Interview — Dana Nachman on her new documentary, Dear Santa

Dana Nachman is the director / writer / producer of Dear Santa. This new documentary follows various people involved in the US Postal Service's century-old "Operation Santa" program, which helps get children's letters to Santa Claus answered.  Dear Santa is available on several major streaming platforms. Check this listing to see how you can watch it at home.  You can also watch this interview on YouTube! Mentioned in this episode My Dear Santa: A True Crime Christmas Caper: Christmas Past's six-part miniseries about John Gluck and the Santa Claus Association Backstory — Letters to Santa: a 2016 episode of Christmas Past, exploring the history behind this tradition The Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts Music in this episode O Little Town of Bethlehem — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist. Keep in touch christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram  

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Behind every Christmas tradition is a story, often a forgotten one. Every year as we put up a tree and pour the eggnog, we’re continuing generations-old narratives, while being mostly unaware of their starting chapters. Join Brian Earl to explore the fascinating stories behind the most wonderful time of the year. It's equal parts nerdy deep dive and warmhearted celebration. Think: NPR meets Clement Clarke Moore! Christmas Past is one of the longest running Christmas podcasts, soon entering its ninth season. Vanity Fair says: "With excellent production, engaging narration, and short, digestible running times, Christmas Past is perfect to put on while decorating your tree or preparing Christmas dinner."Brian's new book is out now from Lyons Press and Recorded books! Get your copy today, wherever books are sold. And remember...it makes a great gift!