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As the year comes to a close, Aaron returns to a childhood memory sparked by The Polar Express—a quiet library, falling snow, and a sound he still can’t explain. What begins as a story about believing in Santa becomes something larger: a reflection on why belief itself is real, necessary, and enduring. Through a timeless response to an 8-year-old’s question published in The New York Sun, this episode explores why the most important things in life may exist beyond what we can see.
“Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus”
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📱Try not to doom scroll, but if you do, at least scroll through Aaron’s micro shorts called 7MS Haikus.
📻 If you like 7MS, make sure you follow Night Stories LIVE! — Aaron’s late-night storytelling show where he shares new stories and talks with special guests in real time. Streamed Thursday at 9:30PM EST on YouTube.
📬 Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter! It only goes out 4–6 times a year — short, sweet, and packed with value. Get exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes stories, and invites to special remote events, delivered straight to your inbox.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Artist in Residence: Pete Whitehead
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring & Story Sounds Media LLC
Special Thanks:
Rob Montague Jr
Kyle McCarthy
Dania Khalife
By Aaron Calafato5
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As the year comes to a close, Aaron returns to a childhood memory sparked by The Polar Express—a quiet library, falling snow, and a sound he still can’t explain. What begins as a story about believing in Santa becomes something larger: a reflection on why belief itself is real, necessary, and enduring. Through a timeless response to an 8-year-old’s question published in The New York Sun, this episode explores why the most important things in life may exist beyond what we can see.
“Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus”
Music
📱Try not to doom scroll, but if you do, at least scroll through Aaron’s micro shorts called 7MS Haikus.
📻 If you like 7MS, make sure you follow Night Stories LIVE! — Aaron’s late-night storytelling show where he shares new stories and talks with special guests in real time. Streamed Thursday at 9:30PM EST on YouTube.
📬 Join the 7 Minute Stories Newsletter! It only goes out 4–6 times a year — short, sweet, and packed with value. Get exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes stories, and invites to special remote events, delivered straight to your inbox.
Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato
Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt
Additional vocals: Cori Calafato
Artist in Residence: Pete Whitehead
Original Theme Music: thomas j. duke
Additional Soundscape Design: Isaac Gehring & Story Sounds Media LLC
Special Thanks:
Rob Montague Jr
Kyle McCarthy
Dania Khalife

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