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Is Christmas a Midwinter Pagan Festival (Yule)?
#christmas #yuletideseason #yule
Does Christmas originate from a Pagan Midwinter festival? This exploration has been a fascinating journey, and I can't wait for you to join me in it!
In this video, I delve into:
- The historical transformation from Pagan Midwinter celebrations, like the Roman Saturnalia and Norse Yule, to the Christian Nativity.
- The role of the Winter Solstice in these ancient cultures.
- The intriguing choice of December 25th, a date deeply connected with Pagan solstice festivities, as the birthdate of Christ.
🔮 Spoiler alert: It's not as straightforward as you might think! While there are undeniable connections between Christmas and pre-Christian Pagan festivals, the evolution of this beloved holiday is complex and multifaceted. The integration of Pagan elements, including aspects of Yule, into Christmas reveals a rich tapestry of influences that extend beyond a simple one-to-one transition from Paganism to Christianity.
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Hutton, R. 2001. The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain. Oxford University Press.
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00:00 Introduction Christmas or Yule origins
00:58 Support Angela’s Symposium
01:52 Collaboration with Let’s Talk Religion
02:19 The historical links between Xmas and Midwinter Festivals
05:31 When was the Roman winter solstice exactly?
06:44 The Saturnalia in Rome / Sol Invictus
07:18 Saturnalia replaced by Nativity Celebrations
08:15 Council of Tours Nativity to Epiphany a festival cycle
08:35 12 Days of Christmas established
09:52 British & Irish Paganism show no solar deities
10:41 Ireland has a 12 Day Xmas celebration
13:31 First use of the term Cristes Maessan or Christmas
13:57 The term Yule is introduced to Britain
14:53 Scandinavian Winter Celebrations
16:48 The Endurance of European Winter Festivals
18:13 Welsh Annual Midwinter Feasts
18:45 Evidence of the marking of pre-Christian Solstice and New Year
19:41 Happy Mid-Winter Festival
19:53 Support Angela’s Symposium
⚠️ Copyright of Dr Angela Puca, in all of its parts ⚠️
Music by Erose MusicBand. Check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRibH2NCu-8
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#christmas #yuletideseason #yule
Does Christmas originate from a Pagan Midwinter festival? This exploration has been a fascinating journey, and I can't wait for you to join me in it!
In this video, I delve into:
- The historical transformation from Pagan Midwinter celebrations, like the Roman Saturnalia and Norse Yule, to the Christian Nativity.
- The role of the Winter Solstice in these ancient cultures.
- The intriguing choice of December 25th, a date deeply connected with Pagan solstice festivities, as the birthdate of Christ.
🔮 Spoiler alert: It's not as straightforward as you might think! While there are undeniable connections between Christmas and pre-Christian Pagan festivals, the evolution of this beloved holiday is complex and multifaceted. The integration of Pagan elements, including aspects of Yule, into Christmas reveals a rich tapestry of influences that extend beyond a simple one-to-one transition from Paganism to Christianity.
CONNECT & SUPPORT💖
WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER 💌 https://www.drangelapuca.com/#newsletter
BOOK A TUTORING OR A LECTURE 📖https://drangelapuca.com/services
BECOME MY PATRON! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/angelapuca
SUPPORT ME ON KO-FI ☕️https://ko-fi.com/drangelapuca
ONE-OFF DONATIONS 💰 https://paypal.me/angelasymposium
JOIN MEMBERSHIPS 👥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSbip_LX2AxbGeAQfLp-Ig/join
- MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@drangelapuca/featured
MY MERCH 👕 https://drangelapuca.creator-spring.com/
FOLLOW ME👣
- YouTube (@drangelapuca)🌟
- Instagram (@drangelapuca) 📸
- TikTok (@drangelapuca) 🎵
- Twitter (@angelapuca11) 🐦
- Facebook (Dr Angela Puca) 👥
REFERENCES 📚
Hutton, R. 2001. The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain. Oxford University Press.
MY SET-UP 🛠️
- Canon 90D camera 📸 https://amzn.to/3yQclh0
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 📷 https://amzn.to/3JjU1BS
- Teleprompter 🗒️ https://amzn.to/3linWCB
- Shure SM7B Microphone 🎙️ https://amzn.to/3Jm5IYK
- Microphone stand 🎤 https://amzn.to/3FueJOn
- Lights 💡 https://amzn.to/3Zdk8k1
- DJI Wireless microphones 📡 https://amzn.to/3NWAVVQ
00:00 Introduction Christmas or Yule origins
00:58 Support Angela’s Symposium
01:52 Collaboration with Let’s Talk Religion
02:19 The historical links between Xmas and Midwinter Festivals
05:31 When was the Roman winter solstice exactly?
06:44 The Saturnalia in Rome / Sol Invictus
07:18 Saturnalia replaced by Nativity Celebrations
08:15 Council of Tours Nativity to Epiphany a festival cycle
08:35 12 Days of Christmas established
09:52 British & Irish Paganism show no solar deities
10:41 Ireland has a 12 Day Xmas celebration
13:31 First use of the term Cristes Maessan or Christmas
13:57 The term Yule is introduced to Britain
14:53 Scandinavian Winter Celebrations
16:48 The Endurance of European Winter Festivals
18:13 Welsh Annual Midwinter Feasts
18:45 Evidence of the marking of pre-Christian Solstice and New Year
19:41 Happy Mid-Winter Festival
19:53 Support Angela’s Symposium
⚠️ Copyright of Dr Angela Puca, in all of its parts ⚠️
Music by Erose MusicBand. Check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRibH2NCu-8
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