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    Episode 91 - The pagan winter customs that shaped Christmas

    Episode 91 - The pagan winter customs that shaped Christmas

    FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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    Episode 91 - The pagan winter customs that shaped Christmas

    FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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    Length:
    32 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 24, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    This week we’re joined by English Heritage Trustee Professor Ronald Hutton to discuss the pagan winter customs behind the Christmas traditions we take for granted today. Discover the ancient origins of winter feasting, Christmas carols, present giving, kissing under the mistletoe and more!
    To read about the history of Christmas, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-christmas
    Released:
    Dec 24, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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