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Does Christmas originate from a Pagan Midwinter festival? This exploration has been a fascinating journey, and I can’t wait for you to join me in it!

In this video, I delve into:

– The historical transformation from Pagan Midwinter celebrations, like the Roman Saturnalia and Norse Yule, to the Christian Nativity.

– The role of the Winter Solstice in these ancient cultures.

– The intriguing choice of December 25th, a date deeply connected with Pagan solstice festivities, as the birthdate of Christ.

Spoiler alert: It’s not as straightforward as you might think! While there are undeniable connections between Christmas and pre-Christian Pagan festivals, the evolution of this beloved holiday is complex and multifaceted. The integration of Pagan elements, including aspects of Yule, into Christmas reveals a rich tapestry of influences that extend beyond a simple one-to-one transition from Paganism to Christianity.

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Hutton, R. 2001. The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain. Oxford University Press.

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00:00 Introduction Christmas or Yule origins

00:58 Support Angela’s Symposium

01:52 Collaboration with Let’s Talk Religion

02:19 The historical links between Xmas and Midwinter Festivals

05:31 When was the Roman winter solstice exactly?

06:44 The Saturnalia in Rome / Sol Invictus

07:18 Saturnalia replaced by Nativity Celebrations

08:15 Council of Tours Nativity to Epiphany a festival cycle

08:35 12 Days of Christmas established

09:52 British & Irish Paganism show no solar deities

10:41 Ireland has a 12 Day Xmas celebration

13:31 First use of the term Cristes Maessan or Christmas

13:57 The term Yule is introduced to Britain

14:53 Scandinavian Winter Celebrations

16:48 The Endurance of European Winter Festivals

18:13 Welsh Annual Midwinter Feasts

18:45 Evidence of the marking of pre-Christian Solstice and New Year

19:41 Happy Mid-Winter Festival

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Published on December 10, 2023