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Kat covers the ancient Roman festival and holiday in honor of the god Saturn. Then Hayley covers the mysterious case of a 9-year-old boy who went missing in 1928. The events that followed would inspire the 2008 film Changeling staring Angelina Jolie. Lastly, Alec covers the biography of Bravo star Andy Cohen and how the Real Housewives franchise came to be. Listen to the full episode here on the Night Classy Patreon Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2025

Christmas Is Not A Pagan Holiday Today, let's look at the common arguments for a Pagan Origin of Christmas. Let's put them into 3 categories: 1. The 25th Date coincides with other pagan holidays like Saturnalia and Sol Invictus 2. The gods who were born on the 25th make Christ look like a copycat in a long line of copycats. 3. The Christmas Tree appears to be the Asherah Pole from Jeremiah 10:1-5. So let's start with the date of the 25th. Where did the date come from? Some sources attribute Theophilus of Antioch circa 171-183 AD as the first to use the 25th of December date as the date of Christ's birth, due to the notion that prophets are conceived on the day they die (Christ's death being attributed here as the 25th of March). Some even attribute Pope St. Telesphorus in circa 125-136 AD as having ascribed the December 25th date decades earlier. The dates of Saturnalia were the 17th-23rd , never on the 25th. A Pre-Christ Sol Invictus is only referenced in 1 manuscript, the Chronography of 354. This manuscript was written over 100 years after Hippolytus of Rome's Commentary on Daniel (circa 202~211 AD), which references the December 25th Birth of Christ. It is entirely possible that the observance of Sol Invictus's birthdate may have even been a mimicry of the December 25th date! There go those two points, showing a crippling lack of scholarship on the part of the proponents of a Pagan Origin of Christmas. As for other gods who have held or picked up the 25th, some of these have resurrection stories and other vague similarities to Christ's story. I'll have to quote Lewis here on this general contention as Lewis said it better than I could: “And what did God do? …He sent the human race what I call good dreams: I mean those queer stories scattered all through the heathen religions about a god who dies and comes to life again and, by his death, has somehow given new life to men.” If one takes the proposition that man came from Noah, and Noah expected the redeemer of the Genesis 3 covenant, would not man expect such a redeemer? Also, would not the Devil himself love to abuse this desire for a Savior and propagate such false religions for the Devil's own gain? This view, even if you believe it to be wrong, is at least consistent. On a side note, I do not believe, like many, that Christ's birth was on the 25th of December. It was likely on the feast of First Fruits in April. This would better fit the prophetic timeline and The Christ Comet is a theory of the Star of Bethlehem that plots the activities of a specific comet to that time frame. This comet would have behaved in such a way as to lead the Magi to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem, but this is neither here nor there for this discussion. On the note of the Christmas Tree, the Asherah Pole of Pre-Christ Iran is often connoted with the Tradition of the Christmas Tree, which was started around the 1500s by the French and Germanic Christians, the better part of two millennia separated from Jeremiah's words in Jeremiah 10:1-5: "1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. 5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good." On that note, how would uncarved trees have anything to do with carved wooden idols? Just because heathens used trees in false worship, does not mean that trees are somehow pagan. If pagans doing something or celebrating in a certain way makes any association with the item or practice anathema, stop singing, stop praying, and while you're at it, stop breathing! This extreme is almost a strawman, but the point of this should be why are we doing what we do? Some traditions are valueless, granted. Some are even dangerous, agreed. But let's base our critiques, if we have them, on facts and not unsupported nonsense. (For example, find an actual ancient source on the use of Christmas Trees for Saturnalia. Few if any exist, and none that we are aware of.) Santa Clause, on the other hand, is a different story. St. Nicholas (Born circa 280 AD) is the oldest reference of the Jolly Man who gave aid to the poor and powerless. Tales of St. Nicholas include him giving dowries to girls being sold into prostitution, thereby saving them from such a life, and giving gifts to the poor. Others are more fantastic. However, all of these stories should be celebrated, in the context of what the Love of God can do through one man. St. Nicholas wasn't magical, he was transformed through his relationship to Christ. Santa Claus, as we have him today, came from numerous accretions and other legends, some even pagan in origin (think Krampus). All of that aside, however we got Santa Claus is not necessarily important. What is concerning is that some have taken the caricature of St. Nicholas and turned him into a god who rewards good works and the sacrament of milk and cookies. We tell children Santa and Jesus are both real and then wonder why they no longer believe in Christ only a few short years of their belief in Santa being shattered. Where is our consistency? Have we been guilty of worshiping a false god that satisfies our own paganistic desires for self fulfillment in America? Has Consumerism consumed the message of Christmas? So, is Christmas a pagan holiday root and branch? Not in the root, but maybe for some, the branch. We should ask ourselves: Is Christ still on the throne of Christmas, or have we erected our own god of self-actualization with a fat bearded man who gives gifts with little effort from us, a caricature of God the Father Himself? Do we spend nearly as much time worshiping the King of Heaven as we do ourselves, and even our children and families? https://www.learnreligions.com/why-is-christmas-on-december-25-700439 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2017/12/december-25th-birth-jesus-interesting-considerations.html https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2019/12/08/just-how-pagan-is-christmas-really/ https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2018/12/05/the-origins-of-the-christmas-tree/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/great-christ-comet-revealing-star-bethlehem/

En este especial navideño de Lágrimas en la lluvia, Zyloric abre el telón desvelando el verdadero origen de la Navidad. Desde los banquetes desenfrenados de la Saturnalia romana hasta las reinterpretaciones cristianas, pasando por tradiciones medievales y conspiraciones modernas, nuestro anfitrión conecta los puntos en una historia tan reveladora como irreverente. A continuación, el Dr. Civeta repasa las curiosidades más bizarras y desconocidas de estas fiestas: tradiciones olvidadas, personajes inquietantes y anécdotas que reavivan el verdadero sentido de estas fechas (o lo poco que queda de él). Finalmente, Lord Sartan cierra con broche de oro presentando las cartas más miserables jamás escritas a los Reyes Magos y Santa Claus. Peticiones absurdas, súplicas desgarradoras y deseos imposibles que nos muestran el lado más crudo y humano de la Navidad. Un episodio cargado de humor, curiosidad y nuestra dosis habitual de miseria. Porque en Lágrimas en la lluvia, hasta la Navidad se tiñe de caos y carcajadas. Aquí tienes miseria en forma de links: https://linktr.ee/lagrimasenlalluvia ¿Quieres recibir los avisos de todos los programas? : https://t.me/lamiseriameencanta ¿ Te sientes miserier y quieres conocer a otros carnales? https://t.me/lamiseriameencantabidireccional ¿Te apetece inmortalizar tus miserias? lamiseriameencanta@gmail.com twitter @lagrimas_lluvia twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lagrimasenlalluvia

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No togas today please. Natalie celebrates the mid-winter festival of Ancient Rome, Saturnalia. According to Catullus, it's the 'best of days'. Expect cross-dressing, sweets, drinking games and the wearing of special pyjamas. Oh and anarchy and jokes. Sounds a bit like a Christmas pantomime? Not surprising, according to veteran pantomime dame André Vincent, who traces the origins of panto back to the fifth century. Early in that same century - late antiquity - a Roman Christian named Macrobius wrote the most comprehensive extant guide to Saturnalia, which was celebrated in some places, in one way or another, until possibly the eleventh century.You are invited to be part of this festive show which includes gifts for the entire Radio Theatre audience (cue noisy rustling of sweet bags) and the wearing of traditional Saturnalian pointy hats (the 'pileus') to celebrate. Even Professor Llewelyn Morgan has one. Honest.Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery

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An around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season• Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals• Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.In ancient Egypt, people decorated their homes with greenery at the festival of the rebirth of the God Horus. The ancient Romans shared gifts, especially candles, at the midwinter festival of Saturnalia. In Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, the Yule Log was burned in the hearth, fruit orchards were wassailed, and sheaves of wheat were displayed to carry luck into the New Year. In Celtic cultures, mummers and guisers went door to door, and European mistletoe (Viscum album) was gathered by Druids as a medicinal and magical aid.Ellen Evert Hopman shares folklore, recipes, rituals, and crafts to enliven your Yuletide observance. She explores the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as well as holiday Spirits and Yuletide animals. She explains how to perform Winter Solstice divinations and make traditional foods and drinks such as Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. And she looks in depth at the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Bayberry, and many more. This guide offers practical and magical ways to celebrate and honor the darkest days of the year.Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruidess and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts.https://elleneverthopman.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

EXPOSED: The shocking truth about Christmas' pagan origins that most Christians don't know!Discover how ancient Roman festivals shaped our modern Christmas celebrations in ways that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.Join Jeremy Ryan Slate as he uncovers the hidden connection between Christmas and two major Roman festivals - Saturnalia and Sol Invictus.Learn how these pagan celebrations, with their gift-giving traditions and winter festivities, transformed into today's Christmas practices.This eye-opening episode reveals why December 25th was chosen as Christmas Day, exploring its direct link to the Roman sun god Sol Invictus.Understanding these ancient roots challenges our modern perspective on this beloved holiday.From role reversals during Saturnalia to the political influence of Roman emperors, this fascinating exploration connects the dots between ancient Rome and modern Christmas traditions.The transition from paganism to Christianity wasn't as simple as you might think - and the truth will surprise you.Want more content like this?Hit subscribe and join our community of truth-seekers who aren't afraid to question traditional narratives.Share your thoughts in the comments below - how does this new understanding of Christmas's origins impact your perspective on the holiday?#ancientcelebrations #timelesscelebrations #saturnaliachristmas #ancientfestivals #christmastraditions #ancientcelebrations #joyfulreversals #saturnalia #solinvictus #romanfestivalsCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Episode Purpose and Overview04:24 - Who is Saturn: Roman Mythology09:13 - Understanding Saturnalia: Ancient Festival13:03 - Sol Invictus: The Unconquered Sun15:18 - Ad: The Wellness Company17:51 - The Cult of Sol Invictus: Beliefs and Practices20:59 - Festival of Sol Invictus: Celebrations and Traditions21:49 - Birth of Christ: Pagan Connections22:55 - Historical Context: When Did Jesus Live?25:20 - Jesus' Birth Date: Historical Perspectives27:43 - Timing of Jesus' Birth: Seasonal Insights28:05 - Current Discussion: Where We Stand29:27 - Part 2 Coming Soon: Stay Tuned29:44 - Like, Comment, Subscribe___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Some claim that Christmas originated after a pagan festival. They equate the season with a pagan theme after the winter solstice, also to do with Mithras, Saturnalia, and other Roman worship dieties. They state that it is the Sol Invictus worship of the Unconquored Sun. However, others defend its origins to say that Christians originally celebrated the birth of Christ and pagans mimicked it after Christians. Which is it? We look at the traditions as well as search for the origin of the December 25 date that many recognize as the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Panto, short for pantomime, has become a staple of British Christmas celebrations but surprisingly its origins are neither British or Christmassy. It has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which was celebrated in December and involved dressing up as the opposite gender, swapping roles, and having a lot of fun. The word ‘pantomime' comes from the Latin ‘pantomimus', which means ‘actor who plays every role'. The Romans also had a tradition of performing plays called mummia, which were based on stories from Egypt. How did panto come to Britain? What are some of the earliest examples of panto in Britain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize? What's really in vegan meat substitutes? Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Groene midwinterplanten: de eeuwenoude kerstdecoratie van hulst en maretakAl heel lang worstelen mensen met de winter. De verwachting dat de dagen weer gaan lengen geeft de burger moed, en de groene bladeren van de hulst zijn daar een symbool van geworden. Dat diepe groen wordt nog versterkt door prachtige rode bessen. En er is nog een altijd groene plant die een belangrijke rol in de kersttijd heeft gekregen, de maretak, symbool van ontluikende liefde, vrede en huwelijk. De tradities zijn terug te vinden in de noorse en germaanse mythologie, in romeinse festiviteiten en christelijke rites, tot aan de hedendaagse kerstfilm aan toe.Vooral in de winter vallen hulstbomen op. Samen met varens en wat braamstruiken zijn ze dan de enige groene plekken in het bos. De hulstbomen van Europa zijn er al lang, al meer dan 8000 jaar. Ze staan vaak in eiken en beukenbossen, maar pas als er een open plek ontstaan is komen ze tot volle wasdom. Ze kunnen wel driehonderd jaar oud worden en uitgroeien tot ruim tien meter hoogte. Daarvoor hebben ze veel ruimte nodig, ze maken rondom een groot stelsel van zijwortels die dan op hun beurt naar beneden uitgroeien. Karakteristiek voor de hulst zijn de stevige, wat leerachtige bladeren met scherpe, doornachtige tanden. Een typisch onopgelost biologen probleem is hoe het komt dat bij oudere bladeren de bladeren steeds afgeronder worden. Wie anders wordt daar heet of koud van? Wat zeker opvalt, als je er op let, is dat alleen de helft van de hulststruiken rode bessen dragen. Dat klopt helemaal, want de hulst is tweehuizig. Oftewel, er zijn mannelijke en vrouwelijke planten, en alleen de vrouwelijke planten dragen bessen. Die bessen zijn trouwens voor ons giftig, en ook de meeste vogels zijn er niet dol op.Ook de zaden van de maretak zijn voor de mens giftig. Dus daar dankt deze altijd groene plant, die als halfparasiet hoog in loofbomen groeit, niet zijn bijzondere reputatie aan. Misschien eerder aan de eigenschap dat uit haar witte bessen vogellijm, ook wel bekend als mistel (vergelijk de engelse naam mistletoe) werd gemaakt waarmee vroeger letterlijk vogels aan taken werden gelijmd, en gevangen. Die kleverige substantie blijft samen met de zaden in de natuur over als vogels de bessen eten. Die vegen dan hun snavel schoon in de oksel van bomen. Op die manier plant de maretak zich voort, want na kieming van het zaad groeit daar een wortel in die boom die de basis vormt voor de bolvormige halfparasiet. We noemen het een halfparasiet omdat de maretak zelf suikers maakt via fotosynthese maar uit de boom water en zouten aftapt.Met de hulst komt het lichtIn de Noorse en Germaanse mythologie staat de hulstboom voor de koning van de winter, die door zijn tegenhanger en zomerkoning de eik op de midwinterdag verslagen wordt. Dan gaan de dagen weer lengen. We slaan verheugenderwijs de weg naar de lente weer in. Huizen werden en worden versierd met hulst en ook dit jaar werd een en ander stevig gevierd in Stonehenge. De Romeinen hadden speciale feestdagen van 17- 19 december, de Saturnalien, ter ere van de god van landbouw en welvaart Saturnus. Er waren allerlei rituelen, onder andere ruilden slaven en hun meester die dagen van rol, en men gaf elkaar geschenken waaronder een takje hulst. Het Christendom had het wat moeilijk met al deze heidense zaken, vage verwijzingen naar een bebloede doornenkroon daargelaten. En nu? Nog steeds wordt er in een degelijk kerststukje hulst verwerkt. En een beetje kerstfilm kan ook niet zonder.De heilige maretak: van vrede tot een zoenDe maretak werd volgens de Romeinse geschiedschrijver Plinius door de Germaanse druide met een gouden snoeimes uit de boom gesneden en op een wit laken opgevangen. Dat verhaal moet kloppen, want het wordt precies zo beschreven in Asterix en Obelix. De maretak is ook al een midwintersymbool, maar er werd nog meer bijzondere krachten aan toe geschreven. Goed tegen bliksem, ideaal om een huwelijk onder te bezegelen, prima geschikt voor vredesonderhandelingen. Vijanden werden geacht hun wapens neer te leggen en een wapenstilstand te eerbiedigen. En wij, wat hebben wij er aan over gehouden? Nu, ook in het me too tijdperk, geeft de maretak een vrijbrief voor een ongevraagde zoen.Alle plaatjes zijn gemaakt door chatgpt gewoon omdat we het leuk vinden om te kijken waar de nieuwe mogelijkheden ons brengen. Soms zijn ze niet heel correct maar alleen met vallen en opstaan kom je verder.De vertaling is ook van chatgpt:Green Midwinter Plants: The Ancient Christmas Decorations of Holly and MistletoeFor centuries, people have struggled with winter. The anticipation of longer days brings hope, and the green leaves of holly have become a symbol of that optimism. This deep green is further enhanced by the striking red berries. Another evergreen plant that has gained a significant role during the Christmas season is mistletoe, a symbol of budding love, peace, and marriage. These traditions can be traced back to Norse and Germanic mythology, Roman festivities, and Christian rites, all the way to modern Christmas films.Holly trees are particularly noticeable in winter. Alongside ferns and some bramble bushes, they are the only green spots in the forest. The holly trees of Europe have existed for over 8,000 years. They are often found in oak and beech forests but only thrive fully when an open space allows them to grow. They can live for up to 300 years and reach heights of more than ten meters. However, they require ample space, as their extensive network of lateral roots grows outward and then downward. Holly's defining characteristic is its sturdy, leathery leaves with sharp, spiny edges. A curious unresolved question in biology is why older holly leaves tend to become more rounded. Who wouldn't be intrigued by that? Notably, only about half of holly shrubs bear red berries. This makes sense because holly is dioecious, meaning there are separate male and female plants, with only the females producing berries. These berries, however, are toxic to humans and are not a preferred food for most birds.The seeds of mistletoe are also toxic to humans. This evergreen plant, a hemiparasite that grows high in deciduous trees, does not owe its reputation to its poisonous seeds. Rather, it is due to the glue-like substance derived from its white berries, known as birdlime (or “mistel” in Dutch, akin to the English “mistletoe”). In earlier times, birds were literally trapped on branches using this sticky substance. The same substance, along with the seeds, remains in nature after birds eat the berries. The birds clean their beaks by rubbing them against tree branches, which allows the mistletoe to spread. Once the seed germinates, a root grows into the tree, forming the foundation for the plant's characteristic spherical shape. Mistletoe is considered a hemiparasite because it produces its own sugars through photosynthesis while extracting water and salts from the host tree.With Holly Comes the LightIn Norse and Germanic mythology, the holly tree represents the King of Winter, who is defeated on midwinter day by his counterpart, the Oak King of Summer. This marks the turning point towards longer days and the path to spring. Homes were and still are decorated with holly, and celebrations continue even today, such as at Stonehenge. The Romans had specific holidays from December 17 to 19, the Saturnalia, in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture and wealth. These rituals included role reversals between slaves and their masters and the exchange of gifts, including holly sprigs. Christianity initially struggled with these pagan customs, save for vague references to a thorny crown. Today, holly remains a staple in Christmas decorations, and no holiday film feels complete without it.The Sacred Mistletoe: From Peace to a KissAccording to the Roman historian Pliny, Germanic druids used a golden sickle to cut mistletoe from trees, catching it on a white cloth. This account must be accurate, as it is described exactly the same way in Asterix and Obelix. Mistletoe has long been a midwinter symbol, but additional magical properties have been attributed to it. It was believed to protect against lightning, seal marriages, and facilitate peace negotiations. Enemies were expected to lay down their weapons and observe a truce. And today? Even in the #MeToo era, mistletoe still grants permission for an unsolicited kiss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mennoenerwin.nl

