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Episode 30: Pagan Christmas Special

33 min • 27 december 2021

Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how ancient Romans, Celtics, Norse, Aztecs (and more) influenced the history of Christmas!

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