This is the story about a Christmas con artist pretending to be Santa Claus.\nBrian Earl, the host of the Christmas Past podcast, joins me to tell a little-known true-crime holiday story.\n\nChristmas Past\nThe seventh season of Christmas Past is out. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Brian shares the fascinating backstories behind our favorite holiday traditions.\n\nLooking for a last-minute gift idea? Buy the Christmas Past book.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices