Storyline

Santa Claus is a global icon. But where did this friendly old man in a red suit who brings gifts for children actually come from? How could Santa become a central figure of our consumer society?

Released

2020-12-24
Revenue

n/a
Budget

n/a
Runtime

43mins
Genre

Documentary, History
Status

Released
Language
0
Production

French Connection Films, France Télévisions, DW

Crew

Julien Boustani

Director

Axel Clévenot

Writer

Keywords:

santa claus saint nicholas bishop nicholas bishop of myra patron saint of children christmas history

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