An Episode That Unwraps the Dark, Autistic Charm of KrampusHere's what's in store for today's episode: * Our hosts, Matt and Angela, kick off this episode by looking back on the tumultuous year of 2024—highlighting challenges like health emergencies, unexpected relocations, and the transitions that accompanied them.* Next, we delve into the origins of Krampus—the shadowy counterpart to Santa Claus—who intriguingly exhibits some distinctly autistic traits.* Krampus can be seen as something of an autistic icon, as he shares a common dislike for the chaos of the holidays—such as loud noises, disruptions to routines, surprises, and sudden changes in plans—much like many autistic individuals.* Matt and Angela take a moment to explore autistic-coded (and explicitly autistic) Halloween media, such as Dead Like Me and Trick 'r Treat, which serves as a perfect segue into their discussion about Krampus.* Michael Dougherty's 2015 film Krampus centers around a boy from a dysfunctional family who, in a moment of frustration, wishes to be rid of them. Krampus hears his wish and descends upon the family, unleashing havoc and terror to teach them a dark and twisted lesson about the importance of holiday spirit and unity.* We touch on other autistic holiday icons, like the Grinch, who struggles with social interactions and sensory overload, and Charlie Brown, an autistic character navigating the holidays, written by an autistic man.* We discuss Christmas movies that aren't technically Christmas movies but incorporate Christmas elements and themes—like Die Hard, Home Alone, and Gremlins. We also dive into the iconic Christmas film Violent Night, starring David Harbour, exploring its unique take on holiday storytelling and its blend of action, humor, and festive spirit.* Our hosts delve into Christmas's origins as the Feast of Saturnalia in ancient Roman times and explore how ghost stories have long been a cherished part of early Christmas traditions.* Matt and Angela dive into a discussion about Charles Dickens, why he sucks, and why The Muppet Christmas Carol stands out as the superior adaptation of the classic holiday tale.* Winter and Christmas are, both metaphorically and literally, the darkest season. To counter this, we bring in light—stringing up festive lights, visiting Christmas displays, and celebrating brightness in the midst of the darkness. However, the dark side of Christmas absolutely deserves to be seen and acknowledged, as it provides essential balance and depth to the season's narrative.* Finding moments of happiness during this season can be both challenging and meaningful. There's value in embracing the season's darker aspects: revisiting ghostly tales, enjoying eerie holiday films, and acknowledging the shadows that make the light shine brighter.“Look, some years you need to be able to say, ‘Well, I might be home alone and depressed this Christmas, but at least I'm not being dragged off, beaten with birch sticks, and taken to hell. Even though it might feel that way sometimes.” - Angela“Krampus tells you all kinds of stuff. You just have to have the spirit of Krampus within you.” - Matt“That's the thing, you know - Christmas happens during the Winter Solstice, during the longest, darkest nights of the year. When all hope seems lost, the crops are dead, and the world is incredibly cold and unforgiving. And, if you go outside, you might die. You might legit die.” - Matt“[Fighting the darker side]… that's a big thing for us autistics because a lot of us face these struggles - especially when it's promoted as, you know, everybody's having a great time, everybody is happy. No, no, we are fighting our way through the darkness. We are fighting our way through the winter.” - Matt In this episode, we explore navigating the holiday season as an autistic person, touching on sensory-friendly strategies, embracing the darker side of Christmas traditions, and celebrating iconic autistic-coded holiday characters like Krampus and the Grinch. Thanks for listening! Share your thoughts in the comments, and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with other listeners on social media. What resonated with you from this discussion? Let us know!Show notes:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus_(film)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KrampusTrick R Treat ​​- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick_%27r_TreatRelated Shows:Christmas is Autistic Holiday Expectations and NeurodivergenceFairy Tales are AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Follow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe

Another day in the last days of the "Grand Experiment" in liberal democracy. Io, Saturnalia! Matt Gaetz is the perfect MAGAt - a sexually-deviant scum. Joe Manchin attacks Dems as not being "working class" enough, though he voted against every damn policy to help workers. Tara joins Roxanne Kincaid to discuss the madness. _________________________________ Head on with Robyn Kincaid is on 5 nights a week! https://headon.live/ Tarabuster is among the independent media voices at APSRadioNews.com Tarabuster is also on https://rokfin.com/tarabuster BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/PRYDBx8 Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Contact Tarabuster: tarabustershow@maskedfort.com Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Donate to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl

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Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhile the New Testament does not give an explicit date or any date at all for the birth of Jesus, does it offer clues and insights as to when His birthdate may have been? Is the Christmas holiday really based on pagan myths and legends such as Saturnalia? Is it possible that scholars have been misled by a mistake Josephus made regarding the timing of the reign of Herod? Sources:*The Steinmann article referenced is not in the Public domain so it can't be posted. However, you can find it here:https://www.jstor.org/stable/25442624The birthdate for Jesus presented originally came from R.L Martin's The Star that astonished the World, which can be read for free here:https://www.askelm.com/star/Also check out the book Reversing Hermon by Michael Heiser for more detail on this date, plus the meaning of Jesus' birth associated with the flood.https://www.amazon.com/Reversing-Hermon-Watchers-Forgotten-Mission/dp/0998142638/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1TIJ9JFKOG8E7&keywords=reversing+hermon&qid=1672788709&sprefix=reversing+hermon%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Sorry, I do not think I have the ability to upload the photo of the Rev 12 constellations on September 11, 3 BC to the podcast description. However, they can be found through google search. Support the show

