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Santa Claus as Capitalist Father Figure in American Culture
Temple University researchers Stevan Davies and David Wood study Santa Claus as a complex cultural landmark blending religion and commerce. They describe Santa as a capitalist father-producer and surrogate god figure guiding the holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas, linking sacred rites with secular retail.
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Stevan Davies
Temple University
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David Wood
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