How and why does one decide to put on the red suit and become Santa Claus? This week on the Morning Call podcast, two jolly men describe their origin stories, some comical mishaps and some magic, too. Because 'tis the season.

The Morning Call Podcast is a production of The Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Lehigh Center for Clinical Research. Kayla Dwyer is the host and producer.

Music in this episode is by Lee Rosevere, Tristan Noon, Hermann Langschwert, Michael Roselieb and George Beck.