Explore the fascinating transformation of Christmas traditions in America, revealing how many of our cherished customs emerged more recently than we might imagine. Examine Christmas celebrations in colonial America, where the holiday bore little resemblance to today's family-centered observance. Through court records and historical accounts, we learn how the Puritans banned Christmas in Massachusetts from 1659 to 1681, troubled by its connections to pre-Christian festivals and its often rowdy, carnival-like atmosphere. The narrative threads through several compelling historical cases, including a 1679 incident in Salem Village where four young wassailers - including future Salem Witch Trial figures Samuel Braybrook and Joseph Flint - caused significant disruption during their Christmas celebrations. This event illuminates the complex relationships between holiday revelry, social order, and the later witch trials that would shake colonial New England. Tracing the origins of Christmas customs, hosts Josh and Sarah explore how ancient festivals like Saturnalia and Yule influenced early celebrations, and how Christian leaders strategically absorbed these pre-Christian traditions. Learn how the modern American Christmas largely took shape in the 19th century, with particular attention to the literary creation of Santa Claus by Washington Irving and his circle of writers known as the Knickerbockers. Their work directly influenced Clement Clark Moore's famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," which the hosts perform as a special dramatic reading. The evolution of Christmas trees, gift-giving customs, and holiday decorations receives careful examination, demonstrating how these "timeless" traditions emerged relatively recently as part of a broader transformation of Christmas from a community celebration to a domestic, child-centered holiday.  Throughout the episode, Josh and Sarah weave together scholarly research with engaging storytelling, helping listeners understand how Christmas evolved to reflect changing American values while retaining its power to connect generations through shared celebration. Using primary sources, including court records and period writings, they illuminate how our holiday traditions, though often presented as ancient and unchanging, are dynamic expressions of cultural values that continue to evolve. Find more episodes and resources at witchhuntshow.com. Follow us on social media @WitchHuntShow for updates and additional content. Witch Hunt podcast Remembering the Innocent Victims of the Connecticut Witch Trials The Battle for Christmas: A Cultural History of America's Most Cherished Holiday by Stephen Nissenbaum Christmas: A Candid History by Bruce David Forbes Contribute to End Witch Hunts Sign up for our Newsletter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Think Christmas is a stolen pagan holiday? Think again—it's all about numerology! --- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _Creation's Paths_, Charlie and Brian explore the history and myths surrounding Christmas, debunking common misconceptions about its origins. They clarify that Christmas is not a repurposed pagan holiday, as widely believed, but rather the result of Roman numerology and early Christian traditions. They discuss how December 25th was chosen based on the Roman calendar's symbolism, not to align with Saturnalia, Mithras, or Sol Invictus. The conversation touches on the historical complexity of early Christianity, the influence of the Gregorian calendar, and the evolution of holiday traditions. Additionally, they introduce the 12 days of Christmas as a significant cultural and spiritual practice, encouraging listeners to celebrate this extended festive period meaningfully. The hosts promise more insights into the 12 days in upcoming episodes, blending Christopagan, Druidic, and cultural perspectives. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community --- Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182O Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/ Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ ## Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Christmas Debate 00:42 Meet the Hosts 00:56 Debunking Christmas Myths 02:10 The Origin of Christmas Traditions 05:21 The Role of Roman Numerology 11:23 The Gregorian Calendar Reform 15:00 The 12 Days of Christmas 15:13 Understanding Catholic Christmas Traditions 15:49 Debunking Misinformation and Myths 17:34 Astrology and Numerology in Christmas 19:02 The 12 Days of Christmas Explained 21:17 Personal Reflections and Practices 23:28 Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas 28:45 Engagement and Support 29:48 Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes

El equipo y comunidad de After Shave te desean una muy feliz Navidad, aunque Jesús no nació en ese día y, en realidad, lo que se celebra es Saturnalia, una fiesta pagana más relacionada con una deidad que no vas a querer escuchar quién es. Pero bueno, felicidades de todas formas. Que te toque hacer cochinadas debajo del muérdago.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Beneath Rome: Mystery, Treasure, and Unexpected Allies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-23-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De straten van het oude Rome bruisen van leven.En: The streets of ancient Rome are buzzing with life.Nl: Mensen lopen over de kasseien, hun gezichten bedekt tegen de winterse kou.En: People walk over the cobblestones, their faces covered against the winter cold.Nl: Het is bijna Saturnalia, het grote feest van licht en vreugde.En: It's almost Saturnalia, the great festival of light and joy.Nl: Sander, een nieuwsgierige koopman, haast zich door de drukte.En: Sander, a curious merchant, hurries through the crowd.Nl: Er ligt een mysterieuze brief in zijn tas, gevonden tussen zijn handelswaren.En: There is a mysterious letter in his bag, found among his trade goods.Nl: De brief is geschreven in onbekende tekens en spreekt over een verborgen schat onder de stad.En: The letter is written in unknown symbols and speaks of a hidden treasure beneath the city.Nl: Sander zoekt zijn zus Lieke op.En: Sander seeks out his sister Lieke.Nl: Zij is een getalenteerde taalkundige.En: She is a talented linguist.Nl: "Lieke," zegt hij, terwijl hij de brief laat zien, "ik begrijp deze tekens niet.En: "Lieke," he says, showing her the letter, "I don't understand these symbols.Nl: Helpen jullie me?"En: Can you help me?"Nl: Lieke onderzoekt de brief aandachtig.En: Lieke examines the letter carefully.Nl: Ze fronst en zegt: "Dit is een oude taal.En: She frowns and says, "This is an ancient language.Nl: Ik kan het ontcijferen, maar het zal tijd kosten."En: I can decipher it, but it will take time."Nl: Roos, een andere koopvrouw en vermeende vriendin van Sander, komt langs.En: Roos, another merchant and an alleged friend of Sander, passes by.Nl: Ze glimlacht vriendelijk maar er is iets in haar ogen dat Sander niet vertrouwt.En: She smiles warmly but there is something in her eyes that Sander does not trust.Nl: Hij besluit Lieke in vertrouwen te nemen, maar vertelt Roos niet alles.En: He decides to confide in Lieke, but does not tell Roos everything.Nl: Dagen verstrijken terwijl Lieke aan de brief werkt.En: Days pass while Lieke works on the letter.Nl: Ze begrijpt langzaam de aanwijzingen.En: She slowly understands the clues.Nl: "De catacomben," zegt ze opgewonden.En: "The catacombs," she says excitedly.Nl: "De schat ligt daar, diep verborgen."En: "The treasure lies there, deeply hidden."Nl: Samen dalen ze af in de donkere, koude gangen onder het bruisende Rome.En: Together, they descend into the dark, cold passages beneath bustling Rome.Nl: De catacomben zijn een doolhof van gangen en geesten uit het verleden lijken hen te volgen.En: The catacombs are a maze of corridors and spirits from the past seem to follow them.Nl: Plots verschijnt Roos in een donkere nis.En: Suddenly, Roos appears in a dark alcove.Nl: "Ik weet ook wat de brief betekent," zegt ze cryptisch.En: "I also know what the letter means," she says cryptically.Nl: "Ik wil de schat niet voor me houden.En: "I don't want to keep the treasure for myself.Nl: Laten we het samen doen."En: Let's do it together."Nl: Sander aarzelt, maar Lieke ziet de oprechtheid in Roos' ogen.En: Sander hesitates, but Lieke sees the sincerity in Roos' eyes.Nl: Ze besluiten samen verder te gaan.En: They decide to continue together.Nl: Ze ontdekken een geheime gang, duidelijk oud en lang vergeten.En: They discover a secret passage, clearly old and long forgotten.Nl: Aan het einde ligt een glimmende kist vol met kostbaarheden.En: At the end lies a gleaming chest full of treasures.Nl: Met de hulp van Lieke's kennis en Roos' verborgen aanwijzingen blijkt dat de samenwerking de sleutel was tot hun succes.En: With the help of Lieke's knowledge and Roos' hidden clues, it turns out that collaboration was the key to their success.Nl: Sander begrijpt nu dat vertrouwen en samenwerking belangrijker zijn dan pure ambitie.En: Sander now understands that trust and cooperation are more important than pure ambition.Nl: Het is Kerstmis als ze terugkeren, en Saturnalia wordt in volle gang gevierd.En: It is Christmas when they return, and Saturnalia is in full swing.Nl: Terwijl lichtjes de nachtelijke hemel verlichten, beseft Sander dat de echte schat de band met zijn zus en de verrassende loyaliteit van Roos is.En: As lights illuminate the night sky, Sander realizes that the real treasure is the bond with his sister and the surprising loyalty of Roos.Nl: Het was een avontuur dat hun leven voorgoed heeft veranderd en een les die hij nooit zal vergeten.En: It was an adventure that changed their lives forever and a lesson he will never forget. Vocabulary Words:buzzing: bruisencobblestones: kasseienfestival: feestcurious: nieuwsgierigemerchant: koopmanmysterious: mysterieuzesymbols: tekenslinguist: taalkundigedecipher: ontcijferenclues: aanwijzingencatacombs: catacombenmaze: doolhofcorridors: gangenspirits: geestenalcove: niscryptically: cryptischhesitates: aarzeltsincerity: oprechtheiddiscover: ontdekkenpassage: ganggleaming: glimmendechest: kisttreasures: kostbaarhedencollaboration: samenwerkingtrust: vertrouwenambition: ambitieilluminate: verlichtenbond: bandloyalty: loyaliteitadventure: avontuur

