Winter It Is Coming On
Episode 69 of the Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft podcast, hosted by Corinne Wieben, titled "Winter It Is Coming On" was published on December 5, 2025 and runs 24 minutes.
December 5, 2025 ·24m · Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
Summary
Picture masked figures appearing at your door on a dark winter's evening, their faces hidden behind soot and disguise, ready to perform ancient rituals of death and resurrection. This is mumming, a tradition stretching back centuries. From medieval Europe to its journey across the Atlantic to its dramatic transformation in modern Philadelphia, this episode brings you the story of Christmas mumming and how folk traditions are constantly remade. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieb...
Episode Description
Picture masked figures appearing at your door on a dark winter's evening, their faces hidden behind soot and disguise, ready to perform ancient rituals of death and resurrection. This is mumming, a tradition stretching back centuries. From medieval Europe to its journey across the Atlantic to its dramatic transformation in modern Philadelphia, this episode brings you the story of Christmas mumming and how folk traditions are constantly remade.
Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.
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