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
