out…you better not cry…you better not pout…I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is startinnnnnng a cult.  Write me: [email protected] Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcast Check out my new show OBITCHUARY wherever you’re listening now!  Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/spencer to save 10% on your first month! Hello Fresh: Visit hellofresh.com/cultliter14 for up to 14 free meals + 3 free gifts!   Sources:  https://www.coca-colacompany.com/au/news/definitive-history-of-santa-claus https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2021/12/santa-insanity-how-self-proclaimed.html https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2266951.The_Quest_for_Utopia_in_Twentieth_Century_America https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/a-pictorial-history-of-santa-claus http://www.lone-star.net/mall/main-areas/Night_B_Xmas.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/20318752/?terms=angel%20dancers%20put%20in%20jail&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/504957801/?terms=Mnason%20Hunstman&match=1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.