<p>This week we're talking about the history of Christmas. How pagan solstice celebrations and the bacchanalia of Saturnalia became Christ's Mass and the celebration of Jesus's Birthday.</p>

This week we're talking about the history of Christmas. How pagan solstice celebrations and the bacchanalia of Saturnalia became Christ's Mass and the celebration of Jesus's Birthday.

Ho Ho Ho! A Christmas Story Part 1 - The History of Xmas, from Solstice, Yule and Saturnalia to Jolly Old St. Nick

A live-streamed history/educational/comedy show with Ariel and Alex, the cofounders of Secret Loft, a performing arts venue in NYC. Ariel is a professional aerialist, Alex is a software engineer with a PhD in Electrical Engineering. Every week we cover a new topic, giving you memorable, funny anecdotes that you can use to charm your friends and family.

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Ho Ho Ho! A Christmas Story Part 1 - The History of Xmas, from Solstice, Yule and Saturnalia to Jolly Old St. Nick

Ho Ho Ho! A Christmas Story Part 1 - The History of Xmas, from Solstice, Yule and Saturnalia to Jolly Old St. Nick