An analysis of the Saturnalia and the subsequent Sol Invictus pagan holiday (the origin of Christmas), and its relation to my life and terminal, but still alive, status. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yumyumfaceface/support

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Love in History: Discovering Connection at Tarraco Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-23-23-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les torxes il·luminaven els carrers antics de Tarraco.En: The torches illuminated the ancient streets of Tarraco.Ca: L'aire era fred, però l'emoció de la ciutat el feia càlid.En: The air was cold, but the excitement of the city made it warm.Ca: Era el festival de recreació cultural, i tothom es vestia com a romans.En: It was the cultural recreation festival, and everyone dressed as Romans.Ca: Bruna, amb la seva túnica elegant, passejava admirant les parades i els records del passat.En: Bruna, with her elegant tunic, strolled admiring the stalls and the memories of the past.Ca: El seu cor buscava alguna cosa més que antiguitats; desitjava connexions reals.En: Her heart sought something more than antiquities; she yearned for real connections.Ca: De sobte, caminant pel fòrum romà, va topar amb Oriol.En: Suddenly, while walking through the Roman forum, she bumped into Oriol.Ca: El noi, amb un somriure ample, vestia com un legionari.En: The boy, with a wide smile, dressed as a legionary.Ca: "Hola, ets arqueòloga, oi?" li va dir.En: "Hello, you're an archaeologist, right?" he said to her.Ca: Bruna va assentir, sorpresa per la seva entrada directa.En: Bruna nodded, surprised by his direct approach.Ca: "Treballem junts a la reconstrucció", va afegir Oriol.En: "We're working together on the reconstruction," Oriol added.Ca: El seu entusiasme per Tarraco era evident.En: His enthusiasm for Tarraco was evident.Ca: Mentre continuaven parlant, Bruna va sentir alguna cosa diferent.En: As they continued talking, Bruna felt something different.Ca: La passió d'Oriol per la història l'atrapava.En: Oriol's passion for history captivated her.Ca: Després de l'encontre, Bruna va parlar amb la seva amiga Núria.En: After the encounter, Bruna spoke with her friend Núria.Ca: "Sento alguna cosa especial," va confessar.En: "I feel something special," she confessed.Ca: Núria, amb un somriure, va insistir: "Deixa't portar.En: Núria, with a smile, insisted, "Let yourself go.Ca: Gaudeix del festival.En: Enjoy the festival.Ca: Oriol sembla interessant."En: Oriol seems interesting."Ca: Els dies es van anar omplint de converses i rialles entre Bruna i Oriol.En: The days gradually filled with conversations and laughter between Bruna and Oriol.Ca: Mentre esmentaven les antigues tradicions, la ciutat es preparava pel Saturnalia, la gran festa d'hivern.En: As they discussed ancient traditions, the city prepared for the Saturnalia, the great winter festival.Ca: Bruna encara tenia dubtes.En: Bruna still had doubts.Ca: El seu costat professional volia dominar, però el seu cor volia obrir-se.En: Her professional side wanted to dominate, but her heart wanted to open.Ca: El vespre del Saturnalia, la taula estava plena de plats deliciosos.En: On the evening of Saturnalia, the table was full of delicious dishes.Ca: La gent cantava i ballava sota el cel estrelat.En: People sang and danced under the starry sky.Ca: Oriol es va apropar a Bruna.En: Oriol approached Bruna.Ca: "M'encanta com vius la història," li va dir sincerament.En: "I love how you live history," he told her sincerely.Ca: Aquelles paraules la van moure profundament.En: Those words moved her deeply.Ca: Bruna es va adonar que el que sentia per Oriol no era només admiració pel seu coneixement, sinó una connexió real.En: Bruna realized that what she felt for Oriol was not just admiration for his knowledge, but a real connection.Ca: Després del sopar, es van allunyar del bullici.En: After dinner, they moved away from the bustle.Ca: Davant el cel ple d'estrelles, Bruna i Oriol van parlar de tot, del passat i del present.En: Under the star-filled sky, Bruna and Oriol talked about everything, the past and the present.Ca: Les paraules fluïen fàcilment.En: Words flowed easily.Ca: "M'agradaria continuar coneixent-te, més enllà del festival," va dir Oriol, amb tendresa.En: "I'd like to keep getting to know you, beyond the festival," Oriol said tenderly.Ca: Bruna va somriure, amb el cor obert i la ment clara.En: Bruna smiled, with her heart open and mind clear.Ca: "També ho vull," va respondre, segura d'haver trobat un equilibri.En: "I want that too," she responded, sure she had found a balance.Ca: Aquest era el pas que necessitava per viure el passat i el present amb veritable passió.En: This was the step she needed to live the past and the present with true passion.Ca: A Tarraco, mentre les torxes es fonien amb la llum de les estrelles, va començar una nova història.En: In Tarraco, as the torches merged with the light of the stars, a new story began.Ca: Una història d'història i amor, de dos cors connectats pel temps i l'emoció.En: A story of history and love, of two hearts connected by time and emotion. Vocabulary Words:the torches: les torxesthe stalls: les paradesthe memories: els recordsthe heart: el corthe Roman forum: el fòrum romàthe legionary: el legionarithe reconstruction: la reconstruccióthe encounter: l'encontrethe smile: el somriurethe passion: la passióthe laughter: les riallesthe tradition: la tradicióthe doubts: els dubtesthe evening: el vesprethe dishes: els platsthe words: les paraulesthe noise: el bullicithe archaeologist: l'arqueòlogathe festival: el festivalthe excitement: l'emocióthe friend: la amigathe sky: el celthe table: la taulathe story: la històriathe stars: les estrellesthe balance: l'equilibrithe emotion: l'emocióthe winter festival: la festa d'hivernthe connection: la connexióthe past: el passat

The dark and mysterious history of Christmas is rarely told beyond Santa and candy canes. This episode of Religion Camp details the history of Christmas and it's connections to the winter solstice, pagan rituals, and the Roman festival of Saturnalia. We'll also look at how Christian traditions shaped the holiday, the evolution of Santa Claus, and the rise of gift-giving as a central part of the season. Merry Christmas and Welcome to CAMP

