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Episode 91 - The pagan winter customs that shaped Christmas

32 min•24 december 2020

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

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