Day 12: The Final Day

This is the final day of the Trial of Santa Claus. Over the past 12 days, the prosecution and the defence have presented their evidence for and against Christmas traditions, films and songs - and now it is time for you to decide whether Santa Claus is innocent or guilty.

Before you cast your final vote, the prosecution and the defence present their closing statements.

Kelly Crichton argues that Father Christmas is a "negligent father" and Saint Nick is "no saint", whilst Dan McLaughlin delivers his evidence in poetic form, praising the Christmas spirit that Santa brings to billions of children across the world.

After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.

The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.

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Merry Christmas!

Music used in The Trial of Santa Claus podcast:

'Christmas Village' by Aaron Kenny

'Carol of the Bells' by Autonautix

'Joy to the World' by E's Jammy Jams

'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' by Kevin MacLeod

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