Dec. 16, 2020

S1: E12 Pagan Origins of Christmas

S1: E12 Pagan Origins of Christmas

In this episode, we'll delve into the origins of Christmas and other winter holidays as well as where the Yuletide symbols we see during this time come from.

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My dad wrote the lyrics to my theme song, and we sing it together at the beginning.
Thanks to my husband for his contributions.

Original Broadcast: 12.16.20

Resources for December 2020's Episodes--

Yule: A Celebration of Light & Warmth by Dorothy Morrison

https://fellowshipandfairydust.com/2018/11/26/the-battle-of-the-oak-and-holly-kings/

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/ancient-medieval/christianity/a/roman-culture

https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/blog/sunwait/MQdW_bnETku7ZYXvwbXPkbd6pJnovnmgbEZ

https://templeofathena.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/io-saturnalia-a-ritual/

http://www.heathenhof.com/continuing-vantljusstaken-light-anticipation-candlesticks/

https://www.learnreligions.com/about-yule-rituals-2562970

https://www.sunset.com/lifestyle/wellness/winter-solstice-rituals-nature

https://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/ten-ways-to-celebrate-yule

Little Bear’s Winter Solstice https://vimeo.com/115095512

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