186: Santa Was A Cult Leader

Cult Liter with Spencer Henry

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.
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