Hello Interactors,Happy winter solstice!Today, the northern hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night, a celestial event rooted in the planet's axial tilt. This seemingly simple astronomical fact has profound implications for economic geography. It influences everything from agricultural productivity to social traditions of sharing and reciprocity.SOLSTICE AND SHARINGI recently visited the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at Whistler. These two tribes are part of the Squamish River watershed that flows into Howe Sound, a fjord located just around the corner from Vancouver, British Columbia. This watershed is central to their traditional territories and plays a vital role in their culture and economy.From an economic geography perspective, the tilt of the earth underpins the seasons and, by extension, patterns of production and scarcity that shape human economies. In regions where winter brought agricultural dormancy, societies had to develop systems to store, preserve, and share resources to survive until the next growing season.The winter solstice symbolizes the end of this scarcity. It promises returning light, a pivotal moment in the annual cycle for societies historically reliant on natural rhythms. For the Squamish and Lil'wat peoples, this period was a time of reflection, gratitude, and redistribution. Ceremonial gatherings and potlatches reinforced community bonds by ensuring that the resources harvested in times of plenty were shared equitably during the lean winter months.I saw evidence of these community bonds at the cultural center. The five visitors from West Virginia and myself, were the only white folks in the place. I was happy to see and hear a group of teen Squamish or Lil'wat boys gathered, talking, and giggling. There was a table of older Indigenous women sharing tea and treats. I asked one of our guides if she was doing anything special for the upcoming holiday. She said, “Well, I have presents for my mom's side, but not my dad's. And I have presents for half my siblings, but not the other half! So, it looks like that's what I'll be doing!”Practices of reinforced social cohesion and mitigating disparities can be seen in both Indigenous and early European traditions. These lessons of reciprocity and redistribution remain vital amidst the gulf between extreme wealth and pervasive poverty. That too became apparent during my visit.As I was browsing the gift shop, I overheard an Indigenous employee ask a friend, “How has work been?” Her friend responded, “It's ok. This time of year comes with a lot of Christmas clean ups, people getting their Whistler places ready…it's hard work, but good money.”As we mark the winter solstice and conclude this fall series on economic geography, it is worth considering how the natural cycles dictated by the earth's tilt continue to influence modern economies. Even in an age of surplus for some, the rhythms of scarcity and abundance persist, challenging us to find equitable ways to share resources.The traditions of the Squamish, Lil'wat, and countless other cultures remind us that sustainability and justice are not just matters of economic policy but also of values deeply connected to the natural world. This solstice invites us to honor those lessons, seeking balance and light amid the darkest days.The widespread, worldwide post-harvest behavior — like the Squamish and Lil'wat spiritual renewal through prayer and ceremonies; the community bonding with feasts, potlaches, and storytelling; the observance or celestial cycles and gratitude for earth's gifts; and the artistic creations for ceremonial dances and rituals — has been happening for millennia.SATURN AND THE GREEK SAINTI thought I'd reshare a relevant excerpt from a post I did a few years ago that explores the roots of Christmas. It started with a communal approach to abundance with celestial-triggered ancient traditions like Saturnalia in Rome. Saturn, the god of agriculture, inspired events where feasts, gift-giving, and the symbolic inversion of roles served to address the inherent inequalities of agrarian economies.“It was so baked into the fabric of society that even the church began painting it with Christian imagery and metaphor. Because the celebrations occurred on or around the end of November and into December there were many elements of Christianity to which they could attach the events.During Roman times, December 17th marked the day of the Saturnalia – a festival honoring the god of agriculture, Saturn. All work halted for a week as people decorated their homes with wreaths. They shed their togas to dawn festive clothes, and they drank, gambled, sang, played music, socialized and exchanged gifts. It was a celebration of their agrarian bounty and the return of light at Winter solstice. It was also a time to invite their slaves to dinner where their masters would serve them food.One Christian Saint affiliated with early December – and the one most honored today in the form of a plump jolly man wearing a red velvet suit – is Saint Nicholas. December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. For many European countries this marked the official end of the harvest season. And even today it's recognized in some countries as a kind of warm-up act to the more official and accepted Christmas day, December 25th.Nicholas of Bari was a Greek Christian bishop from modern day Turkey. Also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker, he earned a reputation during the Roman Empire for many miracles; all of which, were written centuries after his death and thus prone to exaggeration. But he was most famous for his generosity, charity, and kindness to children, the poor, and the disadvantaged. He was said to have sold his own belongings to get gold coins that he'd then put in the shoes outside people's homes. This is the origin of the tradition of putting shoes or stockings out on Christmas Eve.They say he also saved the lives of three innocent men from execution. He chastised the corrupted judge for accepting a bribe to execute them. And he certainly would have been watching over the peasant farmers and slaves to insure they were treated fairly. He seemed to always have an eye out for inequities and justice for common people. Maybe that's what made him a saint. Or maybe he was just born that way. After all, Nicholas in Greek means “people's victory.”The Puritans obviously lost at their attempts to ban Christmas. Lacking any evidence from the Bible, the Christian powers that be eventually settled on the 25th of December as the day Jesus was born. They most likely picked the 25th because that was the day winter solstice landed on the Roman calendar.”Happy solstice, everyone. Whether from St. Nick or the Squamish ways,let's remember through these darkest days: sustainability and justice aren't just decree, they're rooted in values that connect you and me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

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Winter will spring on the northern hemisphere in the wee hours of tomorrow morning – the winter solstice. That makes today and tomorrow the shortest days of the year – the shortest interval from sunrise to sunset. That makes the nights the longest of the year. Over the centuries, many cultures have held special events to commemorate this changing of the seasons. In China, for example, the event has been marked by a festival known as Dongzhi – a name that means “winter arrival.” It’s a celebration of the coming victory of light over darkness, as the Sun reverses course and brings longer days. In ancient Rome, the event coincided with Saturnalia – a festival dedicated to the god Saturn. It was one of the most important events of the year. It began on December 17th and continued for a week. Schools, businesses, and most government activities closed down. People held big banquets, exchanged gifts, and lit their homes with special candles. Scandinavians held the Feast of Juul. They made sacrifices to the hammer-wielding god Thor. They also lit bonfires to celebrate the returning sunlight, and placed a long-burning log in their hearths – the Yule log. Many of the features of Saturnalia and the Feast of Juul have been incorporated into the modern celebration of Christmas – another event that roughly coincides with the winter solstice – a dark time with the promise of sunnier days ahead. Script by Damond Benningfield

Welcome to Weird Web Radio! Jason Mankey is back to talk all about Yule and the Christmas season as the best season! We dig into the history behind some of our customs, Saturnalia, Yule, Santa, Christmas Trees, and go beyond into public rituals and more!  I hope this one brings you a ton of Holiday Cheer no matter what you celebrate! May joy be with you all! Jason Mankey is a third-degree Gardnerian High Priest and helps run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Ari. Jason is a popular speaker at Pagan and Witchcraft events across North America and Great Britain. He is the channel manager at Patheos Pagan, the world's most read Pagan blogging site, and writes there at Raise the Horns. He also writes for the magazine Witches & Pagans. Jason is the author of Transformative Witchcraft, The Witch's Athame, and The Witch's Book of Shadows and the coauthor of The Witch's Altar. Enjoy The Show! Want to know what Jason and I talk about in the BONUS Audio?! It's a Special Member's Only Episode!! All that and more in the members only bonus audio extended interview! Join here! It's time to sport a new look? Hell yes! Check out the Official Weird Web Radio Store for Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, and more! Real quick! Do you want a Tarot Reading from an international award winning professional? Look no more! I'm here! Go to my site http://tarotheathen.com to reserve your reading today! You can also come join the Facebook discussion group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdwebradio/ New Instagram for Weird Web Radio! Follow for unique content and videos! https://www.instagram.com/weirdwebradio/ You can make a One-Time Donation to help support the show and show some love! Is this show worth a dollar to you? How about five dollars? Help support this podcast! That gets you into the Weird Web Radio membership where the extra goodies appear! Join the membership at patreon.com/weirdwebradio or at weirdwebradio.com and click Join the Membership! SHOW NOTES: SUBSCRIBE ON iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! Also streaming on mobile apps for podcasts! Intro voice over by Lothar Tuppan. Outro voice over by Lonnie Scott Intro & Outro Music by Nine Inch Nails on the album ‘7', song title ‘Ghost', under Creative Commons License.

