Episode 72: Saturnalia, Yule, and the Christmas Heist

from Something Wicked · host Lori Potter

Before Christmas had nativity, it had candles, feasts, and chaos. In this episode, Lori and Tori explore Saturnalia, Yule, the Winter Solstice, and how the Catholic Church rebranded ancient Pagan traditions into Christmas. Witchy, historical, sarcastic, and warm-hearted, this episode untangles the real roots of the season - because the light has always belonged to everyone. Happy listening! Supercast: ⁠https://somethingwicked.supercast.com/⁠Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/something-wicked/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoUZ9E0oqklh7qvVprdsHNbpHO9mDDqftrMWOKmld8JzAX4BI7⁠Spotify link for Nocturne: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JH36pwH9KwngcIFkeGSyE?si=dD46JbWZSjmIDHm4CEisaQwebsite: ⁠ https://www.podpage.com/something-wicked/⁠facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/745031373149930⁠all music from: ⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/⁠

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