Is Christmas a Midwinter Pagan Festival (Yule)?

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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
19:53 Support Angela’s Symposium

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