Rissa Miller returned to The Dark Mark Show in 2022 to share holiday stories straight from the dark side with Mark, Nicole and you the listener. These aren't tales of holiday cheer that you are used to, get ready for tales of cannibalism, orgies, whipping, pickled children and monsters such as the newly popular Krampus and Belzsnickel, as well as the giant Yule Cat, the Yule Goat, Christmas Werewolves and Vampires as well. Rissa also delves into the controversial tradition of Zwarte Piet, the decadence of Saturnalia (which Nicole has practiced on occasion} and the dark side of the origin of St. Nicholas complete with an appearance by Santa Claus himself! So be good for goodness' sake and listen, lest you get whipped with a switch,,, Find out what lies ahead for you in 2023, go to www.teaandsmoke.com and find out how Rissa can give you a tea reading or a smoke reading. Go to www.vrg.org to get recipes, past issues of Vegan Journal or a subscription to Vegan Journal Give the gift of The Dark Mark Show this holiday season. Go to www.teepublic.com/user/dms1 for shirts, mugs, phone/laptop covers, masks and more! Go to lulu.com and get Nicole's poetry book "Slow Burn" which makes a great holiday gift. This podcast is sponsored by Eddie by Giddy FDA Class II medical device built to treat erectile dysfunction and performance unpredictability. Eddie is specifically engineered to promote firmer and longer-lasting erections by working with the body's physiology. Get rock hard erections the natural way again. Using promo code DARKMARK20, you can save 20% on your Eddie purchase, and you and your partner will be chanting incantations of ecstasy together faster than you can say “REDRUM.” Go to buyeddie.com/DarkMark for 20% off your purchase using code DARKMARK20 today. Raze Energy Drinks Go to https://bit.ly/2VMoqkk and put in the coupon code DMS for 15% off the best energy drinks. Zero calories. Zero carbs. Zero crash

It's that time of year again: frantic last minute shopping, swearing at rolls of Sellotape, covering fir trees with bling....and the dragons emerge with a festive folkloric offering that adds a bit of shadow to the season.   This year Jules and Madeleine take a look at the strange relationship between Christmas and witchcraft. If that sounds implausible, stick around - there is a bizarre logic behind it. As with many folkloric traditions, the Christmas witch goes back centuries but some of the modern iterations bring a new level of horror to the tradition. We remember Father Christmas but forget Perchta. We tell stories about St Nicholas but forget St Lucy and her alter Ego, Bloody Lucy. And just who led the wild hunts during Saturnalia and later the twelve days of Christmas? Find out in a special festive episode.   Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic

Getting into the Saturnalia spirit this week.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Mid-Century Modern," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Get ready for Anime 'Anuary:My Neighbor TottoroPerfect BlueSummer WarsYour Name 

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In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend and colleague, Tina Bramley, an ecotherapist, poet, and creator of the Poetic Nature Cards for Contemplation and Connection. Tina shares the story of her oracle deck and poetry, inspired by nature and designed to spark reflection and connection.Together, we explore:The Solstice and Saturnalia: We delve into the ancient celebrations of reversal, renewal, and rebellion, considering how Saturnalia and similar festivals turned society upside down to create space for reflection and rebirth.The Wisdom of Nature: Drawing a card from Tina's poetic oracle deck, we reflect on the message of Joy. The galah—a playful Australian bird—emerges as a symbol of resilience and embracing life's limits and uncertainties.Cycles of Shedding and Growth: Tina reads her beautiful poem Shedding, offering insights into the discomfort and beauty of transformation. We discuss how shedding old skins makes way for new growth, both personally and collectively.This episode is a tapestry of astrology, mythology, and depth psychology, offering a lens through which to engage with the themes of the solstice season. It's an invitation to embrace the cycles of life, the interplay of darkness and light, and the wisdom of knowing our edges.Key TakeawaysSaturn and the Solstice: Saturn, the planet of limits and structure, invites us to reflect on what needs to be released as we prepare for the year ahead. Ancient festivals like Saturnalia embody both the chaos and renewal of this season.Poetic Reflections: Tina's Poetic Nature Cards are a gateway to nature's wisdom. The chosen card, Joy, reminds us to find delight even amidst difficulty.The Role of Reflection: The solstice is a natural pause, urging us to take stock and realign with the cycles of life.Listener InvitationI'd love for you to reflect on the question posed during the card pull: What does this solstice time of year invite you to release, embrace, or celebrate?Feel free to share your thoughts with me or Tina through the link below!Connect with Tina, buy her cards or book in a session here.Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Episode Synopsis: Is Christmas simply a holiday of trees and presents, eggnog and candy canes, or do the cryptic traditions of man conceal an evil presence being worshiped during this winter holiday? We talk about this and much more, including: Does the pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice have anything to do with December traditions? Is there any way Jesus could have been born on December 25th? If not, then why do we “remember” His birth on this day? How has two of ancient Rome's most prominent pagan festivals, Sol Invictus and Saturnalia, influenced the Christian celebration of Christmas? What is Yule and why do we talk and sing about it during the Christmas season? Is there any connection between the American “flu” season and the practicing of pagan holy days? What has God said about the ways in which we worship Him, and does He get anything out of Christians observing Christmas? Original Air Date December 18th, 2024 Show Hosts Jason Spears & Christopher Dean Our Patreon Consider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like: Links and Resources Studio Notes A monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher  And More… Connect With Us LetsTalk@ORPpodcast.com Facebook Instagram

With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Naked Elf by Troegs (a version of their seasonal Mad Elf), then discuss the history of all the funny traditions that make up our modern Christmas. Was Jesus really born in a manger on the 25th of December? And speaking of dates, why do the Orthodox celebrate Christmas on a different day? What did Saturnalia, the winter solstice, and Yule contribute to our Christmas traditions? How did St. Nicholas get associated with Christmas? Where did we get tree decorating, mistletoe, Yule logs, gift-giving men in fur cloaks, strange animals pulling sleighs, and the general festivity of the season? Why are "scary ghost stories" associated with Christmas? And how did Thor's goat get thrown into the mix? Why did Oliver Cromwell and the early Americans have such a problem with Christmas? Is Santa Claus really St. Nick, or is he the pagan Father Frost, or maybe Odin? The boys discuss these and other fun stories about the origin of our modern Christmas celebration.

Why do we give each other gifts every Christmas? This episode kicks off our three-part Christmas series, and we're inviting our young listeners to fuel the fun by sending in their curious queries about Christmas! We promise to tackle these in the coming weeks! Join us on this festive episode of the Kaleidoscope Kids podcast as we go on a historical adventure from ancient Rome's Saturnalia to the Magi's gifts to Jesus to find out where the gift giving tradition came from! We will discover how these customs interwoven over the centuries to shape the joyous present-giving we cherish today. And we will also hear from the Gospel of Luke how the greatest gift ever given came to us! After you listen, head over to ⁠readkaleidoscope.com⁠ and check out the podcast tab to submit your answers for a chance to win fantastic prizes! So gather around, young explorers, and let's make learning about the early church—an unforgettable adventure packed with fun and rewards! Podcast Questions: Who was the king of Judea when Jesus was born? Who was unable to speak for a time in this story? What was the name of the angel that God sent to the city of Galilee? Remember, you can submit your answers here, for a chance to win a prize! And if you would like to submit a Christmas Question for the podcast, you can email it to hello@readkaleidoscope.com Recommended Resources ⁠Kaleidoscope + Yoto⁠ ⁠Good News: The Story of Acts Illustrated Book⁠ Follow us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ Thanks to our Sponsor This episode was made possible in part by Dwell, the audio Bible app.They have a new daily devotional made just for kids! Visit ⁠dwellbible.com/kaleidoscope⁠ to try Dwell, free for 7 days! Editing and support by ⁠The Good Podcast Co.

Welcome back! This week, after the normal Rigmarole (cars, bingo, Christmas movies); Ron takes us through the 10 steps to a good Saturnalia; Chris quit Destiny after 7 years. As always please like, subscribe, and share with your friends. Come join the discussions on the Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/TbxA7gcUky) and follow us on Twitter, @cltruitt22. Thanks and take care!

