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Alan Dein unwraps the oral history of Santa Claus. He's hearing the true stories of those who have donned the red and white costume, from war-torn Hungary to the icy wastes of Alaska. Alan finds out why some men see it as a "calling" to don the red suit and white beard and hears how they became Santa. Producers: Mark Burman and Paula McGinley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2009.
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