Jody Franklin wrote a great essay for MungBeing giving a historical overview of the relationship between Christmas, Santa Claus, Santarchy and Saturnalia:
On Santa Claus and Saturnalian Revival
“In which the author recounts his persistent and irrational childhood belief in Santa Claus, and rediscovers in adulthood the magic of Christmas in Santarchy.”
very nice site.
But it is that time of year… ho ho ho!
Hard to believe Christmas is already around the corner!