We are both Christians who enjoy celebrating every aspect of Christmas, but we're also Ravenclaws who enjoy learning where many of these traditions came from.Our research included learning about Roman festivities for Saturnalia, Norse customs during Yule, a brief history of Saint Nicholas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, what Dickens brought to the table, Washington Irving, and even Coca-Cola, all blended together to form our modern Christmas time!Today, we drank IBC Root Beer Floats. Intro and Outro music by PlayAgain on Pond5Send us a text

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of how the first Christmas cracker was invented back in the time of Saturnalia, the Winter Festival celebrated in Europe in the time before Christmas. Here's a link for Spotify...https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TR9IjZPuvmXYii5dSGjBF?si=9ce83e39a3b84983And here it is on Apple Audiobooks...https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/nanny-piggins-and-the-pursuit-of-justice-6/id1776870940 If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattFor information about live shows use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/To buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2

From ancient times to the present, cultures worldwide have celebrated the sun's return following the winter solstice. In this episode, I bring you the story of the midwinter celebrations of ancient Rome, from Saturnalia to Sol Invictus and beyond.Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet.Episode sourcesSupport the showEnchantedPodcast.netFacebook/enchantedpodcastInstagram/enchantedpodcastTumblr/enchantedpodcast

We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 2 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed: Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, and the gods Horus, Mithras, Dionysus, Krishna, Buddha, Attis, and Zoroaster For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

The Roman winter festival celebrating the harvest god, Saturn, laid the foundations for many of our Christmas traditions today- feasting, gift-giving and revelry. During Saturnalia, Emperors held elaborate games at the Colosseum while others gave gag gifts. Meanwhile, in the home, the societal hierarchy was flipped - slaves were served by their masters at the dinner table and out in the streets it was a carnival of music, dancing and debauchery.Dan is joined by Dr Frances Macintosh, The English Heritage Collections Curator for Hadrian's Wall in the North East and she takes Dan through a typical Saturnalia.This is episode 1 in our 'Origins of Christmas' series. Every Wednesday in December, Dan explores the history behind our Christmas traditions—from extravagant Tudor feasts and carolling to midwinter Solstice celebrations, the bawdy entertainment of the Georgians, and the family-focused customs of the Victorians.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and James Hickmann and edited by Max Carrey and Dougal Patmore.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. 

In this Episode, Shelby dives into the pagan roots of Christmas and shares where the symbols and celebrations we know of today originated. She discusses the history of Yule, the solstice, the Roman festival Saturnalia, and how early Christians seamlessly blended these ancient celebrations into their new belief. She discusses the shift from honoring the "sun" to honoring the Son, and how these ancient traditions are alive and well in our Christmas celebrations. ✨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com, a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are available.

December is packed with pagan holidays & there is truly so much magick this time of year! I talk about some of my favorite December festivals including Saturnalia, The Feast of St Lucy, the Solstice and Yule. I also give tips on what type of magick is helpful this time of year and spell ideas for December.  Shop the course bundle sale until Dec 6th! CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE COURSE BUNDLES Join me on Patreon & support the show! I am going to be sharing some spell recipes & ritual write ups throughout the month of December for some of the ideas I mentioned in this episode. I am also holding our Solstice ritual on December 18th at 7pm ET in the Coven tier for a night of festive magick.  Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelicacresci Follow me on Instagram @angelicascresci

Michelle Chats with Author and Pagan and Witchcraft leader Jason Mankey on his "Little Book of Yule," Yule Magick, the "Embers", liminal times, Saturnalia, the history behind winter celebrations and some of the magickal traditions he hold most dear in this time of the "darkening of the light" You can find Jason here: IG @panmankey FB https://www.facebook.com/jmankey https://www.threads.net/@the_silicon_valley_witch https://www.patreon.com/panmankey https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/ https://www.llewellyn.com/author.php?author_id=4751

All about the energies and magic of December plus a few December holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: turquoise, onyx, bloodstone, blue topaz  Animals: elk, horse, stag, reindeer  Flowers: Narcissis  Deities: Jupiter, Artemis, Rhiannon, Thor The sun is in Sagittarius until December 22. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign. Moon Phases December 1: new moon in Sagittarius December 8: second quarter moon in Pisces December 15: full moon in Gemini December 22: fourth quarter moon in Libra December 30: new moon in Capricorn December Ancient Holidays: Saturnalia (December 17-23) - a major Roman festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture and time. Brumalia (December 24 - December 25) - a Roman festival celebrating the winter solstice, overlapping with Saturnalia. The festival honored Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry, and involved feasting and drinking. It was a celebration of the lengthening days and the return of the sun. Sol Invictus (December 25) - Sol Invictus, or the "Unconquered Sun," was a festival dedicated to the sun god Sol. Celebrated on December 25th, this festival marked the rebirth of the sun as the days began to lengthen. It was a significant holiday in the Roman Empire and is thought to have influenced the choice of December 25th for Christmas. Kalikai (December 15 - January 15) - Kalikai was an ancient festival celebrated in the Middle East, including parts of Mesopotamia and Anatolia. The festival was associated with the rebirth of the sun and the end of the darkest period of the year. It involved celebrations, feasting, and offerings to gods and deities associated with the sun and fertility. Feast of the Nativity of Mithras (December 25) - Mithras was a deity from the Persian tradition who was adopted into Roman religion. His birthday was celebrated on December 25. The festival of Mithras celebrated the birth of the god of light and truth. It was part of a broader Mithraic tradition that was influential in the Roman Empire and shared themes with other December festivals. Wild Hunt (December) - In Norse mythology, the Wild Hunt was associated with the Yule season and was believed to be a ghostly procession led by a god or spirit. December Modern Holidays: Yule (December 21) - Yule, or the Winter Solstice, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is a celebration of the rebirth of the sun and the gradual return of longer daylight hours. Dongzhi Festival (December 21 or 22) - The Dongzhi Festival, or Winter Solstice Festival, is celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Christmas (December 25) - Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed by Christians and also celebrated by many non-Christians. Hanukkah (Dates Vary) - December 25 - Jan 2 this year - Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that typically falls in December, though its exact dates vary each year according to the Hebrew calendar. Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1) - Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage, founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Omisoka (December 31) - the Japanese New Year's Eve celebration, marking the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one.  New Year's Eve (December 31) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

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All about the energies and magic of November plus a few November holidays to highlight. Correspondences: Crystals: citrine, cat's eye, topaz Animals: snake, eel, goose, raccoon  Flower: chrysanthemum  Deities: Pluto, Anubis, Kali, Inanna The sun is in Scorpio until November 22. Scorpio is a fixed water sign. Moon Phases November 1: new moon in Scorpio November 9: second quarter moon in Aquarius November 15: full moon in Taurus November 22: fourth quarter moon in Virgo November Ancient Holidays: The Festival of Ceres (November 1): held in early November, was dedicated to Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. The Roman Festival of Compitalia: a festival held in November dedicated to the Lares, the spirits of the ancestors and guardians of the home and fields.The Festival of the Dead (Nebra): celebrated by the Gauls and other Celtic tribes in late October or early November, dedicated to honoring deceased ancestors and included rituals and feasts to ensure the protection and favor of the spirits of the dead. The Feast of Neptunalia (Early November): a festival dedicated to Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and water. It was celebrated in early November. The Festival of Saturnalia: a major Roman festival held in mid-November to honor Saturn, the god of agriculture and time. Although Saturnalia was primarily celebrated in December, its influence and some of its preparations began in November. The festival involved feasting, gift-giving, and role reversals, reflecting themes of liberation and abundance. Modern Holidays: All Saints' Day (November 1): a Christian holiday dedicated to honoring all saints, known and unknown. It follows All Hallows' Eve (Halloween) and is observed by many Christian denominations. All Souls' Day (November 2): a day set aside to honor and pray for the souls of deceased loved ones who are believed to be in purgatory. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1-2): a Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones and celebrates their lives. It overlaps with All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Veterans Day (November 11): a U.S. holiday that honors military veterans who have served in the armed forces. Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November): a major American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, focusing on giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

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