Uncovering the Ancient Origins of Christmas
Explore the ancient pagan roots of Christmas traditions and the symbolism of light during the winter season.
00:00:00 Discover the pagan origins of Christmas traditions like decking the halls with evergreens and the connection between Santa Claus and Odin.
🎄 Christmas traditions like decking the halls with evergreens have pagan origins in Northern Europe.
🎅 Santa Claus is not the only winter spirit, as the Italian witch La Befana and Odin from Northern Europe also played a role in gift-giving traditions.
🌞 The choice of December 25th as the celebration of Jesus's birth aligns with the winter solstice celebrations of other sun deities.
00:01:04 Discover the ancient origins of Christmas and the significance of light during the winter season.
🎄 The Pagan Origins Of Christmas
❄️ In winter, people seek light and celebrations
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