Episode 91 - The pagan winter customs that shaped Christmas

Published: Dec. 24, 2020, 6 a.m.

This week we\u2019re 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!\n\nTo read about the history of Christmas, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/christmas/the-history-of-christmas\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices