4 chapters across the catalog
Santa's Husband, LGBTQ Christmas Literature
The authors of the book *Santa's Husband* discuss their inspiration, which began as a joke on Twitter following the Mall of America's hiring of a Black Santa Claus. The book depicts Santa as a Black gay man married to a white husband. The hosts discuss the erasure of Mrs. Claus in this new narrative and the public's reaction to the cultural shift.
A controversy arose when the podcast used artwork for episode 992 that was incorrectly credited to "Comic Strip Blogger." The original illustrator of the book *Santa's Husband* contacted the show to claim ownership. The hosts discussed the difficulty of verifying original art versus parodies and the importance of using public domain or original contributions.
Santa's Husband Children's Book, Mall of America Black Santa
A new children's book titled "Santa's Husband" by Daniel Kibblesmith features a gay, interracial couple where Santa is black and his husband is white. The book was inspired by the 2016 controversy surrounding the Mall of America hiring its first black Santa Claus. The narrative replaces the traditional Mrs. Claus figure, sparking discussion on the transformation of holiday traditions.
The hosts discuss the media's double standard regarding leggings, noting that while women are defended for wearing them, men are often mocked for the same choice. They also mention a new children's book titled *Santa's Husband*, which features a black Santa Claus and his white husband living at the North Pole.
