In this year's annual holiday special, I examine the roots of the Christmas tree custom to determine its origins and whether it is indeed a pagan survival, as many claim.

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Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "The Coil Winds," "Basketliner," "Shine and Wither," "Felted Rows," "A Catalog of Seasons," "Cover Letter," "Illa Villardo," and "Evidence Room."

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