How One Man Became Santa in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina

Dec 26, 2025
9 mins

Episode Description

On this episode of Our American Stories, in the chaotic weeks following Hurricane Katrina, John Rogers never planned to become Santa; he simply found himself in a position to help and chose to act. What followed was an unexpected Christmas for children who had lost their homes, their routines, and nearly everything familiar.

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