# 76: Festive Folklore Origins: The Legend of Santa Clause

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Podcast: [The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136)
Published: 2025-12-20T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast for this special most festive episode to celebrate Yule. In the final Solitary Witch episode of 2025, The Bell Witch Podcast host Swailes explores the pagan roots and folklore behind Christmas tradition of Santa Clause. Delving into Yule, the battle of the Holly and the Oak King, and the evolution of Santa Claus. This episode weaves together stories of ancient rituals, medieval revelry, and modern customs. With personal anecdotes and lively interjections from other speakers, the host highlights the enduring magic, balance, and communal spirit of the season, encouraging listeners to embrace both the history and wonder of Christmas and Yule in their own celebrations. Paganism is the reason for the season! Blessed Yule from me to you All my Love and Magic Swailes FGW x you can email Swailes on thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com Part of the Darkcast Network Podcast Pals- Mind Cake and Mountain Murders LINKS Research Sources https://wiccaacademy.com/the-holly-king-and-the-oak-king/ https://www.learnreligions.com/go-a-wassailing-for-yule-2562973 https://www.learnreligions.com/the-origins-of-santa-claus-2562993 https://haeretico.com/christmas-lord-of-misrule/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus Handy Green Man episode link- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KoBb1t2rAgiwZZyKHQpwG?si=De07LjhjQSqzsCxjIOsKLw #YULE #merrychristmas #folklore #wicca #festive #history #magic

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