Episode 40: The Pagan Origins of Christmas
In this festive and folkloric episode of Two Witches Talking, Megan and Morgan unwrap the ancient pagan traditions woven into today’s Christmas celebrations. From the rowdy joy of Saturnalia to the sacred symbolism of mistletoe, they travel back through time to illuminate the origins of the customs we still cherish each December.
The witches explore how Yule traditions — evergreens, wreaths, the Yule log, and the celebration of the returning sun — shaped the holiday as we know it. Along the way, they share personal family stories, nostalgic memories of stocking stuffers, and reflections on…
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