<p>Historian and author, Pamela McColl joins us to discuss the evolution of a character often overlooked in Christmas lore: Mrs. Claus.&nbsp;<br><br>From a magical figure of the fairy world to a strong, independent figure intertwined with women's suffrage in the 1800s you will learn new secrets about Santa's chosen partner (in love and life!).&nbsp;<br><br>Pamela also shares insights into how we can incorporate the spirit and values of Mrs. Claus into the modern holiday season.</p><p>01:05 The Inspiration Behind 'Wondrous Mrs. Claus'</p><p>01:53 The Evolution of Mrs. Claus</p><p>03:17 Mrs. Claus in Literature and Folklore</p><p>07:24 Mrs. Claus and the Suffrage Movement</p><p>10:39 The First Stage Appearance of Mrs. Claus</p><p>12:40 Modern Perceptions of Mrs. Claus</p><p>19:35 The Timeless Appeal of Santa and Mrs. Claus</p><p>21:44 Pamela McCall's New Books and Final Thoughts</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li><em>"Wondrous Mrs. Claus: A Literary and Pictorial Review of the Christmas Character"</em> by Pamela McColl: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-36107767">https://go.shopmy.us/p-36107767</a>&nbsp;</li><li><em>"What Would Mrs. Claus Do?: Where there is a Wish, there is Way" </em>by by Pamela McColl &amp; Lindsay Stewart: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-36107871">https://go.shopmy.us/p-36107871</a></li><li><em>"Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem" </em>by Pamela McColl: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-36108037">https://go.shopmy.us/p-36108037</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><em>Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? <br>Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: </em><a href="https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/"><em>https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/&nbsp; </em></a><em><br> <br></em><a href="https://smarthernews.com/weekend-digest/"><em>Get our FREE Weekend Digest!</em></a></p><p><a href="https://smarthernews.com/shop/"><em>Shop our gear!</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Instagram: </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/"><em>https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/&nbsp;</em></a></p><p><em>Website: </em><a href="https://smarthernews.com/"><em>https://smarthernews.com/&nbsp;</em></a></p><p><em>YouTube Channel: </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews"><em>https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews&nbsp;</em></a></p><p><br><br></p>